CONTROL PANEL FOR INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASONIC IMAGING SYSTEM

摘要

A control panel for an ultrasonic imaging system. A pointing device such as a track ball is centrally located on the control panel and a plurality of buttons and control knobs are arranged around the pointing device in a manner that is ergonomically improved and enhances intuitive system operation. For example, a plurality of image mode selection buttons may be arranged in a substantially linear fashion and located above the pointing device on the control panel. The imaging mode selection buttons preferably are arranged from left to right in order of anticipated use or in order of anticipated frequency of use.