Phacoemulsification system utilizing graphical user interfaces for adjusting pulse parameters
First Claim
1. An apparatus comprising:
- a handpiece including a needle and a vibrating unit for ultrasonically vibrating the needle according to a variable parameter;
a control unit operably coupled to the handpiece for adjusting the parameter;
a monitor operably connected to the control unit for displaying a graphical user interface (GUI), the GUI including an adjustable control element and an indication element, the indication element for indicating the value of the parameter; and
an interface device operably connected to the control unit for enabling a user to adjust the control element;
the control unit being configured to change the value of the parameter at least in response to adjustments of the control element by the user.
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Abstract
A phacoemulsification system with enhanced user utility and tactile operability includes a control unit and a handpiece with a needle and a vibrating unit that is configured to ultrasonically vibrate the needle. The handpiece includes a needle and a vibrating unit for ultrasonically vibrating the needle according to a variable parameter, such as frequency, shape, size, duty cycle, and so on. The control unit is configured to adjust the value of the parameter. A monitor is operably connected to the control unit for displaying a graphical user interface (GUI). The GUI includes an adjustable control element, such as a slider bar, radio buttons, or handles, and an indication element that indicates the value of the parameter, either numerically or graphically. An interface device, such as a touchscreen, a mouse, or a keyboard, is operably connected to the control unit for enabling a user to adjust the control element. The control unit is configured to change the value of the parameter at least in response to adjustments of the control element by the user.
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37 Claims
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a handpiece including a needle and a vibrating unit for ultrasonically vibrating the needle according to a variable parameter;
a control unit operably coupled to the handpiece for adjusting the parameter;
a monitor operably connected to the control unit for displaying a graphical user interface (GUI), the GUI including an adjustable control element and an indication element, the indication element for indicating the value of the parameter; and
an interface device operably connected to the control unit for enabling a user to adjust the control element;
the control unit being configured to change the value of the parameter at least in response to adjustments of the control element by the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for operating a phacoemulsification system, the method comprising:
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providing a phacoemulsification system including;
a handpiece including a needle and a vibrating unit for ultrasonically vibrating the needle according to a variable parameter;
a control unit operably coupled to the handpiece for adjusting the parameter;
a monitor operably connected to the control unit for displaying a graphical user interface (GUI), the GUI including an adjustable control element and an indication element, the indication element for indicating the value of the parameter; and
an interface device operably connected to the control unit for enabling a user to adjust the control element;
the control unit being configured to change the value of the parameter at least in response to adjustments of the control element by the user;
placing the handpiece in an operative relationship with an eye;
causing the control unit to provide the control signal to the handpiece; and
manipulating the control element of the GUI manually to change the value of the parameter. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A phacoemulsification system including an handpiece with a needle and vibrating unit for ultrasonically vibrating the needle according to a variable parameter, the system comprising:
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a control unit operably coupled to the handpiece for adjusting the parameter;
a monitor operably connected to the control unit for displaying a graphical user interface (GUI), the GUI including an adjustable control element and an indication element, the indication element for indicating the value of the parameter; and
an interface device operably connected to the control unit for enabling a user to adjust the control element;
the control unit being configured to change the value of the parameter at least in response to adjustments of the control element by the user. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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