US 2003/0125776 A1 · Mechanical metaphor for representing paramater constraints graphically for medical devices

Abstract

A system for representing parameter constraints that govern the values of interrelated parameters includes displays corresponding to a plurality of parameters having a range of values represented by a dimension in the displays. The interrelationship of the parameter constraints is maintained, when one or more of the displays change in value, by means of a software system to make an automatic adjustment while recognizing and maintaining the relationship between the parameters. The system is adjustable on a dynamic basis such that when a user adjusts the parameter either upwards or downwards the remaining interrelated parameters are simultaneously shifted to maintain constraints of the relationships consistent with prior condition before the change.

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Dependent claims

A system for representing parameter constraints governing values of interrelated parameters when one or more of the parameters is changed, the system comprising:

a plurality of interrelated parameters;
a plurality of displays corresponding to said plurality of parameters, having a range of values represented by a dimension in the displays;
and
means for maintaining said interrelated parameter constraints when one or more of said plurality of displays manifests a change in value.

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Mechanical metaphor for representing paramater constraints graphically for medical devices

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Mechanical metaphor for representing paramater constraints graphically for medical devices

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Abstract

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