Operator unit for an X-ray examining apparatus
AssigneeHeimann Systems GmbH
InventorClaus Meder
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Abstract
Disclosed is a uniquely identifiable identification system incorporated into an X-ray testing apparatus or into this system, so that each operator can log onto the operating system only with his or her own individual identification. The identification is read and optionally rewritten by a counterpart device of the identification system. Upon leaving the operating system, the operator is automatically logged off by way of removing the identification device, or by way of exiting from a defined local area around the X-ray testing apparatus, and the operating system is then ready for access by another operator.
Claims28
An X-ray examining apparatus comprising:
- a monitor for displaying an X-ray image for an operator;
- and
- an operator unit, said operator unit comprising:
- an operating field for being manipulated by the operator to operate the operating unit and thereby operate the X-ray examining apparatus and the monitor;
- and
- an identification system, said identification system including an identification means for being carried by the operator and a counterpart device for being operatively coupled to said operating field,
- wherein said counterpart device is for activating said operating unit to a first mode of operation when the operator begins to operate the operating unit in at least partial response to information on said identification means read by said counterpart device, and for activating said operating unit to a second different mode of operation in at least partial response to information on said identification means read by said counterpart device when said operator stops operating said X-ray examining apparatus, and
- wherein said X-ray examining apparatus inspects article containers.
An X-ray examining apparatus comprising:
- at least one radiation source;
- at least one radiation detector;
- a display unit;
- and
- an operator unit including an identification system, said operator unit being placed into either a first mode or second mode of operation depending upon an input from said identification system for controlling said X-ray examining apparatus,
- wherein said identification system detects a user-specific identification device within a predetermined area, such that upon detection of said user-specific identification device said operator unit is placed into the first mode of operation via said input, and upon non-detection of said user-specific identification device in said predetermined area, said operator unit is placed into the second mode of operation via said input, and
- wherein said X-ray examining apparatus inspects article containers.
A method for controlling an X-ray examining apparatus having a radiation source, a detector, a display unit and a operator unit, said method comprising:
- detecting a user-specific identification device in a predetermined area;
- and
- selecting a mode of operation based on the detection of said user-specific identification device,
- wherein said mode of operation controls said X-ray examining apparatus, and
- wherein said X-ray examining apparatus inspects article containers.
An x-ray examining apparatus comprising:
- a radiation source for producing X-rays that penetrate an article container;
- a detector for detecting the X-rays;
- a display unit for displaying detected items within the article container;
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- a control unit for enabling and disabling control of the x-ray examining apparatus, the control unit being responsive to a user specific identification card for enabling and disabling the x-ray examining apparatus,
- wherein the control unit includes a card reader for reading the user specific identification card.
An x-ray examining apparatus comprising:
- a radiation source for producing X-rays that penetrate an article container;
- a detector for detecting the X-rays;
- a display unit for displaying detected items within the article container;
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- a control unit for enabling and disabling control of the x-ray examining apparatus, the control unit being responsive to a user specific identification card for enabling and disabling the x-ray examining apparatus,
- wherein the user specific identification card is a transponder such that the control unit identifies a user having the user specific identification card within a predetermined area extending beyond the control unit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.