EP4475110A1

EP4475110A1 - Displays in medical rooms

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Publication number: EP4475110A1
Application number: EP23178471.1A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Atish Deepak MANGU; Jyoti KUMARI; Hetal Mahendra GANATRA
Original assignee: Koninklijke Philips NV
Current assignee: Koninklijke Philips NV
Priority date: 2023-06-09
Filing date: 2023-06-09
Publication date: 2024-12-11
Also published as: WO2024251841A1

Abstract

The present invention relates to providing displays in medical rooms. In order to provide displays in medical rooms with improved user capabilities, a display arrangement (10) for medical rooms is provided that comprises at least one adaptable display device (12) and a display control (14). The at least one adaptable display device comprises a base part (16) configured for mounting to a holding structure, a retractable screen (18) and a deployment mechanism (20) attached to the base part and configured to deploy and retract the screen between a fully deployed position and a retracted stored position. The display control is configured to activate the deployment mechanism for adjusting a size of the usable screen.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to providing displays in medical rooms, and relates in particular to a display arrangement for medical rooms, to a display system for a medical room and to a method for providing a display arrangement for medical rooms.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In medical intervention rooms like catheterization laboratories (cathlabs) or in office based laboratories (OBL), displays are used for presenting information and image data to staff members inside the room. Besides monitors fixedly mounted to walls, monitors can be suspended from the ceiling, e.g. known as monitor ceiling suspension (MCS) used e.g. by surgeons for cardiac surgeries. The monitors are e.g. positioned and operated manually. However, it has been shown that additional clinical staff may be needed to manage the MCS alignment before and or during surgeries.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

There may thus be a need for displays in medical rooms with improved user capabilities.
The object of the present invention is solved by the subject-matter of the independent claims; further embodiments are incorporated in the dependent claims. It should be noted that the following described aspects of the invention apply also for the display arrangement for medical rooms, for the display system for a medical room and for the method for providing a display arrangement for medical rooms.
According to the present invention, a display arrangement for medical rooms is provided. The arrangement comprises at least one adaptable display device and a display control. The at least one adaptable display device comprises a base part configured for mounting to a holding structure, a retractable screen and a deployment mechanism attached to the base part and configured to deploy and retract the screen between a fully deployed position and a retracted stored position. The display control is configured to activate the deployment mechanism for adjusting a size of the usable screen.
As an effect, flexibility is provided which is of advantage where there are space constraints leading to mobility restrictions. Due to the type of screen in form of the flexibly supported OLED structure, for example, change or replacement is facilitated as well as the movement due to reduced weight and, in an example, omitting fixed frames.
As an advantage, the flexibility of having multiple screens in one subsystem is achieved. As another advantage, it is possible to have an automation to operate the screen sizes through retractions of both frames and OLED screen displays. In an example, the size configurations of both frames and OLED displays are controlled by a software running on a touch screen module (TSM).
According to an example, in a first option, the retractable screen is foldable in segments. In a second option, the retractable screen is rollable.
According to an example, the retractable screen is a flexible OLED screen.
According to an example, the deployment mechanism comprises a screen deployment mechanism. In a first option, the mechanism is configured to unfold and fold the foldable retractable screen. In a second option, the mechanism is configured to unwind and wind up the rollable retractable screen.
According to an example, two or more adaptable display devices are provided that are coupled to a common mount, wherein the retractable screens are individually adaptable. In an option, the common mount is configured to provide relative movement of the two or more adaptable display devices.
According to an example, the at least one adaptable display device comprises a first and a second retractable screen that are configured to be arranged back to back in their deployed state.
According to an example, the display control is configured to adapt the content provided on the at least one adaptable display device in dependency from the deployment state of the respective retractable screen.
According to the present invention, a display system for a medical room is provided. The system comprises a display arrangement according to one of the preceding examples and an interface arrangement that is data-connected to the display control. The interface arrangement is configured to provide a current situation related feedback in order to activate the display control accordingly.
According to an example, the interface arrangement is a graphical user interface configured to present different screen setups of the display arrangement and to receive a user selection as the current situation related feedback in order to activate the display control accordingly. In an option, the setups comprise different variations for at least one parameter of the group of size of deployed display, height and angulation within the room and image content. The interface arrangement comprises an interface section arranged at the subject table.
According to an example, procedural related data is provided to the interface arrangement and adapted screen setups are provided taking at least some of the procedural related data into account.
According to the present invention, also a method for providing a display arrangement for medical rooms is provided. The method comprises the following steps:

providing a display arrangement of one of the preceding examples;
receiving a user input;
activating the deployment mechanism; and
adjusting a size of the usable screen.

The new mechanical arrangement using the OLED technology, in combination with optional software automation, provides real time flexibility in space optimization in hospitals or office based laboratories. With the flexible mechanism, the surgeon, or other clinical staff, can select and deselect the size of the OLED screen by a click of a button through a touch screen module. This also enables automation in clinical workflows by saving time and manual efforts of clinical staff through automatic operations and selections of various sizes of the display. Furthermore, a retractable monitor frame can be manually rotated in various positions. With this flexible mechanism, hospitals and or clinics can effectively optimize their space utilizations giving operational ease to surgeons and or clinical staff while performing the clinical workflows/surgeries in the examination room.
According to an aspect, a mechanical arrangement is provided to hold and give flexibility to a display arrangement due to the manual degree of rotations provided for the frames and other holding systems and the OLED screens. As an example, a motorized system to fold/retract frames and OLED screens is provided. In an option, a software application is provided with a number of predefined folding/retraction configurations of multiple frames and OLED displays through touch screen module.
These and other aspects of the present invention will become apparent from and be elucidated with reference to the embodiments described hereinafter.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Exemplary embodiments of the invention will be described in the following with reference to the following drawings:

Fig. 1 schematically shows an example of a display arrangement for medical rooms.
Fig. 2 shows an example of a display system with two display arrangements of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 shows another example of a display system in the context of a medical room.
Fig. 4a, Fig. 4b, Fig. 4c, Fig. 4d and Fig. 4e show different deployment states of the retractable screens.
Fig. 5a, Fig. 5b and Fig. 5c show different deployment states of the retractable screens in the context of a medical intervention room.
Fig. 6 shows a perspective view of an example of a display arrangement.
Fig. 7 shows an illustration of an example of a deployment mechanism in a schematic cross view along line A-A in Fig. 6.
Fig. 8 shows an illustration of another example of another deployment mechanism in a schematic cross view along line A-A in Fig. 6.
Fig. 9 shows a front view of an example of a further deployment mechanism.
Fig. 10 shows another example of a display arrangement.
Fig. 11 shows another example of a display arrangement in a side view.
Fig. 12 shows basic steps of an example of a method for providing a display arrangement for medical rooms.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

Certain embodiments will now be described in greater details with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, like drawing reference numerals are used for like elements, even in different drawings. The matters defined in the description, such as detailed construction and elements, are provided to assist in a comprehensive understanding of the exemplary embodiments. Also, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the embodiments with unnecessary detail. Moreover, expressions such as "at least one of", when preceding a list of elements, modify the entire list of elements and do not modify the individual elements of the list. Fig. 1 schematically shows an example of a display arrangement 10 for medical rooms. The arrangement 10 comprises at least one adaptable display device 12 and a display control 14. The at least one adaptable display device 12 comprises a base part 16 configured for mounting to a holding structure, a retractable screen 18 and a deployment mechanism 20 attached to the base part 16 and configured to deploy and retract the screen 18 between a fully deployed position DP and a retracted stored position RP. The display control 14 is configured to activate the deployment mechanism 20 for adjusting a size of the usable screen 18. A double arrow 22 indicates the deployability, i.e. retractability allowing different useable screen portions.
In Fig. 1, the screen 18 is shown in a first position P 1. The deployed position DP can be a second position P2. The retracted stored position RP can thus also be referred to as position P0. However, depending on the type or retractable screen, also other intermediate positions are possible. As an example, if the screen 18 is foldable into a number of segments, possible screen positions would be one or a plurality of the segments. As another example, if the screen 18 is rollable, possible screen positions would be various, i.e. individual or customized positions are possible. In an example, customizable sizes of the screen 18 are provided.
The term "display control" relates to a data processor, computing unit or other unit configured to provide control for the deployment mechanism, and also the screen itself.
The term "base part" relates to a support, housing or other structure used for providing load transfer.
The term "retractable screen" relates to a screen that is capable of being retracted, e.g. into a housing.
The term "deployment mechanism" relates to an actuator that operates the retractable screen 18. The deployment mechanism 20 moves the screen.
The term "activate" relates to sending respective operating commands to the mechanism.
The term usable screen relates to a size of the screen 18 that is actually used for displaying data, information, images or similar content.
In an example, the retractable screen 18 is foldable in segments. In another example, the retractable screen 18 is rollable (see also below).
The term "foldable" relates to the suitability to be packed e.g. for storing, wherein packed and stored condition relate to an initial condition i.e. before deployment of the screen 18. The term "rollable" relates to the suitability to be rolled onto a roll and also to be able to unveil from that roll.
In an option, retractable screen is a flexible OLED screen 19. The term "flexible" relates to a certain degree allowing the storage of the OLED display. The term "OLED" refers to organic light emitting diodes.
The retractable screen 18 can also be referred to as modifiable screen.
The term medical room relates to rooms in e.g. hospitals provided for medical examinations or medical interventions. An example for medical rooms are catheterization laboratories.
In an option, the display control 14 is configured to adapt the content provided on the at least one adaptable display device 12 in dependency from the deployment state of the respective retractable screen 18.
The display control 14 is adapting the content that is shown depending on the retraction status of the screen.
In an example, the content is scaled according to the respective size of the retractable screen.
In an example, the content is prioritized and at least a part is maintained in its current size and another part is scaled or even cancelled.
In an example, the content is swapped between various screens, e.g. using the display control 14.
In an example, a movable display mounting mechanism 24 is provided that has a display connector 26 and a mounting base 28 (see Fig. 3). The base part 16 is mounted to the display connector 26 and the mounting base 28 is configured to be fixedly attach to a support structure 30, like a ceiling or wall within a medical room. In another example, the mounting base 28 is configured to be sliding across ceiling rails. The display mounting mechanism 24 is configured to provide at least one degree of freedom of movement for the display connector 26 in relation to the mounting base 28.
In an example, the movable display mounting mechanism 24 comprises one or several mounting arms. In a further option, the movable display mounting mechanism 24 comprises one or several rails in a ceiling area of the room. A combination of rails and pivoting arms allows different degrees of freedom of movement.
In an option, the display is mounted to a ceiling structure. In another option, the display is mounted to a wall structure.
Fig. 2 shows an example of a display system 50 for a medical room with two display arrangements 10 of Fig. 1. In an option, only one or more than two display arrangements 10 are provided. The at least one display arrangement 10 is provided as one of the above and below examples. The display system 50 further comprises an interface arrangement 52 that is data-connected to the display control 14. The interface arrangement 52 is configured to provide a current situation related feedback in order to activate the display control 14 accordingly.
As an option, the display arrangements 10 have a common display control 14. In other examples, each display arrangement 10 has its own display control 14.
The interface arrangement 52 provides connectivity to other equipment and the like and allows to supply data representing the current situation. As an example, current screen size and current activity data is provided, e.g. from a camera feed. The interface arrangement 52 is also adapted to receive data from a gesture control or voice control.
As an option, the interface arrangement 52 is a graphical user interface configured to present different screen setups of the display arrangement and to receive a user selection as the current situation related feedback in order to activate the display control accordingly.
As an option, the setups comprise different variations for at least one parameter of the group of size of deployed display, height and angulation within the room and image content; the interface arrangement comprises an interface section arranged at the subject table.
As an example, the interface arrangement 52 is provided as a touch screen module (TSM).
In an option, it is provided that the procedural related data is provided to the interface arrangement 52 and that adapted screen setups are provided taking at least some of the procedural related data into account.
For example, the adapted screen setups are provided as visible icons on the touch screen module.
In an example, in addition or alternative to the touch screen module, gesture control is provided for the retracting mechanism and the display.
In another example, in addition or alternative to the touch screen module, and also in addition or alternative to the gesture control, voice control is provided for the retracting mechanism and the display.
The procedural related data may comprise a planned imaging trajectory or information about a current or upcoming surgical interventional procedure.
The procedural related data may comprise 3D spatial information about occupied spaces, expected movement ranges of equipment and staff or areas to keep clear. In an example, information about an environment in the medical room is provided. For example, based on the environment in the room, the controller detects and adjusts the rolling/unrolling or folding/unfolding or winding/unwinding of the screen, like the OLED screen. For e.g. if the clinical staff comes in the way of the monitor ceiling suspension, the monitor ceiling suspension detects the object or person coming towards it and it will adjust the screen size accordingly to create space for movement of the staff.
As an option, Fig. 2 shows a ceiling mounting arrangement 106 as an example for the movable display mounting mechanism, with a first mount 108 and a second mount 110, each for holding a respective example of the display arrangement 10. A common rail mount 112 fixed to a ceiling structure 114 is provided. The mount allows a fixed arrangement as well as a sliding movement. The ceiling mount is provided with two pairs of rails along the ceiling allowing two different travel directions as two degrees of freedom of movement. The first and second mount 108, 110 comprise horizontal and vertical parts interconnected with hinges for pivoting motions as well as telescopic parts allowing changes in length. As a result, different degrees of freedom of movement (indicated with arrows) are provided allowing flexible adjustment of the retractable displays.
As an example, the deployment mechanism 20 of the retractable screens 18 of the adaptable display devices 10 are provided as lateral frame parts 116.
The deployed screen portions show different kind of display data, such as different X-ray images 118 or some further data 120.
Fig. 3 shows another example of the display system 100 in the context of a medical room. An X-ray imaging device 122 is shown on the left, comprising a C-arm structure with a C-arm 124 movably mounted by a ceiling mounted support 126 to a ceiling rail system 128. An X-ray imaging source 130 and an X-ray imaging detector 132 are mounted by opposing ends of the C-arm 126. Further, a subject support 134 is provided with a subject 136 arranged on the support. Still further, a first user 138 and a second user 140 are shown in the vicinity of the subject support 134. A display setup is provided as an example of the display arrangement 10 mentioned above. The display arrangement 10 comprises two retractable screens 18. The display arrangement 10 is mounted to the ceiling by a mount 142.
In an option, two or more adaptable display devices are provided that are coupled to a common mount. The retractable screens are individually adaptable, as shown in Fig. 2 and Fig. 3. As an option, the common mount is configured to provide relative movement of the two or more adaptable display devices.
In an example, the common mount provides a first part connected to a second part by a vertical pivoting axis. The first adaptable display device is fixed to the first part and the second adaptable display device is fixed to the second part. Due to the vertical axis, the adaptable display devices can be pivoted in relation to each other. For example, the first adaptable display device can be pivoted by approximately 180° to be arranged back-to-back with the second adaptable display device.
In the following, the adaptability of the display arrangement 10 is explained by referring to a few examples. It is noted that these are not meant as a restriction, but only as samples of a large number of variations.
A first setup with two adaptable display devices 12 is shown in Fig. 4a, Fig. 4b, Fig. 4c, Fig. 4d and Fig. 4e with different deployment states of the retractable screens.
Fig. 4a shows a first deployment state DS1 with none of the two retractable screens 18 deployed, i.e. both in their retracted position RP.
Fig. 4b shows a second deployment state DS2 with the left retractable screen 18 semi-deployed, i.e. only partly deployed, while the other remains retracted.
Fig. 4c shows a third deployment state DS3 with both retractable screens 18 semi-deployed.
Fig. 4d shows a fourth deployment state DS4 with the left retractable screen completely deployed, while the left retractable screen 18 is semi-deployed,
Fig. 4e shows a fifth deployment state DS5 with both retractable screens 18 completely deployed, i.e. both in their deployed position DP.
A second setup with two adaptable display devices 12 is shown in Fig. 5a, Fig. 5b and Fig. 5c with different deployment states in the context of a medical intervention room. The medical intervention room is indicated with a C-arm imaging system 144 and a subject support 146. A subject is arranged on the subject support 146. A first user 148 is shown on one lateral side of the subject support 146 and a second user 150 is shown on the other lateral side.
Fig. 5a shows a first deployment state DS1' with both retractable screens 18 completely deployed, i.e. both in their deployed position DP.
Fig. 5b shows a first deployment state DS2' with the left retractable screen 18 completely deployed, while the right retractable screen 18 is partly deployed, i.e. partly retracted. As an example, the second user 150 can move at least below the right half of display arrangement 10, while the first 148 user is still provided with visible content on a greater remaining part of the usable screen of the display arrangement 10.
Fig. 5c shows a first deployment state DS3' with both retractable screens 18 partly deployed, i.e. partly retracted. As an example, the second user can freely move below the display arrangement 10, while the first user 148 is still provided with visible content on the display arrangement 10.
Fig. 6 shows a perspective view of an example of a display arrangement. As an example, the deployment mechanism 20 comprises a screen deployment mechanism 32 configured to unwind and wind up the rollable retractable screen. The example in Fig. 6 has two adaptable display devices adjacent to each other, i.e. in a 180° angular arrangement. It is note that the setup shown in Fig 6 is provided with different screen deployment mechanisms, e.g. shown in Fig. 7 in a first example and in Fig. 8 in a second example.
In an option, due to the movable upper mount, the two adaptable display devices can also be arranged inclined to each other, i.e. in an angular arrangement with an angle smaller or larger than 180°.
In another option (not shown in details), a screen deployment mechanism is provided that is configured to unfold and fold the foldable retractable screen.
Fig. 7 shows an illustration of an example of a deployment mechanism 34 in a schematic cross view along line A-A in Fig. 6. A flexible screen member 36 can be rolled onto a winding support 38.
As an option, a housing 40 is provided to store the retracted screen. This is provided for the option of the rollable screen as well as for the option of the foldable screen.
Fig. 8 shows an illustration of another example of another deployment mechanism 42 in a schematic cross view along line A-A in Fig. 6. A further flexible screen member 42 can be rolled onto a further winding support 44. A housing 46 may also be provided.
Fig. 9 shows an example of a further deployment mechanism 48 in a front view. The further deployment mechanism 48 is provided as a frame deployment mechanism that comprises linear sliding arms 51, 53 that can be driven by an electric motor 54 with a gear mechanism for transferring rotary to linear motion. A housing 56 may be provided for housing the deployment mechanism in the retracted state.
In an example, a frame deployment mechanism 49 is provided that comprises at least one extending distal frame section 53 like the first arm 52 to which a free end 58 of the retractable screen 60 is connectable for an adapted deployment.
In an option, a flexible support is provided for the retractable screen in the deployed state. As an advantage, display areas can be arranged closer to possible positions of staff members, since a touch or abutting would be rather soft for a stuff member.
Fig. 10 shows another example of a display arrangement 151150. In an example, a retractable OLED ceiling suspension is provided. The retractable OLED ceiling suspension 152 comprises a plurality of a retractable OLED displays with display portions 168, 170, 172, 174 stored inside a housing 164, 166. The OLED display with display portions 168, 170, 172, 174 is deployable out of the housing 164,166 when the surgeon and/or clinical staff 186 choose the configuration that is displayed on the touch screen module 180. The retractable OLED ceiling suspension comprises a number of retractable frames 176, 178 which will get deployed when the uses choose the configuration which is displayed on the touch screen module 180. The retractable frame 176, 178 provides protection to the OLED screen. This flexible mechanism of the frame and the OLED display provides more surrounding space in an operation theatre. Also, in an examination room, all movements of the retractable OLED ceiling suspension 152 are controlled by the touch screen module 180. One aspect is providing retractable OLED ceiling suspension controlled by a touch screen module as a new hardware element in the existing product in market. The software running on the OLED screen that will adapt based on the selected configuration of the retractable OLED ceiling suspension is another aspect. Also, for comfort and or better viewing angle for surgeons, it can be provided to swap the reference images from one screen to another. This can be done using the screen configurable mode of system software.
As shown in Fig. 10, a retractable OLED ceiling suspension 152 comprises one ceiling tube 156, a rail for x-direction 154, a rail for y-direction 154 mounted on a ceiling 158, a first rotation rod 160, a second rotation rod 162, a first housing 164, a second housing 166, a retractable first frame 176, a retractable second frame 178, a first retractable OLED screen 168, 172, and a second retractable OLED screen 170, 174. A touch screen module 180 is mounted on a table 184. Different OLED screen configurations 182 will be displayed on the touch screen module 180. A surgeon or clinical staff 186 can select the desired configuration through the touch screen module 180.
In a configuration, the first OLED screen 168, 172 and the second OLED screen 170, 174 are completely rolled inside the first housing 164 and the second housing 166. During setting up of the examination room, this configuration can be selected by the clinical staff 186 to provide them more surrounding space for movement of different equipment's in the examination room.
In another configuration, the first OLED screen 168 will be deployed out of the first housing 164 to a 27inch OLED size. This configuration can be selected by the surgeon 186 to see only the live imaging clinical procedure on first OLED screen 168. This configuration will provide more surrounding space to clinical staff during surgeries. Surgeon or clinical staff 186 can select different configurations during surgeries, and this will benefit them to use the surrounding space.
In a further configuration, the second OLED screen 170 will be deployed out of the second housing 166 to a 27inch OLED size. This configuration can be selected by the surgeon 186 to see the live imaging clinical procedure on first OLED screen 168 and along with reference images on the second OLED screen 170. This configuration will provide more surrounding space to clinical staff 186 during surgeries. Surgeon or clinical staff 186 can select different configurations 182 during surgeries, and this will benefit them to use the surrounding space.
It is noted that the 27inch size is mentioned as an example. In other examples, other sizes are also provided, for example smaller or larger than the 27inch size.
In an option, a customizable is size is provided for the deployed state of the screen.
In a still further configuration, the first OLED screen 168, 172 will be deployed out of the first housing 164 to a 54inch OLED size. This configuration can be selected by the surgeon 186 to see the live imaging clinical procedure on first OLED screen 168, 172 and also reference image on second OLED screen 170 and additional deployed first OLED screen 172 can be utilized to view any additional reference images. Surgeon 186 can also utilize the 54inch deployed first OLED screen 168, 172 to view the live imaging on bigger screen size, e.g. 54inch. This configuration will provide more surrounding space to staff members during operation. Surgeon or clinical staff 186 can select different configurations during surgeries, and it will benefit them to use the surrounding space.
In an even further configuration, the second OLED screen 170, 174 will be deployed out of the second housing 166 to 54inch OLED size. This configuration can be selected by the surgeon 186 to see the live imaging clinical procedure on the first OLED screen 168, 172 with 54inch screen size and reference images on second OLED screen 170,174 with 54inch screen size. Surgeon 186 can also utilize the 54inch deployed second OLED screen 170, 174 to view the reference images on bigger screen size i.e., 54inch. This configuration will provide more surrounding space to clinical staff during surgeries. Surgeon or clinical staff 186 can select different configurations during surgeries, and it will benefit them to use the surrounding space.
Fig. 11 shows another example of a display arrangement in a side view with an example of the at least one adaptable display device comprising a first and a second retractable screen 62, 64 that are configured to be arranged back to back in their deployed state. Such arrangement can be used for example of the subject-support 134, as indicated in Fig. 11 in an example also showing the subject 136. As an example, back-to-back relates to a parallel arrangement, but with opposite facing of their displaying faces. Hence, a double-sided retractable screen is provided.
In an example, two retractable screens are provided side by side such that they can be viewed by the same user.
In another example, two retractable screens are provided side by side plus a back-to-back arrangement of such two retractable screens provided side by side.
In an example, the first and second retractable screen are spatially placed between a first and second user, e.g. above the subject support.
Fig. 12 shows basic steps of an example of a method 200 for providing a display arrangement for medical rooms. The method 200 comprises the following steps: In a first step 202, a display arrangement of one of the examples above is provided. In a second step 204, a user input is received. In a third step 206, the deployment mechanism is activated. In a fourth step 208, a size of the usable screen is adjusted.
The term "subject" may also be referred to as individual. The "subject" may further also be referred to as patient, although it is noted that this term does not indicate whether any illness or disease is actually present with the subject.
In an example, a computer program or program element for controlling an apparatus according to one of the examples above is provided, which program or program element comprises instructions, when being executed by a processing unit, cause the computer to perform the method steps of one of the method examples above.
In an example, a computer readable medium is provided having stored the computer program of the previous example.
In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a computer program or a computer program element is provided that is characterized by being adapted to execute the method steps of the method according to one of the preceding embodiments, on an appropriate system.
The computer program element might therefore be stored on a computer unit or be distributed over more than one computer units, which might also be part of an embodiment of the present invention. This computing unit may be adapted to perform or induce a performing of the steps of the method described above. Moreover, it may be adapted to operate the components of the above described apparatus. The computing unit can be adapted to operate automatically and/or to execute the orders of a user. A computer program may be loaded into a working memory of a data processor. The data processor may thus be equipped to carry out the method of the invention.
Aspects of the invention may be implemented in a computer program product, which may be a collection of computer program instructions stored on a computer readable storage device which may be executed by a computer. The instructions of the present invention may be in any interpretable or executable code mechanism, including but not limited to scripts, interpretable programs, dynamic link libraries (DLLs) or Java classes. The instructions can be provided as complete executable programs, partial executable programs, as modifications to existing programs (e.g. updates) or extensions for existing programs (e.g. plugins). Moreover, parts of the processing of the present invention may be distributed over multiple computers or processors.
As discussed above, the processing unit, for instance a controller implements the control method. The controller can be implemented in numerous ways, with software and/or hardware, to perform the various functions required. A processor is one example of a controller which employs one or more microprocessors that may be programmed using software (e.g., microcode) to perform the required functions. A controller may however be implemented with or without employing a processor, and also may be implemented as a combination of dedicated hardware to perform some functions and a processor (e.g., one or more programmed microprocessors and associated circuitry) to perform other functions.
Examples of controller components that may be employed in various embodiments of the present disclosure include, but are not limited to, conventional microprocessors, application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).
This exemplary embodiment of the invention covers both, a computer program that right from the beginning uses the invention and a computer program that by means of an update turns an existing program into a program that uses the invention.
Further on, the computer program element might be able to provide all necessary steps to fulfil the procedure of an exemplary embodiment of the method as described above.
According to a further exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a computer readable medium, such as a CD-ROM, is presented wherein the computer readable medium has a computer program element stored on it which computer program element is described by the preceding section. A computer program may be stored and/or distributed on a suitable medium, such as an optical storage medium or a solid-state medium supplied together with or as part of other hardware, but may also be distributed in other forms, such as via the internet or other wired or wireless telecommunication systems.
However, the computer program may also be presented over a network like the World Wide Web and can be downloaded into the working memory of a data processor from such a network. According to a further exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a medium for making a computer program element available for downloading is provided, which computer program element is arranged to perform a method according to one of the previously described embodiments of the invention.
It has to be noted that embodiments of the invention are described with reference to different subject matters. In particular, some embodiments are described with reference to method type claims whereas other embodiments are described with reference to the device type claims. However, a person skilled in the art will gather from the above and the following description that, unless otherwise notified, in addition to any combination of features belonging to one type of subject matter also any combination between features relating to different subject matters is considered to be disclosed with this application. However, all features can be combined providing synergetic effects that are more than the simple summation of the features.
While the invention has been illustrated and described in detail in the drawings and foregoing description, such illustration and description are to be considered illustrative or exemplary and not restrictive. The invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Other variations to the disclosed embodiments can be understood and effected by those skilled in the art in practicing a claimed invention, from a study of the drawings, the disclosure, and the dependent claims.
In the claims, the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the indefinite article "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. A single processor or other unit may fulfil the functions of several items re-cited in the claims. The mere fact that certain measures are re-cited in mutually different dependent claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures cannot be used to advantage. Any reference signs in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope.

Claims

A display arrangement (10) for medical rooms, the arrangement comprising:
- at least one adaptable display device (12); and

- a display control (14);
wherein the at least one adaptable display device comprises:
- a base part (16) configured for mounting to a holding structure,

- a retractable screen (18), and

- a deployment mechanism (20) attached to the base part and configured to deploy and retract the screen between a fully deployed position and a retracted stored position; and

wherein the display control is configured to activate the deployment mechanism for adjusting a size of the usable screen.
Arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the retractable screen is:
i) foldable in segments; and/or

ii) rollable.
Arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the retractable screen is a flexible OLED screen (19).
Arrangement according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the deployment mechanism comprises a screen deployment mechanism (32) configured:
i) to unfold and fold the foldable retractable screen; or

ii) to unwind and wind up the rollable retractable screen.
Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the deployment mechanism comprises a frame deployment mechanism (49) with at least one extending distal frame section (53) to which a free end (58) of the retractable screen (60) is connectable for an adapted deployment.
Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a housing (40; 56) is provided to store the retracted screen.
Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein two or more adaptable display devices are provided that are coupled to a common mount, wherein the retractable screens are individually adaptable; and
wherein the common mount is configured to provide relative movement of the two or more adaptable display devices.
Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one adaptable display device comprises a first and a second retractable screen that are configured to be arranged back to back in their deployed state.
Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the display control is configured to adapt the content provided on the at least one adaptable display device in dependency from the deployment state of the respective retractable screen.
Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a movable display mounting mechanism (24) is provided that has a display connector (26) and a mounting base (28); and
wherein the base part is mounted to the display connector and wherein the mounting base is configured to be fixedly attach to a support structure (30) within a medical room, and wherein the display mounting mechanism is configured to provide at least one degree of freedom of movement for the display connector in relation to the mounting base.
A display system (50) for a medical room, the system comprising:
- a display arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims; and

- an interface arrangement (52) that is data-connected to the display control;
wherein the interface arrangement is configured to provide a current situation related feedback in order to activate the display control accordingly.
System according to claim 11, wherein the interface arrangement is a graphical user interface configured to present different screen setups of the display arrangement and to receive a user selection as the current situation related feedback in order to activate the display control accordingly;
wherein the setups comprise different variations for at least one parameter of the group of size of deployed display, height and angulation within the room and image content; wherein the interface arrangement comprises an interface section arranged at the subject table.
System according to claim 11 or 12, wherein procedural related data is provided to the interface arrangement and wherein adapted screen setups are provided taking at least some of the procedural related data into account.
A method (200) for providing a display arrangement for medical rooms, the method comprising the following steps:
- providing (202) a display arrangement of one of the claims 1-10;

- receiving (204) a user input;

- activating (206) the deployment mechanism; and

- adjusting (208) a size of the usable screen.