Display method and device for multi-part magnetic resonance protocol selection

Abstract

The invention provides a display method and device for multi-part magnetic resonance protocol selection. The method comprises the following steps: displaying a protocol selection interface comprising a to-be-selected protocol list and a selected protocol list; in response to the operation of selecting the target protocol by the user, verifying whether the part information applicable to the target protocol is matched with the part information corresponding to the selected protocol; if not, a mask layer is displayed, and areas associated with the information of all the parts are displayed in the mask layer; determining a target area selected by the user from each area; and displaying the name of the target protocol and the part information corresponding to the target protocol in the selected protocol list. According to the scheme, when it is verified that the applicable part information in the target protocol is not matched with the part information corresponding to the selected protocol, it is determined that the user needs to perform protocol selection for multiple parts, and therefore the mask layer containing the multiple areas associated with the part information is displayed; therefore, a user can quickly perform protocol selection for multiple parts through the mask layer, so that the purposes of simplifying operation and improving efficiency are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of display control, and particularly to a display method and device for multi-site magnetic resonance protocol selection. Background Art

[0002] Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a technique that uses the principle of nuclear magnetic resonance to excite hydrogen atomic nuclei in human tissues through radiofrequency pulses and receive the electromagnetic signals they emit for imaging. MRI has the advantages of being radiation-free, having high soft tissue resolution, and being able to perform multi-parameter imaging, and has been widely used in clinical diagnosis and medical research. A magnetic resonance protocol (MRI protocol) is a standardized program combination that guides magnetic resonance imaging examinations and is customized according to clinical needs and examination sites. Different sites (such as the brain, spine, joints) and diseases (such as tumors, inflammation) have specific protocols designed to optimize diagnostic information and improve efficiency. The protocol can be adjusted by the user according to clinical needs. For example, a protocol applicable to the knee joint can also be used for ankle joint scanning in a specific scenario after the user adjusts the program parameters. Conventional MRI scanning systems include a set of built-in predefined sites and the predefined MRI protocols applicable to each site.

[0003] Existing MRI scanning workflows usually target a single site. When registering for a scan, the user needs to select an examination site and then choose one or more protocols from the predefined protocol list as the target protocol. However, in actual applications, users often need to perform multi-site scans on patients, such as whole-body tumor screening, multiple sclerosis assessment, etc. When performing multi-site scans under the existing MRI scanning workflow, multiple registrations are required. For example: register site 1, select the target protocol for site 1, perform the positioning for site 1, start the scan, scan completed; register site 2, select the target protocol for site 2, perform the positioning for site 2, start the scan, scan completed.

[0004] In summary, the existing MRI scanning workflow only supports establishing a "one-to-many" relationship between the examination site and the target protocol, and one registration is completed after establishing one relationship. When there is a multi-site scanning requirement, the user needs to repeat the above registration and inspection process multiple times, and needs to operate the machine body and the computer back and forth between the operation room and the scanning room multiple times, which has the problems of cumbersome operation and low efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, embodiments of the present invention provide a display method and device for multi-site magnetic resonance protocol selection to achieve the purpose of simplifying operations and improving efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, embodiments of the present invention provide the following technical solutions:

[0007] A first aspect of embodiments of the present invention discloses a display method for multi-site magnetic resonance protocol selection, the method including:

[0008] When the user inputs an instruction to start the protocol selection process, a protocol selection interface including a list of candidate protocols and a list of selected protocols is displayed; multiple names of preset magnetic resonance protocols are displayed in the list of candidate protocols; the name of the selected protocol and the corresponding part information are displayed in the list of selected protocols; the selected protocols are those previously selected by the user from each of the magnetic resonance protocols.

[0009] In response to the user's operation of selecting a target protocol from each of the magnetic resonance protocols, verify whether the part information preset to be applicable in the target protocol matches the part information corresponding to the selected protocol.

[0010] If not, a mask layer is displayed, and based on the part information preset to be applicable in the target protocol and the part information corresponding to the selected protocol, the regions associated with each of the part information are displayed in the mask layer.

[0011] According to the user's region selection operation, determine the target region selected by the user from each of the regions.

[0012] Use the part information associated with the target region as the part information corresponding to the target protocol, and display the name of the target protocol and the part information corresponding to the target protocol in the list of selected protocols.

[0013] Preferably, if among the part information preset to be applicable in the target protocol and the part information corresponding to the selected protocol, there is part information corresponding to multiple laterality information, the method further includes:

[0014] For each part information without corresponding laterality information, display the region associated with the target part information in the mask layer.

[0015] For each part information corresponding to multiple laterality information, for each laterality information, display the region associated with the laterality information and the part information in the mask layer.

[0016] After determining the target region selected by the user from each of the regions according to the user's region selection operation, use the part information and the laterality information associated with the target region as the part information corresponding to the target protocol and the laterality information corresponding to the target protocol, respectively.

[0017] In the list of selected protocols, display the name of the target protocol, the part information corresponding to the target protocol, and the laterality information corresponding to the target protocol.

[0018] Preferably, in response to the user's operation of selecting a target protocol from each of the magnetic resonance protocols, verifying whether the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol matches the part information corresponding to the selected protocol includes:

[0019] In response to the user clicking to select a target protocol from each of the magnetic resonance protocols, a corresponding drag object is displayed. When the user drags the drag object to the selected protocol list, verify whether the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol matches the part information corresponding to the selected protocol;

[0020] Or,

[0021] In response to the user clicking to select a target protocol from each of the magnetic resonance protocols and clicking the preset add button in the protocol selection interface, verify whether the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol matches the part information corresponding to the selected protocol.

[0022] Preferably, the determining the target area selected by the user from each of the areas according to the user's area selection operation includes:

[0023] When the user drags the drag object into any one of the areas and releases the click, determine the target area selected by the user;

[0024] Or,

[0025] When the user clicks on any one of the areas, determine the target area selected by the user.

[0026] Preferably, the method further includes:

[0027] When the user drags the drag object outside the mask layer and releases the click, hide the mask layer and end the target protocol selection process;

[0028] Or,

[0029] When the user clicks on the area outside the mask layer, hide the mask layer and end the target protocol selection process.

[0030] A second aspect of the embodiments of the present invention discloses a display device for multi-site magnetic resonance protocol selection, the device includes:

[0031] An opening unit, configured to display a protocol selection interface including a list of candidate protocols and a list of selected protocols when the user inputs an instruction for starting a protocol selection process; the list of candidate protocols displays the names of multiple preset magnetic resonance protocols; the list of selected protocols displays the names of the selected protocols and the corresponding part information; the selected protocols are selected by the user from each of the magnetic resonance protocols in the past;

[0032] A target protocol selection unit, configured to, in response to an operation where a user selects a target protocol from each of the magnetic resonance protocols, verify whether the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol matches the part information corresponding to the selected protocol;

[0033] A mask layer display unit, configured to, if the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol does not match the part information corresponding to the selected protocol, display a mask layer, and based on the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol and the part information corresponding to the selected protocol, display in the mask layer the regions associated with each of the part information;

[0034] A region selection unit, configured to determine a target region selected by the user from each of the regions according to the user's region selection operation;

[0035] A target protocol addition unit, configured to use the part information associated with the target region as the part information corresponding to the target protocol, and display the name of the target protocol and the part information corresponding to the target protocol in the selected protocol list.

[0036] Preferably, if among the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol and the part information corresponding to the selected protocol, there is part information corresponding to multiple laterality information, the mask layer display unit is further configured to:

[0037] For each part information without corresponding laterality information, display in the mask layer the region associated with the target part information; for each part information corresponding to multiple laterality information, for each laterality information, display in the mask layer the region associated with the laterality information and the part information;

[0038] Correspondingly, the target protocol addition unit is further configured to:

[0039] After determining the target region selected by the user from each of the regions according to the user's region selection operation, use the part information and the laterality information associated with the target region as the part information corresponding to the target protocol and the laterality information corresponding to the target protocol respectively; in the selected protocol list, display the name of the target protocol, the part information corresponding to the target protocol, and the laterality information corresponding to the target protocol.

[0040] Preferably, the target protocol selection unit is specifically configured to:

[0041] In response to the user clicking to select a target protocol from each of the magnetic resonance protocols, a corresponding drag object is displayed. When the user drags the drag object to the selected protocol list, it is verified whether the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol matches the part information corresponding to the selected protocol.

[0042] Or,

[0043] In response to the user clicking to select a target protocol from each of the magnetic resonance protocols and clicking the add button preset in the protocol selection interface, it is verified whether the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol matches the part information corresponding to the selected protocol.

[0044] Preferably, the area selection unit is specifically configured to:

[0045] When the user drags the drag object into any one of the areas and releases the click, determine the target area selected by the user;

[0046] Or,

[0047] When the user clicks on any one of the areas, determine the target area selected by the user.

[0048] Preferably, the device further includes:

[0049] A cancellation operation unit, configured to hide the mask layer and end the selection process of the target protocol when the user drags the drag object outside the mask layer and releases the click;

[0050] Or,

[0051] When the user clicks on the area outside the mask layer, hide the mask layer and end the selection process of the target protocol.

[0052] Based on the above-mentioned display method and device for multi-site magnetic resonance protocol selection provided by the embodiments of the present invention, in this solution, when it is verified that the applicable part information in the target protocol does not match the part information corresponding to the selected protocol, it is determined that the user needs to select a protocol for multiple parts, so as to display a mask layer including multiple areas associated with each part information, enabling the user to quickly select a protocol for multiple parts through the mask layer, thereby achieving the purpose of simplifying operations and improving efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0053] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only the embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained according to the provided drawings without creative efforts.

[0054] Figure 1 Flowchart of a display method for multi-site magnetic resonance protocol selection disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0055] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of a protocol selection interface disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0056] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of a mask layer display disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 4 Layout diagram of a mask layer area disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0058] Figure 5 Another layout diagram of a mask layer area disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0059] Figure 6 Structure diagram of a display device for multi-site magnetic resonance protocol selection disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed implementation manners

[0060] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0061] In this application, the term "including", "comprising" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or further includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. Without further limitation, the element defined by the statement "including a..." does not exclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the element.

[0062] As can be seen from the background art, the existing MRI scanning workflow only supports establishing a "one-to-many" relationship between the examination site and the target protocol, and a registration is completed after establishing one relationship. When there is a multi-site scanning requirement, the user needs to repeat the registration and examination process multiple times, and needs to operate the body and the computer back and forth between the operation room and the scanning room multiple times, resulting in cumbersome operation and low efficiency.

[0063] Therefore, the embodiments of the present invention disclose a display method and device for multi-site magnetic resonance protocol selection. In this solution, when the applicable site information in the target protocol does not match the site information corresponding to the selected protocol, it is determined that the user needs to select a protocol for multiple sites, and thus a mask layer including multiple regions associated with each site information is displayed, enabling the user to quickly select a protocol for multiple sites through the mask layer, thereby achieving the purpose of simplifying operations and improving efficiency.

[0064] As Figure 1 shown, it is a flowchart of a display method for multi-site magnetic resonance protocol selection disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention, including the following steps:

[0065] Step S1: When the user inputs an instruction to start the protocol selection process, display a protocol selection interface including a list of candidate protocols and a list of selected protocols.

[0066] In step S1, the user can input an instruction for the protocol selection process in two stages.

[0067] Among them, the magnetic resonance scanning system requires that a corresponding magnetic resonance protocol must be selected during patient registration. Therefore, during the registration stage, an instruction to start the protocol selection process is allowed to be input.

[0068] During the scanning stage, that is, after the registration stage, during the process of the user scanning the patient according to the selected protocol, an instruction to start the protocol selection process can also be input to perform protocol selection, update the list of selected protocols, and then continue the scanning based on the updated list of selected protocols.

[0069] Among them, the list of candidate protocols displays the names of multiple preset magnetic resonance protocols; the list of selected protocols displays the names of the selected protocols and the corresponding site information; the selected protocols are selected by the user from various magnetic resonance protocols in the past.

[0070] It should be noted that the site information corresponding to the selected protocol refers to: the site information corresponding to the site that needs to be scanned using the selected protocol.

[0071] It can be understood that if there is no selected protocol, a blank list of selected protocols is displayed.

[0072] As Figure 2 shown, it is a schematic diagram of a protocol selection interface disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0073] It includes: a list of candidate protocols 101, a list of selected protocols 102, and an add button 103.

[0074] Preferably, a drop-down button is provided on the right side of both the list of candidate protocols 101 and the list of selected protocols 102.

[0075] Step S2: In response to the user's operation of selecting a target protocol from various magnetic resonance protocols, verify whether the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol matches the part information corresponding to the selected protocol.

[0076] The specific implementation process of Step S2 includes the following two methods:

[0077] First, in response to the user clicking to select a target protocol from various magnetic resonance protocols, display the corresponding drag object. When the user drags the drag object to the selected protocol list, verify whether the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol matches the part information corresponding to the selected protocol.

[0078] It can be understood that the drag object is, for example, a small circle. When the user clicks to select the target protocol with the mouse and does not release the click, a drag object is generated at the click position to represent the selected target protocol. The drag object moves according to the movement of the mouse to form a drag effect.

[0079] Second, in response to the user clicking to select a target protocol from various magnetic resonance protocols and clicking the preset add button in the protocol selection interface, verify whether the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol matches the part information corresponding to the selected protocol.

[0080] It can be understood that when the user clicks (releases the click after clicking) to select the target protocol, the target protocol is highlighted in the list of protocols to be selected. Then the user clicks the preset add button (i.e., Figure 2 the add button 103 in

[0081] to start verifying whether the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol matches the part information corresponding to the selected protocol.

[0082] Among them, the process of verifying whether the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol matches the part information corresponding to the selected protocol is as follows:

[0083] When there is one or more selected protocols in the selected protocol list, and it is verified that the examination part (the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol) that the currently selected target protocol usually applies to does not match the part information corresponding to the selected protocol, it will be recognized as a multi-part scan and enter the multi-part scan workflow (that is, it is determined that the user needs to perform a multi-part scan and has a need to add magnetic resonance protocols corresponding to multiple parts).

[0084] Step S3: If not, display a mask layer, and based on the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol and the part information corresponding to the selected protocol, display the areas associated with each part information in the mask layer.

[0085] It should be noted that if the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol matches the part information corresponding to the selected protocol, the protocol is added according to the existing MRI scanning workflow for a single part.

[0086] As Figure 3 shown, it is a schematic diagram of mask layer display disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0087] A mask layer 201 is displayed in the selected protocol list 102 area, and the mask layer 201 can have a semi-transparent effect.

[0088] The mask layer 201 divides into an equal number of areas (not exceeding 9 areas) according to each part information corresponding to the selected protocol and the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol, and each area is associated with different part information. For example, area 202 is associated with the head; area 203 is associated with the chest; area 204 is associated with the abdomen.

[0089] As Figure 4 shown, it is a layout diagram of mask layer areas disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0090] It includes two-part layout, three-part layout, four-part layout, five-part layout, six-part layout, seven-part layout, eight-part layout and nine-part layout.

[0091] It should be noted that the area division in the mask layer can be customized according to the actual needs of the user. For example:

[0092] Divided into large areas such as the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, limbs, etc. according to the human anatomical structure.

[0093] If the user has higher requirements for a certain examination part, the above large areas can be further divided into smaller sub-areas (also not exceeding 9), for example, the head area can include the brain, cerebellum, brainstem, etc., without affecting the display of other large areas.

[0094] Corresponding lateral information can be set for each area, such as left side, right side. For the explanation of lateral information, please refer to the following embodiments of the present invention.

[0095] Step S4: Determine the target area selected by the user from each area according to the user's area selection operation.

[0096] In the specific implementation process of step S4, if the user selects the target protocol by dragging, when the user drags the dragged object into any of the regions and releases the click, the target region selected by the user is determined.

[0097] Specifically, the user moves the mouse in the mask layer to move the dragged object. When the mouse hovers over a certain region, that region is highlighted. The user can release the click to select that region as the target region.

[0098] In one embodiment, when the user drags the dragged object outside the mask layer and releases the click, the mask layer is hidden, and the selection process of the target protocol ends.

[0099] If the user selects the target protocol by clicking the add button during the selection process of the target protocol, when the user clicks on any region in the mask layer, the target region selected by the user is determined.

[0100] Specifically, each region in the mask layer acts as a button. When the user clicks on a certain region, that region can be used as the target region.

[0101] In one embodiment, when the user clicks on a region outside the mask layer, the mask layer is hidden, and the selection process of the target protocol ends.

[0102] Step S5: Use the part information associated with the target region as the part information corresponding to the target protocol, and display the name of the target protocol and the part information corresponding to the target protocol in the selected protocol list.

[0103] In step S5, after the target region is selected, the target protocol can be added to the selected protocol list, and the corresponding part information is added to the target protocol. The selected protocol list is updated in real time to display the name of the target protocol and the part information.

[0104] In one embodiment, if there is part information corresponding to multiple lateral information in the pre-set applicable part information of the target protocol and the part information corresponding to the selected protocol, the following steps are executed:

[0105] For each part information without corresponding lateral information, display the region associated with the target part information in the mask layer;

[0106] For each part information corresponding to multiple lateral information, for each lateral information, display the region associated with the lateral information and the part information in the mask layer;

[0107] Correspondingly, after determining the target area selected by the user from each area according to the area selection operation of the user, the part information and laterality information associated with the target area are respectively used as the part information corresponding to the target protocol and the laterality information corresponding to the target protocol; in the selected protocol list, the name of the target protocol, the part information corresponding to the target protocol, and the laterality information corresponding to the target protocol are displayed.

[0108] It should be noted that the laterality information includes: left, right, and bilateral. If the part information has corresponding laterality information, it means that this part information has left and right distinctions in the human body, such as the left shoulder and the right shoulder, the left hand and the right hand, and so on.

[0109] As Figure 5 shown, it is another layout diagram of the mask layer area disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0110] The area corresponding to the part information without corresponding laterality information in the mask layer is Figure 5 as shown on the left. If the laterality information corresponding to the part information is left and right, then Figure 5 the area shown on the left is further divided into smaller areas, and each area can be set with corresponding laterality information (that is, Figure 5 as shown on the right).

[0111] For another example, if the part information is the shoulder, then in Figure 3 the side mask layer 201 shown, the left shoulder associated area 205 and the right shoulder associated area 206, that is to say, the area 205 is associated with the shoulder and the left side, and the area 206 is associated with the shoulder and the right side.

[0112] In the embodiment of the present invention, the mask layer is divided into multiple areas according to the number of examination parts, and further distinguished and displayed according to whether the examination parts have laterality. When registering and scanning, the user can quickly add examination parts and laterality information to the target protocol, and at the same time can input multiple examination parts and target protocols at one time, establishing a "many-to-many" relationship between the parts and the protocols, enabling the user to complete the multi-part scanning workflow through simple operations.

[0113] Based on the above-mentioned display method for multi-part magnetic resonance protocol selection disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention, the specific operation process of the user includes the following two methods:

[0114] The specific operation process includes 2 interaction methods:

[0115] a. Mouse drag-and-drop interaction: (1) The user drags the target protocol from the list of protocols to be selected to the area of the list of selected protocols. (2) When there is already one or more selected protocols corresponding to the part information in the list of selected protocols, and it is verified that the part information to which the target protocol is usually applicable does not match the part information corresponding to the selected protocols, it is recognized as multi-site scanning and enters the multi-site scanning workflow. (3) A semi-transparent mask layer appears in the area of the list of selected protocols, and one or more areas are displayed according to the number of part information corresponding to the selected protocols and the lateral information corresponding to the part information. (4) Drag the target protocol by long-pressing the mouse, hover it over the target area and release it to complete the selection of the multi-site target protocol. (5) If you want to cancel this selection operation, after the mouse moves out of the mask layer, the mask layer disappears and the operation is cancelled. The cancellation operation can be performed at any time after the mask layer appears.

[0116] b. Mouse click interaction: (1) After the user clicks on the target protocol in the list of protocols to be selected, click the add button. (2) When there is already one or more selected protocols corresponding to the part information in the list of selected protocols, and it is verified that the part information to which the target protocol is usually applicable does not match the part information corresponding to the selected protocols, it is recognized as multi-site scanning and enters the multi-site scanning workflow. (3) A semi-transparent mask layer appears in the area of the list of selected protocols, and one or more areas are displayed according to the number of part information corresponding to the selected protocols and the lateral information corresponding to the part information. (4) Click on the area in the mask layer that is associated with the part information to complete the selection of the multi-site scanning protocol. (5) If you want to cancel this operation, click on the area outside the mask layer, the mask layer disappears and the operation is cancelled. The cancellation operation can be performed at any time after the mask layer appears.

[0117] Combined with the specific application scenario, the specific operation process of the user is as follows:

[0118] Scenario 1: Patient scanning requirement: Perform multi-site scanning of the head, neck, and shoulders.

[0119] Implementation scenario: At the patient registration stage, the list of selected protocols already contains the part information of the head and neck, and the names of their respective selected protocols. You want to add a scanning process for the left shoulder.

[0120] Interaction method 1 (mouse drag-and-drop interaction):

[0121] (1) The user drags a new target protocol from the list of candidate protocols to the area of the selected protocols list. (2) After system verification, if the new target protocol is generally applicable to the shoulder and is different from the head and neck corresponding to the selected protocol, it is automatically recognized as a multi-site scan and enters the multi-site scan workflow. (3) A semi-transparent mask layer appears in the area of the selected protocols list. The mask layer is divided into three areas, corresponding to the head, neck, and shoulder respectively. Since the shoulder has a lateral property, the shoulder area is further divided into two sub-areas: the left shoulder and the right shoulder. (4) The user long-presses and drags the target protocol with the mouse and hovers it over the area associated with the left shoulder to complete the selection of the multi-site scan protocol.

[0122] Interaction method 2 (mouse click interaction):

[0123] (1) After the user clicks to select a new target protocol from the list of candidate protocols, the user clicks the add button. (2) After verification, if the new target protocol is generally applicable to the shoulder and is different from the head and neck corresponding to the selected protocol, it is automatically recognized as a multi-site scan and enters the multi-site scan workflow. (3) A semi-transparent mask layer appears in the area of the selected protocols list. The mask layer is divided into three areas, corresponding to the head, neck, and shoulder respectively. Since the shoulder has a lateral property, the shoulder area is further divided into two sub-areas: the left shoulder and the right shoulder. (4) The user clicks on the area associated with the left shoulder with the mouse to complete the selection of the multi-site scan protocol.

[0124] Scenario 2: Patient scan requirement: Perform multi-site scans of the head, neck, and shoulder.

[0125] Implementation scenario: During the patient scan phase, only the site information of the head and the name of the corresponding selected protocol are available in the selected protocols list, and it is desired to add scan processes for the neck and the left shoulder.

[0126] Interaction method 1 (mouse drag interaction):

[0127] (1) The user drags the target protocol A from the list of candidate protocols to the area of the selected protocols list. (2) After verification, if the target protocol A is usually applicable to the neck and is different from the head corresponding to the selected protocol, it is identified as a multi-site scan and enters the multi-site scan workflow. (3) A semi-transparent mask layer appears in the area of the selected protocols list. The mask layer is divided into two areas, which are respectively associated with the part information corresponding to the head and the neck. (4) The user long-presses and drags the target protocol A with the mouse and hovers it over the area associated with the neck to complete the selection of the neck scan protocol. (5) Drag the target protocol B from the list of candidate protocols to the area of the selected protocols list. (6) After verification, if the target protocol B is usually applicable to the shoulder and is different from the head and shoulder corresponding to the selected protocol, it is identified as a multi-site scan and enters the multi-site scan workflow. (7) A semi-transparent mask layer appears in the area of the selected protocols list. The mask layer is divided into three areas, which are respectively associated with the part information corresponding to the head, the neck, and the shoulder. Since the shoulder has a lateral property, the shoulder area is further divided into two sub-areas inside: the left shoulder and the right shoulder. (8) The user long-presses and drags the target protocol B with the mouse and hovers it over the area associated with the left shoulder to complete the selection of the left shoulder scan protocol.

[0128] Interaction method 2 (mouse click interaction):

[0129] (1) After the user clicks and selects the target protocol A from the list of candidate protocols, click the add button. (2) After verification, if the target protocol A is usually applicable to the neck and is different from the head corresponding to the selected protocol, it is identified as a multi-site scan and enters the multi-site scan workflow. (3) A semi-transparent mask layer appears in the area of the selected protocols list. The mask layer is divided into two areas, which are respectively associated with the part information corresponding to the head and the neck. (4) Click the area associated with the neck with the mouse to complete the selection of the neck scan protocol. (5) After the user clicks and selects the target protocol B from the list of candidate protocols, click the add button. (6) After verification, if the target protocol B is usually applicable to the shoulder and is different from the head and shoulder corresponding to the selected protocol, it is identified as a multi-site scan and enters the multi-site scan workflow. (7) A semi-transparent mask layer appears in the area of the selected protocols list. The mask layer is divided into three areas, which are respectively associated with the part information corresponding to the head, the neck, and the shoulder. Since the shoulder has a lateral property, the shoulder area is further divided into two sub-areas inside: the left shoulder and the right shoulder. (8) Click the area associated with the left shoulder with the mouse to complete the selection of the left shoulder scan protocol.

[0130] Based on the display method for multi-site magnetic resonance protocol selection disclosed in the above embodiments of the present invention, in this solution, the user can complete the addition of multiple part information, lateral information, and target protocols in two ways: dragging or clicking. Through the mask layer interface, the user can intuitively see the areas associated with different part information and lateral information and make selections according to needs. The interaction method is more in line with the user's operation habits, thus achieving the purpose of simplifying operations and improving operation efficiency.

[0131] Corresponding to the display method for multi-site magnetic resonance protocol selection disclosed in the above embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 6 shown, it is a structural diagram of a display device for multi-site magnetic resonance protocol selection disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention, including: an opening unit 601, a target protocol selection unit 602, a mask layer display unit 603, a region selection unit 604, and a target protocol addition unit 605.

[0132] The opening unit 601 is configured to display a protocol selection interface including a list of candidate protocols and a list of selected protocols when a user inputs an instruction for starting the protocol selection process; the list of candidate protocols displays the names of multiple preset magnetic resonance protocols; the list of selected protocols displays the names of the selected protocols and the corresponding site information; the selected protocols are selected by the user from various magnetic resonance protocols in the past.

[0133] The target protocol selection unit 602 is configured to verify whether the site information preset to be applicable in the target protocol matches the site information corresponding to the selected protocols in response to the user's operation of selecting a target protocol from various magnetic resonance protocols.

[0134] In one embodiment, the target protocol selection unit 602 is specifically configured to:

[0135] In response to the user clicking to select a target protocol from various magnetic resonance protocols, display a corresponding drag object, and when the user drags the drag object to the list of selected protocols, verify whether the site information preset to be applicable in the target protocol matches the site information corresponding to the selected protocols;

[0136] Or,

[0137] In response to the user clicking to select a target protocol from various magnetic resonance protocols and clicking an add button preset in the protocol selection interface, verify whether the site information preset to be applicable in the target protocol matches the site information corresponding to the selected protocols.

[0138] The mask layer display unit 603 is configured to display a mask layer if the site information preset to be applicable in the target protocol does not match the site information corresponding to the selected protocols, and display the regions associated with each site information in the mask layer based on the site information preset to be applicable in the target protocol and the site information corresponding to the selected protocols.

[0139] The region selection unit 604 is configured to determine a target region selected by the user from various regions according to the user's region selection operation.

[0140] In one embodiment, the region selection unit 604 is specifically configured to:

[0141] When the user drags the drag object into any region and releases the click, determine the target region selected by the user;

[0142] Alternatively,

[0143] When the user clicks on any area, determine the target area selected by the user.

[0144] In one embodiment, the apparatus further includes:

[0145] An operation cancellation unit, configured to hide the mask layer and end the selection process of the target protocol when the user drags and drops the drag object outside the mask layer and releases the click;

[0146] Alternatively,

[0147] When the user clicks on an area outside the mask layer, hide the mask layer and end the selection process of the target protocol.

[0148] A target protocol adding unit 605, configured to use the part information associated with the target area as the part information corresponding to the target protocol, and display the name of the target protocol and the part information corresponding to the target protocol in the selected protocol list.

[0149] In one embodiment, if there is part information corresponding to multiple lateral information in the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol and the part information corresponding to the selected protocol, the mask layer display unit 603 is further configured to:

[0150] For each part information without corresponding lateral information, display the area associated with the target part information in the mask layer; for each part information corresponding to multiple lateral information, for each lateral information, display the area associated with the lateral information and the part information in the mask layer;

[0151] Correspondingly, the target protocol adding unit 605 is further configured to:

[0152] After determining the target area selected by the user from each area according to the user's area selection operation, use the part information and lateral information associated with the target area as the part information and lateral information corresponding to the target protocol respectively; in the selected protocol list, display the name of the target protocol, the part information corresponding to the target protocol, and the lateral information corresponding to the target protocol.

[0153] Based on the display device for multi-part magnetic resonance protocol selection disclosed in the above embodiments of the present invention, in this solution, the user can complete the addition of multiple part information, lateral information, and target protocols in two ways: dragging or clicking. Through the mask layer interface, the user can intuitively see the areas associated with different part information and lateral information and make selections according to needs. The interaction method is more in line with the user's operation habits, thereby achieving the purpose of simplifying operations and improving operation efficiency.

[0154] Each embodiment in this specification is described in a progressive manner. For the same or similar parts among the embodiments, reference can be made to each other, and the key point of each embodiment is to illustrate the differences from other embodiments. In particular, for a system or system embodiment, since it is basically similar to the method embodiment, the description is relatively simple, and reference can be made to the corresponding part of the method embodiment for relevant content. The systems and system embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed to multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solution of this embodiment. A person of ordinary skill in the art can understand and implement it without creative efforts.

[0155] Those skilled in the art can further realize that the units and algorithm steps of each example described in combination with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented by electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of the two. To clearly illustrate the interchangeability of hardware and software, the composition and steps of each example have been generally described according to functions in the above description. Whether these functions are executed in a hardware or software manner depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered to exceed the scope of the present invention.

[0156] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be obvious to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but will be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A method for displaying multi-site magnetic resonance protocol selection, characterized in that: The method comprises: When the user inputs an instruction for starting the protocol selection process, a protocol selection interface including a list of protocols to be selected and a list of selected protocols is displayed; the list of protocols to be selected displays the names of multiple preset magnetic resonance protocols; the list of selected protocols displays the name of the selected protocol and the corresponding part information; the selected protocol is selected by the user from each of the magnetic resonance protocols in the past; In response to a user selecting a target protocol from each of the magnetic resonance protocols, verifying whether the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol matches the part information corresponding to the selected protocol; If not, displaying a mask layer, and based on the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol and the part information corresponding to the selected protocol, displaying the areas associated with each part information in the mask layer; According to the area selection operation of the user, determining a target area selected by the user from each of the areas; The part information associated with the target area is used as the part information corresponding to the target protocol, and the name of the target protocol and the part information corresponding to the target protocol are displayed in the selected protocol list.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that: If the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol and the part information corresponding to the selected protocol include the part information corresponding to a plurality of lateral information, the method further includes: For each piece of the part information for which there is no corresponding laterality information, displaying a region associated with the target part information in the mask layer; For each of the part information corresponding to the plurality of laterality information, for each of the laterality information, displaying an area associated with the laterality information and the part information in the mask layer; After determining the target area selected by the user from the various areas according to the area selection operation of the user, the part information and the laterality information associated with the target area are used as the part information corresponding to the target protocol and the laterality information corresponding to the target protocol, respectively; In the selected protocol list, the name of the target protocol, the location information corresponding to the target protocol, and the laterality information corresponding to the target protocol are displayed.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that In response to the user selecting a target protocol from each of the magnetic resonance protocols, verifying whether the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol matches the part information corresponding to the selected protocol, includes: In response to the user clicking to select a target protocol from each of the magnetic resonance protocols, a corresponding drag object is displayed, and when the user drags the drag object to the selected protocol list, it is verified whether the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol matches the part information corresponding to the selected protocol; or, In response to the user clicking to select a target protocol from each of the magnetic resonance protocols and clicking a preset add button in the protocol selection interface, it is verified whether the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol matches the part information corresponding to the selected protocol.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that The step of determining the target area selected by the user from the areas according to the area selection operation of the user includes: When the user drags the drag object to any of the areas and releases the click, determining the target area selected by the user; or, When the user clicks on any of the areas, the target area selected by the user is determined.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that The method further comprises: When the user drags the dragged object outside the mask layer and releases the click, the mask layer is hidden and the target protocol selection process ends; or, When the user clicks on an area outside the mask layer, the mask layer is hidden and the target protocol selection process ends.

6. A display device for selecting a multi-site magnetic resonance protocol, characterized in that: The device comprises: The opening unit is used to display a protocol selection interface including a list of protocols to be selected and a list of selected protocols when the user inputs an instruction for opening the protocol selection process; the list of protocols to be selected displays the names of multiple preset magnetic resonance protocols; the list of selected protocols displays the name of the selected protocol and the corresponding part information; the selected protocol is selected by the user from each of the magnetic resonance protocols in the past; a target protocol selection unit, configured to verify whether the applicable part information preset in the target protocol matches the part information corresponding to the selected protocol in response to the user selecting the target protocol from the magnetic resonance protocols; A mask layer display unit, used to display a mask layer if the applicable part information pre-set in the target protocol and the part information corresponding to the selected protocol do not match, and to display the areas associated with each part information in the mask layer based on the applicable part information pre-set in the target protocol and the part information corresponding to the selected protocol; An area selection unit, configured to determine a target area selected by the user from each of the areas according to the area selection operation of the user; The target protocol adding unit is used to use the part information associated with the target area as the part information corresponding to the target protocol, and display the name of the target protocol and the part information corresponding to the target protocol in the selected protocol list.

7. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that If the applicable part information preset in the target protocol and the part information corresponding to the selected protocol include the part information corresponding to a plurality of lateral information, the mask layer display unit is further configured to: For each of the part information for which there is no corresponding laterality information, a region associated with the target part information is displayed in the mask layer; for each of the part information corresponding to a plurality of laterality information, a region associated with the laterality information and the part information is displayed in the mask layer for each of the laterality information; Correspondingly, the target protocol adding unit is further used for: After determining the target area selected by the user from the various areas according to the area selection operation of the user, the part information and the laterality information associated with the target area are used as the part information corresponding to the target protocol and the laterality information corresponding to the target protocol, respectively; In the selected protocol list, the name of the target protocol, the location information corresponding to the target protocol, and the laterality information corresponding to the target protocol are displayed.

8. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that The target protocol selection unit is specifically used to: In response to the user clicking to select a target protocol from each of the magnetic resonance protocols, a corresponding drag object is displayed, and when the user drags the drag object to the selected protocol list, it is verified whether the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol matches the part information corresponding to the selected protocol; or, In response to the user clicking to select a target protocol from each of the magnetic resonance protocols and clicking a preset add button in the protocol selection interface, it is verified whether the pre-set applicable part information in the target protocol matches the part information corresponding to the selected protocol.

9. The device according to claim 8, characterized in that The region selection unit is specifically used for: When the user drags the drag object to any of the areas and releases the click, determining the target area selected by the user; or, When the user clicks on any of the areas, the target area selected by the user is determined.

10. The device according to claim 9, characterized in that The device also includes: A cancel operation unit, used for hiding the mask layer and ending the target protocol selection process when the user drags the dragged object outside the mask layer and releases the click; or, When the user clicks on an area outside the mask layer, the mask layer is hidden and the target protocol selection process ends.

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