Powerhead control in a power injection system
First Claim
1. A contrast media injector system comprising:
- a display for a user interface for an operator of the contrast media injector system;
an ambient light sensor configured to detect an ambient light level; and
a control circuit coupled with the ambient light sensor and configured to control a brightness level for the display based on the ambient light level.
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Abstract
A dual head contrast media injection system performs a patency check or test injection, determining flow rate and/or flow volume from the programmed protocol. The tubing that connects syringes to a patient shares only a short common section near to the patient. Appropriate injection steps are taken to compensate for tubing elasticity. A wireless remote control and a touch screen control are provided, improving functionality and information delivery. The display brightness is controlled based on the ambient light, and the display panel includes a double swivel permitting re-orientation. The orientation of the display may also be controlled based on, e.g., the current step, the tilt angle of the powerhead, or a manual control. Furthermore, the display is customizable to identify the type of fluid (contrast, saline, etc.) on either side of the injector, to provide matched color coding, and to provide a folder/tab analogy for retrieving injection protocol parameters.
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1. A contrast media injector system comprising:
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a display for a user interface for an operator of the contrast media injector system;
an ambient light sensor configured to detect an ambient light level; and
a control circuit coupled with the ambient light sensor and configured to control a brightness level for the display based on the ambient light level. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for controlling the display of a contrast media injector system, comprising the steps of:
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detecting an ambient light level within an environment in which the injector system is operating;
determining a brightness level for at least one display element of a user interface display in the injector system based on the ambient light level; and
controlling the at least one display element based on the brightness level using a control circuit within the contrast media injector system. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A contrast media injector system comprising:
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a powerhead configured to control delivery of a fluid via a fluid container, comprising a fluid container mounting and a motorized drive for performing a fluid injection with said fluid container; and
a touch screen display incorporated into said powerhead and configured to provide an interactive user interface for controlling substantially all aspects of the contrast media injector system. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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a powerhead configured to control delivery of a fluid via a syringe, comprising a syringe drive for driving a syringe for injection of fluid;
a display on said powerhead configured to provide an interactive user interface; and
a mount connecting said powerhead and display screen, said mount permitting said display to be positioned flush with a surface of said powerhead and permitting said display to be moved to a position extending from the surface of the injector. - View Dependent Claims (59, 60, 61)
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