At each step of a workflow performed by an operator that involves a plurality of input mechanisms in a radiation therapy system, the operator is assisted in the process of selecting the next input mechanism in a way that greatly reduces the number of possible input mechanisms that can be chosen. A first subset of input mechanisms is made visually prominent via a first visual technique and a second subset of the input mechanisms is made visually prominent via a second visual technique. The first subset includes input mechanisms that are available for selection at that particular step in the workflow and the second subset includes recommended input mechanisms that are the most likely to be the next input mechanism that should be actuated by the operator at that particular step in the workflow.

A wall-mountable interactive device for displaying messages with photos and personalized information is provided. The large size of the display of the interactive device as well as the prominently presented colored buttons facilitates in providing living assistance to individuals in need of assisted living yet live independently. Each colored button provides straight forward functionality for the individual to communicate with a remote caregiver by way of wireless local area networking.

A radiation therapy system includes an X-ray imaging system that is configured with a combined and simplified filter and collimator positioning mechanism. In addition, an X-ray imager of the RT system is only positioned at a few discrete locations within a plane that is a fixed distance from the imaging X-ray source when generating X-ray images. As a result, for each of these discrete imaging positions, the simplified filter and collimator positioning mechanism positions a specific collimator-filter combination in a specific location between the X-ray source and the imager.

At each step of a workflow performed by an operator that involves a plurality of input mechanisms in a radiation therapy system, the operator is assisted in the process of selecting the next input mechanism in a way that greatly reduces the number of possible input mechanisms that can be chosen. A first subset of input mechanisms is made visually prominent via a first visual technique and a second subset of the input mechanisms is made visually prominent via a second visual technique. The first subset includes input mechanisms that are available for selection at that particular step in the workflow and the second subset includes recommended input mechanisms that are the most likely to be the next input mechanism that should be actuated by the operator at that particular step in the workflow.

A radiation therapy system includes an X-ray imaging system that is configured with a combined and simplified filter and collimator positioning mechanism. In addition, an X-ray imager of the RT system is only positioned at a few discrete locations within a plane that is a fixed distance from the imaging X-ray source when generating X-ray images. As a result, for each of these discrete imaging positions, the simplified filter and collimator positioning mechanism positions a specific collimator-filter combination in a specific location between the X-ray source and the imager.

A radiation therapy system includes a treatment couch positioning assembly that is directly coupled to a fixed structure supporting the linear accelerator of the radiation therapy system. The radiation therapy system can be installed in a radiation therapy facility without the floor of the facility being excavated and a sub-floor structure, such as a base frame, being installed. To laterally position a patient relative to the linear accelerator, the treatment couch positioning assembly of the radiation therapy system is laterally translated via a linear motor, and laterally translates with the treatment couch, rather than cantilevering the treatment couch to either side of the couch positioning assembly.

A motion-enable device includes a mechanical switch and a capacitive sensor with a sensing region that is located adjacent to the mechanical switch. The mechanical switch enables a first signal when closed or actuated that indicates that the mechanical switch is in an active state. The capacitive sensor enables a second signal when a conductive object is disposed in the sensing region, where the second signal indicates that the capacitive sensor is in an active state. Enablement of operation of an apparatus depends on receipt of both the first signal and the second signal. The mechanical switch and the capacitive sensor act as the two separate switches required by functional safety requirements for a motion enable device. Because the sensing region of the capacitive sensor is adjacent to the mechanical switch, the first and second signals are generated when an operator actuates the mechanical switch with a single digit.

A control board drivers with polycarbonate membrane that includes drivers with an adhesive polycarbonate membrane and electronic circuits, with an opening for passing a connection FLET between the membrane and a SLAVE module, and a five-way cable projecting from the SLAVE module. The five-way cable has two data communication wires, two feeding wires and one spare wire that connects the SLAVE module and a MASTER module. The adhesive membrane, along with the SLAVE module and the MASTER module, allow for the replacement of all components (drivers) in an electric control board.

A control board drivers with polycarbonate membrane that includes drivers with an adhesive polycarbonate membrane and electronic circuits, with an opening for passing a connection FLET between the membrane and a SLAVE module, and a five-way cable projecting from the SLAVE module. The five-way cable has two data communication wires, two feeding wires and one spare wire that connects the SLAVE module and a MASTER module. The adhesive membrane, along with the SLAVE module and the MASTER module, allow for the replacement of all components (drivers) in an electric control board.

Electronic pressure switch comprising a pressure sensor and a circuit provided in turn with a switch for the activation/deactivation of an electric pump, an input terminal and an output terminal for connection to the mains and connection between the pressure switch and the electric pump and a microcontroller for controlling the switch, which receives signals from the pressure sensor, wherein the electric circuit comprises a current sensor connected to the microcontroller, so that it can stop the operation of the electric pump due to overcurrent, thus avoiding having to mount a specific sensor in the electric pump. It also allows, by interacting with the pressure sensor through a programmed logic, an operation of the electric pump in no-load condition, without water, as well as water hammers, to be detected with greater reliability.