3D Imaging Parameter Setup via Visual Boundary Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current three-dimensional imaging systems require physicians to input parameters manually, leading to inaccuracies and inefficiencies, as they must visually estimate the position of features within tissue and repeatedly adjust imaging catheters, resulting in time-consuming and costly procedures.
Innovation Solution
The system allows operators to select image capture parameters directly from a displayed image of the tissue, enabling precise and accurate parameter setting by defining boundaries and positions within the image, thereby aligning parameters inherently with the tissue being imaged.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If physicians manually input parameters based on visual estimation, then the imaging system can capture images, but the positioning accuracy and precision are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses the displayed image as a copy or representation of the actual tissue structure. Physicians interact with the graphical user interface that displays the image, and their selections on this visual copy directly translate to accurate parameter settings for the imaging device, eliminating the need for separate manual parameter input while maintaining ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical process of manually inputting numerical parameters and physically positioning the catheter with a graphical interaction system. Physicians use mouse clicks or other input devices to select regions directly on the displayed image, and the system automatically converts these graphical selections into precise imaging parameters and catheter positioning commands.
2Manufacturing precision
If physicians repeatedly adjust catheter position through mechanical positioning, then they can attempt to capture the region of interest, but the procedure time increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by automatically calculating and setting the optimal catheter position and imaging parameters based on the physician's selection on the displayed image. This eliminates the need for repeated trial-and-adjustment cycles, as the system pre-computes the exact positioning and parameters needed to capture the selected region of interest in a single attempt.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides immediate feedback by displaying the image and allowing physicians to visually select the region of interest. The selected region is then automatically translated into precise imaging parameters and catheter positioning, creating a closed-loop system where the physician can see the result of their selection and the system responds with the appropriate action, eliminating guesswork and repeated adjustments.
3Productivity
If physicians use best guess positioning methods, then the imaging procedure can proceed, but the resulting images do not optimally include the entire region of interest
Solution Approach 1:
The physician interacts with a visual copy (the displayed image) rather than guessing positions. By selecting regions directly on this accurate visual representation, the physician ensures that the parameter settings precisely match the intended region of interest, guaranteeing optimal image coverage without sacrificing imaging efficiency.
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AI summary
The invention relates to systems and methods for the operation of three-dimensional imaging systems. Systems and methods of the invention are operable to display an image of tissue, receive a selection of points from within the image, establish a boundary corresponding to the selected points, and capture a three-dimensional image of the tissue within the designated boundary