GE Precision Healthcare LLC (20240215935). System and Method for Notification of Imaging Mode of X-Ray Imaging System simplified abstract
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System and Method for Notification of Imaging Mode of X-Ray Imaging System
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Michelle Branson of Harmony PA (US)
Beth Heckel of Waukesha WI (US)
Adam Pluim of Brookfield WI (US)
System and Method for Notification of Imaging Mode of X-Ray Imaging System - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240215935 titled 'System and Method for Notification of Imaging Mode of X-Ray Imaging System
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a system and method for indicating the mode of operation of an x-ray imaging system, with visual and audio indicators distinguishing between fixed mode and automatic optimization mode.
Key Features and Innovation:
- System for indicating the operational mode of an x-ray imaging system
- Visual and audio indicators to differentiate between fixed mode and automatic optimization mode
- Control processing unit activates indicators during system operation to provide real-time mode indication
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in medical facilities, diagnostic imaging centers, and research institutions where x-ray imaging systems are utilized.
Problems Solved:
- Uncertainty regarding the current mode of operation of an x-ray imaging system
- Lack of clear indication for users to distinguish between fixed mode and automatic optimization mode
Benefits:
- Enhanced user experience with clear indication of operational mode
- Improved efficiency in utilizing the x-ray imaging system
- Reduced risk of errors due to mode confusion
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include medical equipment manufacturers, healthcare facilities, and imaging technology providers looking to enhance the usability and safety of x-ray imaging systems.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research papers on indicator systems for medical devices or imaging equipment.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in indicator systems for medical devices and imaging equipment to explore new features and improvements in operational mode indication.
Questions about x: 1. How does this technology improve the user experience in operating x-ray imaging systems? 2. What are the potential safety implications of having clear mode indication in medical imaging equipment?
Original Abstract Submitted
according to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment of the disclosure, a system and method for providing an indication of the mode of operation of an x-ray imaging system operable in a fixed mode or an automatic optimization of parameter (aop) mode, and an operational mode indication system including at least one of a visual indicator and an audio indicator. the selection of an operational mode for the x-ray system enables a control processing unit to activate the operational mode indication system in a first manner and in a second manner at least during the operation of the radiation source and the detector to provide an indication of a current mode of operation of the imaging system, wherein the first manner is readily discernable from the second manner.
