Diagnostic imaging device having protective facade and method of cleaning and disinfecting same
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A61B-008/00
A61B-008/08
A61B-005/055
A61B-006/00
출원번호
US-0895346
(2007-08-24)
등록번호
US-9414804
(2016-08-16)
발명자
/ 주소
Stonefield, Andrew David
Lanping, Liu
Roncaglioni, Aurelie
출원인 / 주소
General Electric Company
대리인 / 주소
Small, Dean D.
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2인용 특허 :
8
초록▼
A diagnostic imaging device is provided that includes a display panel, a set of switches including at least one of a proximity switch and a capacitive switch, and a one-piece non-flexible facade covering the display panel and the set of switches. The facade is transparent over at least a portion of
A diagnostic imaging device is provided that includes a display panel, a set of switches including at least one of a proximity switch and a capacitive switch, and a one-piece non-flexible facade covering the display panel and the set of switches. The facade is transparent over at least a portion of the display panel and configured such that the set of switches are operable by a user. A method for cleaning the imaging system includes operating the diagnostic imaging device, including the set of switches, by touching the one-piece non-flexible facade with human fingers or a stylus over selected switches, and, after said operating the diagnostic imaging device, disinfecting the diagnostic imaging device by cleaning the one-piece non-flexible facade with quaternary ammonium or isopropyl alcohol, or both.
대표청구항▼
1. A diagnostic medical imaging device comprising: a display screen mounted in an enclosure and configured for displaying medical images;a user interface mounted in the enclosure adjacent the display screen and including at least one user input that is operable without moving parts; andthe enclosure
1. A diagnostic medical imaging device comprising: a display screen mounted in an enclosure and configured for displaying medical images;a user interface mounted in the enclosure adjacent the display screen and including at least one user input that is operable without moving parts; andthe enclosure including a one-piece non-flexible facade covering the display screen and the user input, wherein the facade is transparent over at least a portion of the display screen and configured such that the at least one user input is operable by a user;wherein the enclosure is generally box or tablet shaped, the display screen is generally rectangular and mounted on a front surface of the enclosure, and the user interface is adjacent to at least one edge of the display screen and in the enclosure separate from the display screen. 2. The diagnostic medical imaging device of claim 1, wherein the at least one user input is configured to be operated using at least one of a human finger and a stylus. 3. The diagnostic imaging device of claim 2, wherein the at least one user input includes at least one of a proximity switch and a capacitive switch. 4. The diagnostic imaging device of claim 1, wherein the user interface extends along at least two edges of the rectangular display screen. 5. The diagnostic imaging device of claim 1, wherein the generally box or tablet shaped enclosure includes four side edges, the one-piece facade extending over the display screen, the user interface and at least a portion of one of the side edges. 6. The diagnostic imaging device of claim 1, wherein the imaging device is a diagnostic ultrasound imaging system. 7. The diagnostic imaging device of claim 6, wherein the ultrasound system is a portable ultrasound system weighing between about 3 ounces and about 10 lbs. 8. The diagnostic imaging device of claim 1, wherein the at least one user input includes one or more of a soft key, a view position button, a mode button, and a control or operation key. 9. The diagnostic imaging device of claim 8, wherein the at least one user input includes at least one soft key that is assigned different functions on the display screen depending upon at least one of a selected examination mode and a stage of examination. 10. The diagnostic imaging device of claim 9, wherein the different functions include one or more of freeze, store, gain, depth, print, color, patient, measure, comment, Doppler, play, pause, archive, brightness, steer and auto-optimize. 11. The diagnostic imaging device of claim 8, wherein the at least one user input includes at least one mode key configured to control at least one of the display of medical images on the display screen and a change of modes. 12. The diagnostic imaging device of claim 11, wherein the at least one mode key is configured to control at least one of zoom and rotate of a displayed medical image. 13. The diagnostic imaging device of claim 11, wherein the at least one mode key is configured to switch between an examination mode and a viewing mode. 14. The diagnostic imaging device of claim 1, wherein the display screen is a touch screen. 15. The diagnostic imaging device of claim 14, further including a stylus for interacting with at least one of the touch screen and the user input. 16. The diagnostic imaging device of claim 1, wherein the transparent facade has no joints or openings on at least the portion covering the display screen and the user interface to provide increased cleanability and durability for the enclosure. 17. The diagnostic imaging of claim 1, wherein the one-piece facade is thinner over at least one of the display screen and the user interface and thicker over other covered areas. 18. The diagnostic imaging device of claim 1, wherein the transparent facade is a clear polycarbonate plastic. 19. The diagnostic imaging device of claim 1, wherein the one-piece facade comprises one of LEXAN® and CYCOLOY®. 20. A diagnostic medical imaging device comprising: a display screen mounted in an enclosure and configured for displaying medical images, wherein the display screen is a touch screen;a user interface mounted in the enclosure adjacent the display screen and including at least one user input that is operable without moving parts;the enclosure including a one-piece non-flexible facade covering the display screen and the user input, wherein the facade is transparent over at least a portion of the display screen and configured such that the at least one user input is operable by a user; anda stylus for interacting with at least one of the touch screen and the user input;wherein the stylus uses an electromagnetic radio frequency signal to interact with at least one of the touch screen and the user input through the transparent facade without any movement of the touch screen or the user input. 21. An ultrasound imaging device comprising: a display screen mounted in an enclosure and configured for displaying ultrasound images, the enclosure configured to be coupled to an ultrasound probe;a user interface mounted in the enclosure adjacent the display screen and including at least one user input that is operable without moving parts; andthe enclosure including a one-piece non-flexible facade covering the display screen and the user input, wherein the facade is transparent over at least a portion of the display screen and configured such that the at least one user input is operable by a user;wherein the enclosure is generally box or tablet shaped, the display screen is generally rectangular and mounted on a front surface of the enclosure, and the user interface is adjacent to at least one edge of the display screen and in the enclosure separate from the display screen. 22. The ultrasound imaging device of claim 21, wherein the at least one user input is configured to be operated using at least one of a human finger and a stylus. 23. The ultrasound imaging device of claim 22, wherein the at least one user input includes at least one of a proximity switch and a capacitive switch. 24. The ultrasound imaging device of claim 21, wherein the user interface extends along at least two edges of the rectangular display screen. 25. The ultrasound imaging device of claim 21, wherein the generally box or tablet shaped enclosure includes four side edges, the one-piece facade extending over the display screen, the user interface and at least a portion of one of the side edges. 26. The ultrasound imaging device of claim 21, wherein the device is a portable system weighing between about 3 ounces and about 10 lbs. 27. The ultrasound imaging device of claim 21, wherein the at least one user input includes one or more of a soft key, a view position button, a mode button, and a control or operation key. 28. The ultrasound imaging device of claim 27, wherein the at least one user input includes at least one soft key that is assigned different functions on the display screen depending upon at least one of a selected examination mode and a stage of examination. 29. The ultrasound imaging device of claim 27, wherein the at least one user input includes at least one mode key configured to control at least one of the display of medical images on the display screen and a change of modes. 30. The ultrasound imaging device of claim 21, wherein the display screen is a touch screen. 31. The ultrasound imaging device of claim 30, further including a stylus for interacting with at least one of the touch screen and the user input, wherein the stylus uses an electromagnetic radio frequency signal to interact with at least one of the touch screen and the user input through the transparent facade without any movement of the touch screen or the user input. 32. The ultrasound imaging device of claim 21, wherein the transparent facade has no joints or openings on at least the portion covering the display screen and the user interface to provide increased cleanability and durability for the enclosure. 33. The ultrasound imaging device of claim 21, wherein the transparent facade is configured to provide a nearly impervious barrier to fluids, scratch resistance, and chemically resistance to cleaning agents commonly used on a medical device.
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