FI124482B - Procedure for operating the operating table with a control pedal - Google Patents

Description

METHOD FOR CONTROL OF CUTTING TABLE WITH FOOT GUIDE

Engineering

The application generally relates to a method for controlling the operating table with a foot control.

5 Background

The operating tables are used in operating rooms to place patients so that, with each patient and medical operation, the operating table can be used to place the patient firmly in the position where the operation is best performed. Conventionally, the cutting tables have been set to the desired 10 inches by means of the operating buttons on the control panels permanently mounted on them and by remote controls with operating buttons.

Foot controls with one or more pedals are also used to adjust the operating tables, each pedal having a predefined function for the operating table, such as lowering or raising the operating table. The control commands given by the user via the pedal are transmitted by cable connection to the clipboard.

One example of a foot control for a clipboard is the three-button and two-pedal Stryker Corporation footswitch 'iSWITCH ™' that communicates wirelessly with devices controlled via Wireless USB 20 (WUSB) and a dedicated console.

Another example of a foot control is the foot controls manufactured by Steute, where the user gives control commands on his foot via the pedal. The foot controllers can be C \ l connected to the clipboard via a data cable or wireless to transmit control commands to the clipboard, o £ 25 Known foot controllers have had a problem with their clumsy applicability

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for versatile control of the operating table and its associated lights and cameras, as the function of each pedal had to be defined

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it is not possible to change the control function pre-defined in the manufacturing stage and on the pedal ™ in daily operating room operation without a computer.

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Summary

It is an object of the invention to further simplify and simplify the control of the operating table in the operating room of the hospital and to diversify the use of the foot controller to control the operation of the foot controller directly via the foot controller interface without the need for additional computer and

One object of the invention is achieved by the method of claim 1, the foot controller of claim 8, the computer program of claim 9 and the system of claim 10.

In a method according to one embodiment, the operating table is controlled by a foot controller comprising at least one foot-operated foot switch, and the method transmits a user-provided control command received from the foot control to the operating table to control its function according to the control command. In the method, the foot controller further comprises at least one touch screen through which an adjustable clipboard function is indicated.

The term "operating table" refers, for example, to an adjustable platform used in healthcare where the operating patient is placed in an advantageous position for medical operation, such as examining and / or performing the patient, through table adjustments.

The term "" touch screen "refers, for example, to an electronic visual display capable of detecting touch and its position on the screen, and transmitting information about the touch. For example, the touch screen may be a capacitive or resistive touch screen.

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? The term "foot switch" refers, for example, to a rocker switch for controlling the foot, which can be depressed in two opposite directions 1, and after being pressed, the rocker switch returns to the equilibrium position, for example, by means of a spring. Alternatively, a footswitch can mean, for example, two g push buttons (adjusting pedals), each of which can only be adjusted in one of the 30 directions and return to its original position when the foot is no longer pressed.

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The term "cable connection" refers, for example, to Universal Serial Bus (USB), Ethernet, or any other connection that transmits signals through a cable, wire, fiber, or other solid medium used, for example, in a clipboard and / or its lights and / or communication between the foot controller for controlling imaging cameras and the controlled device.

The term "wireless connection" refers to, for example, the use of radio frequency (RF), infrared (IR) and / or ultrasound technology (US) between a foot controller for controlling a clipboard and / or its lights and / or imaging cameras and a controllable device. communication. The wireless connection can be, for example, a short-range connection such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, WUSB or some other wireless connection.

In one embodiment, the foot controller for controlling the clipboard has at least one touch screen, at least one foot control for foot control, at least one processor, and at least one memory comprising a computer program. At least one memory and a computer program are adapted together with at least one processor to cause the foot controller to at least send the user control command received from the footswitch to the clipboard to control its function according to the control command and to indicate the adjustable clipboard function via at least one touch screen.

In a computer program according to one embodiment for controlling the operating table with a foot controller, the foot controller comprising at least one touch screen, at least one foot control for at least one foot, at least one processor and at least one memory of a computer program. A computer program that runs on at least one processor,

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v comprises at least a transmission code adapted to transmit a user-provided control command received from the footswitch o to the clipboard to control its function g in accordance with the control command, and an assignment code adapted o.

30 to indicate the adjustable clipboard function via at least one touch screen.

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In one embodiment, the clipboard control system comprises, in addition to the clipboard, a foot controller for controlling the clipboard having at least one touch screen, at least one foot switch for controlling the foot, at least one processor and at least one memory comprising a computer program. The at least one memory and computer program are adapted together with at least one processor to cause the foot controller to at least send the user control command received from the footswitch to the clipboard to control its function according to the control command and to assign the adjustable clipboard function via at least one touch screen.

Other embodiments are set forth in the dependent claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES In the detailed description of the figures, exemplary embodiments will be described in greater detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. and Figure 3 illustrates a system for controlling the operating table and the associated lighting / camera unit.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figure 1 illustrates a method for controlling the operating room 100 operating desk with a foot controller having at least one foot-operated foot switch capable of providing the operating board with command commands to adjust it and at least one touch screen for receiving user-provided commands and / or information. the presentation. The movable foot-mounted foot controller is capable of communicating over wireless and / or cable communication with any of the following wireless and / or cable communication devices: the operating table,

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its luminaire / camera unit, any operating aid for the operating table, and any other equipment belonging to the operating room. Alternatively, the foot controller may be integrated throughout

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™ 30 or part of the structure of the operating table or other device, o

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In the initial step 102, the foot controller is actuated from a power switch intended to start it, which may be in the foot controller or other device, and a cutting board from a power switch located on its own control panel. During boot-up initialization routines, the foot controller may update its software, install new programs, and / or remove old unnecessary updates and / or programs to maintain its memory capacity.

5 If necessary, the movable wireless foot controller and the operating table must be paired with each other to control the specific operating table with the foot controller. If the movable foot controller and the operating table communicate via a cable connection, the foot controller is intended only to control a specific operating table, or the foot controller is integrated into the operating table, they do not need to be paired.

Pairing is made possible by moving the foot controller close to the operating table if the foot controller is out of range of a wireless connection, after which pairing is performed according to pairing routines, such as via an RF connection. After pairing, the foot controller can control only the 15 operating tables, its lamp or its camera, and the pair will remain in effect, regardless of power off, until a new pairing with another operating table.

In step 108, the user may, if desired, program the foot control via the touch screen, for example, by a single press of the foot switch, adjusting the cutting table to a particular predetermined position of the user based on one or more successive adjustments.

If the user wishes to program the clipboard to be adjusted to a particular position with a single press of the footswitch, in step 110, the foot controller 25 receives one or more programming commands provided by the user via a touch screen to form an adjustable function.

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° In step 120, the programmed £ function formed by one or more adjustment movements is stored in the foot controller memory, from which it is easily selectable by the user among other functions.

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cv 30 After saving the operations, or if the user has not set up their own ° pre-set adjustment functions, in step 130 the foot controller touch screen again shows the options for adjusting the clipboard and / or its lighting / camera unit. These include, for example, besides basic control functions, pre-programmed functions in the foot controller, which include a plurality of predefined controls, and user-programmed functions. The operating table can be adjusted by the user, for example, with its footrest, table-top position, backrest, Trendelenburg, height and side tilt.

Step 140 receives a user-adjustable function, such as adjusting the footboard up or down, pointing at the touch screen, and step 150 provides a touch screen guide for adjusting the selected function, i.e., adjusting instructions that instruct the user to adjust the foot control to .

The foot switch may comprise, for example, a single foot-operated rocker switch for adjusting up and down or left and right adjusting directions, or a combination of two push switches each having its own adjusting pedal. For example, in the case of a single rocker switch, the foot-15 portion is adjusted when the foot is resting on the rocker switch, the user pressing the foot, for example, with a pad, the rocker switch (forward) in accordance with a touch screen adjustment instruction, e.g. This will raise the foot as the rocker switch is pushed forward. The adjustment stops only when the rocker switch is no longer pressed by the user. Similarly, an adjustment to downwardly press-20 takes place in accordance with the downward-facing arrow indication of the rocker switch, for example, shoe heel (backward), wherein the foot part calculates the user presses the foot switch on itself. If the foot switch is implemented with two adjusting pedals, the foot portion is lifted up by pressing one of the adjusting pedals and the downward turn is effected by pressing the other adjusting pedal.

^ 25 In step 160, the foot controller receives a control command provided by the user via the footswitch ™ and, in step 170, sends the control command received from the footswitch wirelessly or by cable connection to the clipboard to control its function. The cutting table will naturally adjust according to the control command it receives.

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ίϊ 30 In step 180, the foot controller displays the effect o of the function on the touch screen on the touch screen. The representation may comprise, for example, presenting a new adjustment value of the controlled function, i.e., the foot, in at least one of the following forms: verbal, numeric and graphical.

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If you want to continue adjusting the footboard in step 184, the user can continue using the foot switch to adjust the foot and the method returns to step 160. If the user no longer wants to adjust the footboard, but would like to adjust another function on the clipboard, e.g. 186, returning to step 130 from the functions shown to select the backrest or lighting / camera unit adjustment.

If the user wishes to adjust the lighting and / or camera settings, he / she selects via a touch screen a lighting / camera unit comprising at least one of the 10 desktops that can have an integrated camera. Through the touch screen, it is possible to turn on the lighting / camera unit and adjust, for example, the brightness of the lamp, the size of the light beam, the magnification of the camera, the focus of the camera and the shutter. Naturally, the lamp and the camera can be on at the same time or only one of them can be on. The lighting / camera unit may further comprise at least one monitor for the operating table.

If the user no longer wants to adjust any function in step 186, method 100 terminates in step 188. Figure 2a illustrates the functional units of the foot controller 20 for controlling the operating room operating table and / or its lighting / camera unit.

The foot controller 200 includes at least one processor 210 for executing, for example, user-defined or application-defined commands and processing data. The foot controller 200 naturally has at least one memory 220 for storing and storing data, such as instructions. Additionally, the foot controller 200 of my foot 25 includes at least one resistive or capacitive touch screen 230, at least one foot control 240 for foot control, comprising:

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7, for example, one rocker switch or two adjusting pedals, and the power button 242 shown in Figure 2b. Power source 250 may be a rechargeable or replaceable battery, or g foot controller 200 has a switching interface (not shown) to connect 30 external or external power cables. In addition, the foot controller 200 may include at least one interface interface 260, for example a connector for a USB cable for software updates and / or a possible battery charging device, and a communication unit 270 comprising an RF and / or IR transceiver the foot controller 200 transmits and receives 35 information.

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The memory 220 further comprises a program 280 for controlling the operation of the touch screen 230, a program 282 for controlling the foot switch 240, a program 284 for controlling the power supply 250 if the battery is used in the foot controller 200, optionally an RF and / or IR transmitter of the communication unit. / at least one program 288 for controlling the receiver 270 and a computer program 290 for controlling the foot controller 200 and / or its lighting / camera unit.

The at least one memory 220 of the foot controller 200 and the computer program 10 ma 290 stored therein are adapted together with the at least one processor 210 to cause the foot controller 200 to at least send a user command command received from the foot switch 240 to the operating table to control its function and pointing the adjustable clipboard function-15to through at least one touch screen 230.

At least one memory 220 and computer program 290 may be adapted together with at least one processor 210 to provide foot controller 200 with at least one touch screen 230 to provide guidance for adjusting a selected function by foot switch 240. The control may be at least one of 20 operating desk, at least one operating table lighting / camera unit; at least one clipboard monitor.

At least one memory 220 and a computer program 290 are adapted together with at least one processor 210 to cause the foot controller 200 to display at least one adjustable action on the user 230 and / or to receive an indication of a function selected by the user on the at least one touch screen 230.

At least one memory 220 and a computer program 290 are adapted together with at least x one processor 210 to cause the foot controller 200 to display at least

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one touch screen with 230 function control effect.

§ 30 At least one memory 220 and a computer program 290 are arranged together at least

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5 with a single processor 210 to cause the foot controller 200 to wirelessly send the control command it receives to the clipboard via the foot controller 200 communication unit 270.

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At least one memory 220 and a computer program 290 are adapted together with at least one processor 210 to cause the foot controller 200 to receive user programming commands via at least one touch screen 230 to provide an adjustable function of the foot controller 200 and / or to store the user generated function 5 in the memory 220.

Computer program 290 executed by processor 210 in memory 220 of foot controller 200 comprises at least a transmission code adapted to transmit, by means of communication unit 270, a user command command received from foot switch 240 to control its function according to control mode 10 and an address code adapted to indicate 230.

The computer program 290 may further comprise a presentation code adapted to provide at least one touch screen 230 with guidance for adjusting the selected function by the footswitch 240.

The computer program 290 may comprise a presentation code adapted to present at least one adjustable function to the user via at least one touch screen 230 and / or a receive code adapted to receive an indication of a function selected by the user to be adjusted by at least one touch screen 230.

The computer program 290 may comprise a presentation code adapted to represent the effect of the function control on at least one touch screen 230.

The computer program 290 may comprise a transmission code adapted to transmit the control command wirelessly to the clipboard by means of the data-5 transmission unit 270 of the foot controller 200.

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The computer program 290 may further comprise a receive code adapted o to receive programming commands via at least one touch screen 230 to provide an adjustable function of the foot controller 200 and / or

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a flight code adapted to store the user generated function S in the memory 220 of the foot controller 200.

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The computer program 290 may be a computer program product comprising a computer readable medium, such as a CD-ROM, a USB flash drive, or an electronic computer program file downloaded into the computer's memory and containing computer program code for execution on the computer.

Figure 2b shows a top view 5 of a foot controller 200 for controlling at least one operating room unit device, for example a operating table. Shell portions 292 of foot controller 200 are made, for example, of plastic and / or aluminum or the like and form a frame for touch screen 230, rocker switch foot 240, interface interfaces 260, and communication unit 270.

The touch screen 230 is configured to curve at least partially over the base 244 and the foot switch 240 in the support 10 (not shown). The height of the bracket may be adjustable, but preferably the touch screen 230 is positioned slightly above the user's foot when the user has placed his foot on the foot switch 240. Alternatively, the touch screen 230 and its support may be implemented such that the entire foot switch 240 is viewed from above .

The adjusting members 240a, 240b of the foot switch 240, e.g. The adjusting members 240a, 240b move downwardly from the depression of the foot by virtue of the axis 240c marked with dashed lines 20 to effect actual adjustment of the cutting table or the like and when the foot is lifted, the rocker switch 240 returns to equilibrium. The direction of upward movement of the adjusting member 240a is indicated by the directional arrow 246a on the surface of the base 244 and the downward movement direction of the adjusting member 240b by the directional arrow 246b.

The interface interfaces 260 for receiving a USB memory stick / cable and / or a battery charger containing a software update, for example, are disposed at, for example, the top or bottom 244a, 244b of the base 244. The charger may be, for example, a docking station where the foot controller 200 can be used *. Thus, the charging interface 260 may also be disposed at the bottom of, for example, the substrate 30 244. Similarly, mechanical connector means (not shown) for the foot controller

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the to 200 for attaching to at least one of the second foot guides 200 may in turn be positioned on the side edges 244c, 244d. The interface interfaces 260 may be protected by a silicone protector which is applied over them and which, when used with the connectors 260, is removed from them. The communication unit 270, in turn, is integrated with either a touch screen 230 or a base 244.

Figure 2c shows a foot control arrangement 296 for controlling a cutting table including three foot guides 200a, 200b, 200c. The foot controller 200a, 200b, 5 200c may be mechanically connected to at least one other foot controller 200a, 200b, 200c by means of fastening means suitable for the purpose, such as mechanical coupling pairs 294a, 294b, 294c, 294d having at least one pair of guides the foot guides 200a, 200b, 200c form a foot control assembly 296 consisting of two or three or more parallel 10 foot guides 200a, 200b, 200c, thereby allowing the user to operate two or three foot guides 200a, 200b, 200c in parallel, find the touch-sensitive part menu. Alternatively, the outer sheaths / structures 292 of the foot guides 200a, 200b, 200c may be shaped to include fastening means 294a, 294b, 294c, 294d that can be easily and detachably coupled to form a foot guide assembly 296. Alternatively, the foot guides 200a, 200b, 200c do not need to be attached to each other but can only be grouped in close proximity to each other where they can be easily found.

For example, when repeating a medical examination or procedure several times in succession, one of the foot controls 200a, 200b, 200c may be programmed such that when its foot switch 240 is pressed, the height of the operating table, its foot and its back are adjusted to a predetermined , where the operating pot-25 blade is easy to place on the operating table. One of the foot controls 200a, 200b, 5 200c can be programmed such that when its foot switch 240 is pressed,

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The height, foot and back of the table are adjusted to a predetermined and stored basic procedure position where the patient may undergo a specific medical examination or procedure. Third of the foot controllers 200a, 200b, | The 30 200c may be reserved for fine-tuning of basic positions if it is necessary i »for example due to the physical dimensions or limitations of the patient, o

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Figure 3 shows a control system 300 in which at least one wireless foot controller 310 controls the operating table 320 and / or its lighting / camera unit 330 belonging to the operating room 314.

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Foot controller 310 has at least one touch screen 312, at least one foot control 314, at least one processor, and at least one memory comprising a computer program. The at least one memory and computer program are adapted together with at least one processor to cause the foot controller 5 to at least send the user command control received from the foot switch 314 via the foot controller 310 communication unit to the clipboard 320 and / or lighting / camera unit 330 to control its function and / or operation of the lighting / camera unit 330 via at least one touch screen 312 10. The communication unit may comprise, for example, an RF and / or IR transmitter / receiver.

The operating table 320 has a control unit 322 having at least one processor, at least one memory, and at least one communication unit comprising at least an RF and / or IR transceiver. The operating table 320 communicates wirelessly with at least one foot controller 310 via its RF and / or IR connection 340 through its communication unit 15. The control unit 322 stores a computer program adapted to receive control commands from the foot controller 310 to control the operating table 320, and to transmit information to the foot controller 310 from the operating table 320. The operating table 320 20 may also include its own control panel and / or hand controller also the operating table 320 with its own control panel and / or hand control.

The lighting / camera unit 330 included in the control system 300 has a control unit 332 having at least one processor, at least one memory, and at least one communication unit comprising at least an RF and / or IR-5 transmitter / receiver. The control unit 332 communicates with the communication unit

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wirelessly with at least one foot controller 310 wirelessly via RF and / or IR 340. The memory of the control unit 332 stores a computer program adapted to receive the control commands from the foot controller 310 on the basis of which it controls at least one luminaire 334a, 334b, r-v. 334c with integrated camera (not shown). One or more of the illuminators 334a, 334b, 334c may also be implemented without an integrated camera. Information-

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The machine program 5 is also adapted to transmit information to the foot controller 310 from lamps 334a, 334b, 334c and cameras. If the lighting / camera unit 330 35 has at least one camera, it further includes at least one monitor 336 for displaying the image transmitted by the camera. The lighting / camera unit 330 may also comprise 13 own control panels and / or hand controls, whereby the control unit 332 may also be controlled from the lighting / camera unit 330's own control panel and / or hand controller.

Foot controller 310, operating table 320 and its lighting / camera unit 330 may form a wireless star network in which the foot controller 310 acts as a hub and the operating table 320 and lighting / camera unit 330 do not communicate with each other. In addition, foot controller 310 may be adapted to control monitors, for example, turning them on and off, and / or remotely controlled electrical outlets or the like.

In control system 300, at least one memory and computer program of foot controller 310 may be combined with at least one processor to provide foot controller 310 with at least one touch screen 312 to provide guidance for adjusting a selected function by foot switch 314. The control may be - / camera unit 330 and at least one desktop monitor 336.

In the control system 300, at least one memory and computer program of foot controller 310 may be combined with at least one processor to cause foot controller 310 to display at least one adjustable operation via at least one touch screen 312 and / or receiving user selectable operation indication via at least one touch screen 312.

In control system 300, at least one memory and computer program of foot controller 310 may be combined with at least one processor cm to cause foot controller 310 to display the effect of function control on at least one touch screen 312. ό ^ At least one memory and computer program with one processor cause the foot controller 310 to send the control command wirelessly to the operating table 320 and / or its lighting / camera unit 330 via the foot-30 road-don 30 transmission unit.

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In control system 300, at least one memory and computer program of foot controller 310 may be adapted together with at least one processor to receive programming commands in addition to foot controller 310 via at least one touch screen 312 to provide adjustable function of foot controller 310 and / or to store user-generated memory 310.

Only some exemplary embodiments of the invention are described above. The principle of the invention can, of course, be modified within the scope of the claims, for example with respect to details of implementation and areas of use.

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Claims (10)

A method (100) for controlling an operating table with a foot control associated with at least one foot pedal controlled by the foot, to which method (170) a foot pedal is received, received by the user, given setting command to the operating table for controlling a function of it according to the setting command, characterized in that, in addition to the foot control, at least one touch screen by means of which is indicated (130, 140, 180) a function of the operating table to be adjusted. CO δ A method according to claim 1, in which on the at least one touch screen o V 25 (150) is also shown a guide for setting the selected function with the foot pedal. CC CL A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the indication of an o function of the operating table to be set by mediating the eating at least one touch screen comprises displaying (130) at least one adjustable o function for the user and / or receiving (140) an indication of what function the user has chosen to set. 17 Method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the designation of a function of the operating table for setting comprises showing on the screen (180) what effect the setting of the function has. 5. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the setting command is transmitted to the operating table wirelessly by means of a data transfer unit in the foot control. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein further (10) programming commands are received by mediating the at least one touch screen to create an adjustable function for the foot control and / or saving (120) a user-created function in the foot control memory. . A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the operating table 15 comprises at least one of the following: an operating table, at least one lighting table and / or camera unit and at least one operating table monitor. A foot control (200) for controlling an operating table, to which foot control 20 includes at least one touch screen (230) and at least one foot pedal (240), which is adapted to perform a method according to any of claims 1-7. A computer program (290) for controlling an operating table, which is arranged to perform a method according to any one of claims 1 to 7 where it is executed in a processor. A system (300) for controlling an operating table (320, 330, 336), to which system a foot control (310) has at least one touch screen (312) and at least one foot pedal (314), which system is arranged to carry out a method according to any of claims 1 - 7. X cc CL o CD C \ l δ CM