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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 27, 2004
Filed:
Sep. 25, 2001
Dean Jeffrey Bidwell, Everett, WA (US);
Andrew Lyle Walston, Seattle, WA (US);
Stephen Bruce Hooper, Redmond, WA (US);
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Malvern, PA (US);
Abstract
A particular orientation of a control panel and an accessory device provides ergonomic benefits to an operator. A user control is mounted on a corner of the stand. The user interface of an accessory device is mounted at about a 45° angle to the control panel on one side of the stand. User tools, such as a transducer connector, are also mounted at about a 45° angle to the control panel, such as mounted on a different side of the stand adjacent to the control panel. Convenient access is provided to all of the control panel, the user interface of the accessory device, and the user tools. Additional leg room is also provided due to the angle of the stand relative to the user position in front of the control panel. The ultrasound system or other data system with this orientation of components allows ergonomic use of the system in a more confined space.