Operator interface for a medical diagnostic imaging device
US6638223B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/7475
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for providing operator control over a medical diagnostic device includes the steps of assigning each device function in a preselected device function set that implements a preselected medical diagnostic device to at least one function activation area on an image display. Subsequently, the method monitors a touchscreen for a touch, and determines a selected activation area based on the touch and the function activation area. Once the selected activation area is determined, the method performs a device function associated with the selected activation area.
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