Hello, I have not tried this, but wondering if this is possible.
I'm currently working up a product (demo, proto-type) of using Android panels for an replacement interface for an X-ray (C-Arm) type system.
What I'm going to try to achieve by using products is to do a few items.
1. Replace the current interface panel (LEDs, Softtouch buttons and FL display) to an Android Screen Tablet type.
2. We might do this as either 2 tables (currently the C-arm has one panel on each side) or on a swivel. I'm thing an USB HUB.
3. By using USB signal to and from inside the C-arm, add the Arduino Mega ADK type unit to connect to the current touch panel buttons (Rows and Columns)
4. Grab the current LED signal and change the button display as if it where lite (brighter)
5. Take the current FL and arrange it to appear on top of the modified tablet.
6. Have the left side dedicated to display the X-Ray image so the tech can position the C-arm. I want to be able to touch the table screen and go full screen and back again by touch.
This is currently not on the current panel and the X-Ray image is not up to what is called the Dog House Housing. I think I can use the camera interface for this and keep it alive.
7. Have the tablet boot into this only!
The arrangement of the panel touch buttons are 26 total and are in a matrix. No issue for me..
The LEDs are 10 or 11 signal lines…(these are drive signal to the LED on the panel) Some of these will either light a set of leds one at a time or indicate a button is depress.
The FL is a scan type..
The X-ray image might be hardwired in or maybe bluetooth or networked in, no idea yet..
The other option (we should be getting the serial code) is to use their serial code Tx, Rx, CTS, RTS and interface that way. Everything is in this, buttons, led, and fl display.
I have physically drawn how the tablet should look and need to see if I can do something via emulating.
Well that’s it.. This was started a year ago and never got off the ground, now they want to know if it is possible.
I have gotten your demo program and and the Arduino Mega ADK board. I'm still getting the rest of the programs and downloading.
So if you think your software can help, let me know
And I hope this is in the right location..
W Little
I'm currently working up a product (demo, proto-type) of using Android panels for an replacement interface for an X-ray (C-Arm) type system.
What I'm going to try to achieve by using products is to do a few items.
1. Replace the current interface panel (LEDs, Softtouch buttons and FL display) to an Android Screen Tablet type.
2. We might do this as either 2 tables (currently the C-arm has one panel on each side) or on a swivel. I'm thing an USB HUB.
3. By using USB signal to and from inside the C-arm, add the Arduino Mega ADK type unit to connect to the current touch panel buttons (Rows and Columns)
4. Grab the current LED signal and change the button display as if it where lite (brighter)
5. Take the current FL and arrange it to appear on top of the modified tablet.
6. Have the left side dedicated to display the X-Ray image so the tech can position the C-arm. I want to be able to touch the table screen and go full screen and back again by touch.
This is currently not on the current panel and the X-Ray image is not up to what is called the Dog House Housing. I think I can use the camera interface for this and keep it alive.
7. Have the tablet boot into this only!
The arrangement of the panel touch buttons are 26 total and are in a matrix. No issue for me..
The LEDs are 10 or 11 signal lines…(these are drive signal to the LED on the panel) Some of these will either light a set of leds one at a time or indicate a button is depress.
The FL is a scan type..
The X-ray image might be hardwired in or maybe bluetooth or networked in, no idea yet..
The other option (we should be getting the serial code) is to use their serial code Tx, Rx, CTS, RTS and interface that way. Everything is in this, buttons, led, and fl display.
I have physically drawn how the tablet should look and need to see if I can do something via emulating.
Well that’s it.. This was started a year ago and never got off the ground, now they want to know if it is possible.
I have gotten your demo program and and the Arduino Mega ADK board. I'm still getting the rest of the programs and downloading.
So if you think your software can help, let me know
And I hope this is in the right location..
W Little
