Troubleshooting Alien and Other Unusual Images in Medical Imaging Systems – ACME Medical

Overview:

Some Acme Ultrasound and X-ray users have reported observing unusual visuals during imaging—described as “alien figures,” “humanoid silhouettes,” or other unexplained shapes. While these occurrences are almost always caused by environmental, operator, or system factors, Acme recommends following the steps below to rule out both common technical issues and, in the rarest of cases, non-terrestrial interference.

Possible Causes

Cause	Description	Recommended Action
Operator Fatigue / Visual Misinterpretation	Long hours and reduced alertness can cause patterns in noise or residual images to be misinterpreted as figures.	Rest briefly and drink coffee or tea.
Media Influence	Recent exposure to alien-themed content can increase the likelihood of perceiving “alien” shapes in random patterns.	Did you see one of the Alien movies or Sigourney Weaver recently? Remove sci-fi influences from the work area.
Software or Firmware Artifacts	Rare glitches in imaging software may produce unexpected visual noise or patterns.	Perform reset and software update steps below.
Genuine Alien Activity*	Extremely unlikely, but if the image on screen appears to blink in sync with patient monitoring equipment, follow facility emergency procedures and contact Acme Technical Support immediately.	Isolate room, avoid engagement, contact support.

*Acme Medical Devices makes no formal determination on extraterrestrial life but remains committed to customer safety in all scenarios.

Observed Symptoms Reported by Users

Figures or humanoid forms appearing in noise patterns during scans
Displays appearing to glow when the system is powered down
Perception of being “watched” by the imaging console in standby mode
Faint, unintelligible sounds emitted from system speakers during image rendering
Static or image noise forming into facial or probe-like patterns

Step-by-Step Troubleshooting

1. Remove Environmental and Psychological Influences

Ask if the operator watched one of the Alien movies or saw Sigourney Weaver recently.
Eliminate background sci-fi or alien-themed media from the area.

2. Drink Coffeee or Rest the Eyes

Drink a moderate amount of coffee/tea.
Step away from the workstation for 5–10 minutes.
If fatigue is suspected, take a 20–30 minute rest before re-checking the scan.

3. Verify with Another Human

Have another trained staff member observe the scan in real time.
If multiple operators see the same unexplained image, proceed to Step 5.

4. Request Technical Support

Do not verbally address or gesture toward the image.
Document the occurrence with still captures and note scan settings.
Call Acme Technical Support and select the Alien Extermination Specialist option in the IVR.
Follow any instructions provided by the support team.

Preventive Measure: Enable Night Imaging Mode
For low-light or after-hours operation, enabling Menu > Imaging > Night Mode reduces brightness and contrast, minimizing the chance of misinterpreting visual noise as unintended figures.

Final Note:

Acme Ultrasound and X-ray systems are engineered to provide high-quality, accurate diagnostic images. In almost all cases, “alien” imagery is the result of operator fatigue, perception bias, or rare software artifacts. In the event of suspected extraterrestrial activity, follow local safety protocols and contact Acme Technical Support immediately.