<p>A system (101) includes an imaging apparatus (100) configured for imaging a patient; and a console (114) for controlling the imaging apparatus. The console includes a processor and application memory encoded with computer readable instructions for visually presenting a touch screen interactive graphical user interface based console application for controlling the imaging apparatus for scanning the patient without an auxiliary input device. A method for controlling an imaging apparatus for scanning a patient includes employing a computer based operator console displaying a touch screen interactive graphical user interface to control imaging operations of the imaging apparatus for an imaging examination of the patient through only at least one of physical touch, gesture or voice.</p>
