TouchThink industrial all-in-one PC assists DR in improving medical imaging diagnostic efficiency

Industry Development Background

In the early days, X-ray photography relied on film-based imaging, which made image storage and management inconvenient. The lengthy development process also prevented post-processing, limiting both the quality and efficiency of diagnosis.

With the advancement of digital technology, Digital Radiography (DR) systems emerged. These systems use flat-panel detectors to convert X-ray images into digital signals, which are directly stored, analyzed, and saved on computers. DR systems offer real-time imaging, ease of operation, and low radiation exposure, making them widely used in departments such as orthopedics, thoracic surgery, and oncology.

Application Requirements

To ensure high-quality imaging, DR systems typically incorporate industrial all-in-one PCs at the machine head to perform interactive functions. These assist operators with visual observation and adjustment of tube and flat-panel detector alignment, guide patient positioning, and set exposure parameters. Therefore, the industrial all-in-one PC must be equipped with reliable display and control hardware while providing power support for data acquisition, transmission, and processing within the DR system.

Additionally, since the machine head requires multi-angle rotation from vertical to horizontal for imaging, the embedded installation stability of the accompanying industrial all-in-one PC is crucial.

TouchThink Product Solution

A renowned medical imaging equipment manufacturer selected TouchThink’s 10.1-inch 5th gen A series ARM panel PC, model TPC101-A5, for integration into its DR system. This solution offers the following advantages:

1. Smoother Human-Machine Interaction with a High-Quality Industrial Control Panel

   The TPC101-A5 covers a range of sizes from 10.1” to 23.8”, supporting 10-point capacitive touch with high readability and responsive performance. It offers enhanced customization options such as high definition, high brightness, and wide viewing angles. These features facilitate exposure parameter adjustment, manual alignment calibration, graphical patient positioning guidance, and exposure image previews, ensuring smooth and efficient interaction within the DR system.

   

2. More Efficient Data Processing with a High-Performance Processor

   The TPC101-A2 is powered by the Rockchip® RK3588 computing platform, featuring an ARM architecture with four Cortex-A76 cores and four Cortex-A55 cores. Its robust CPU performance supports intelligent patient positioning, rapid analysis, and pre-processing of imaging data, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of DR examinations.Additionally, the RK3588’s 6 TOPS AI accelerator NPU, along with the system SDK tools, provides further support for extending AI capabilities and developing advanced applications for DR detection systems.

   

3. Faster Communication and Transmission with Extensive I/O and Network Connectivity

   The TPC101-A2 supports dual gigabit Ethernet and wireless network modules such as 4G/5G and WiFi 6. It features multiple standard I/O ports, including LAN, COM, and USB, enabling seamless communication with key components such as flat-panel detectors, X-ray tubes, and mechanical axis sensors.

   The device also facilitates smart data collection and integrated monitoring of equipment performance and operational status. Additionally, it supports cloud storage and intelligent healthcare cloud platforms, enabling remote applications and improving the efficiency of medical data management and transmission.

   

4. More Secure Installation with Embedded Structural Design

   The TPC101-A2 features a unique 3mm ultra-thin front panel specifically designed for embedded applications. It can seamlessly integrate with the rotating machine head of the DR system, supporting smooth switching between various imaging angles while maintaining stable operation.The TPC101-A2 has undergone rigorous reliability testing, including wide temperature and voltage tolerance, waterproof and dustproof protection, anti-interference, and anti-static capabilities, ensuring it performs reliably in demanding medical environments.

   

The TouchThink industrial all-in-one PC provides intelligent interactive support for customers’ DR systems, enabling intuitive visual operations that streamline examination processes and significantly enhance the efficiency of medical imaging diagnostics.