18518215. Controlling an Object Transport Unit of an Examination System by Means of a Touch-Sensitive Screen simplified abstract (Siemens Healthcare GmbH)
Contents
- 1 Controlling an Object Transport Unit of an Examination System by Means of a Touch-Sensitive Screen
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Controlling an Object Transport Unit of an Examination System by Means of a Touch-Sensitive Screen - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
Controlling an Object Transport Unit of an Examination System by Means of a Touch-Sensitive Screen
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sven Helmecke of Nürnberg (DE)
Bernd Kalnischkies of Erlangen (DE)
Controlling an Object Transport Unit of an Examination System by Means of a Touch-Sensitive Screen - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18518215 titled 'Controlling an Object Transport Unit of an Examination System by Means of a Touch-Sensitive Screen
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an examination system with a touch-sensitive screen for controlling functions and visualizing the state of the examination unit, such as a magnetic resonance tomography (MRT) system. The touch-sensitive screen has a virtual operating element that can be moved, deflected, or targeted to adjust the position of the object transport unit in the examination region.
- Object transport unit for transporting objects to be examined
- Touch-sensitive screen for controlling functions and visualizing the state of the examination unit
- Virtual operating element on the touch-sensitive screen for adjusting the position of the object transport unit
- Movement of the object transport unit based on the position of the virtual operating element
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in medical imaging systems like magnetic resonance tomography (MRT) for precise positioning of objects to be examined.
Problems Solved
1. Precise positioning of objects in the examination region 2. Efficient control and visualization of the examination unit's state
Benefits
1. Improved accuracy in object positioning 2. Enhanced user interface for controlling the examination system
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing medical imaging processes in hospitals and diagnostic centers for better patient care.
Possible Prior Art
Similar touch-sensitive screens and virtual operating elements have been used in various industries for controlling and monitoring systems, but the specific application in an examination system like an MRT may be novel.
Unanswered Questions
How does the touch-sensitive screen interact with the object transport unit?
The exact mechanism of communication between the touch-sensitive screen and the object transport unit is not detailed in the abstract.
What specific functions can be controlled using the touch-sensitive screen?
The abstract mentions controlling functions, but the specific functions that can be controlled are not specified.
Original Abstract Submitted
An examination system is provided having an object transport unit for transporting an object to be examined into an examination region. A touch-sensitive screen is used that is configured to control a function and/or for visualizing a state of the examination unit, which may comprise a magnetic resonance tomography (MRT) system. The touch-sensitive screen has a virtual operating element, which is able to be brought into a movement, a deflection, or a target position. Dependent thereon, the object transport unit is moved toward or away from the examination region.
