AR Radiation Field Visualization for Real-Time Exposure Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional radiation monitoring tools are limited in their ability to visually convey complex three-dimensional radiation information to users in an intuitive and interactive manner, lacking immersive tools for radiological operational and training teams.
Innovation Solution
Interactive augmented reality systems that superimpose simulated radiation holograms onto real-world environments, providing visual and audio guidance to accurately represent radiation fields, allowing users to see and hear radiation intensity, and track exposure in real-time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If conventional radiation monitoring tools (detectors, film badges, rings) are used, then radiation levels can be monitored and measured, but the ability to visually convey complex three-dimensional radiation information is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a virtual copy of the physical radiation environment using augmented reality technology. The system overlays holographic representations of radiation fields, detectors, and environmental data onto the real-world scene, allowing users to interact with a digital twin of the radiation environment without needing complex physical equipment for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from two-dimensional displays (screens, paper) to three-dimensional holographic visualizations. By rendering radiation fields as volumetric holograms that can be viewed from multiple angles and depths, the system provides intuitive spatial understanding of complex radiation distributions without requiring additional physical monitoring devices.
2Ease of operation
If physical radiation monitoring tools are used, then radiation data can be collected, but interactive and intuitive visualization is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary layer between the physical radiation environment and the user. The augmented reality system acts as a mediator that captures data from physical detectors and environmental sensors, processes this information, and presents it through intuitive holographic visualizations and audio feedback, making complex radiation data accessible and interactive.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal interface that combines multiple functions: radiation detection, environmental monitoring, data visualization, spatial navigation, and training simulation all within a single augmented reality system. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate specialized tools for each function while providing comprehensive information.
3Reliability
If immersive tools are developed to visualize radiation fields, then user comprehension improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical radiation monitoring equipment with electronic and optical systems. Instead of requiring multiple physical detectors and manual reading devices, the system uses electronic sensors, image processing, holographic display technology, and audio synthesis to achieve accurate radiation representation and user interaction.
Solution Approach 2:
The augmented reality system automatically processes and interprets radiation data without requiring manual intervention. The system self-updates holographic visualizations in real-time as users move through the environment, automatically tracks user position and orientation, and dynamically adjusts visualizations based on detected radiation levels, reducing the need for complex manual monitoring procedures.
Data Source
AI summary
Interactive augmented-reality technologies track radiation exposure of a user moving through a physical scene. The radiation exposure tracking is performed using radiation measurements associated with a radiation field caused by a radioactive source of a particular type that emits radiation from a predetermined location of the scene. Radiation voxels associated with a simulation field corresponding to the radiation field can be updated in this manner. Each radiation voxel is indicative of a respective level of the simulated field at the voxel's scene location.