Medical Imaging Protocol Design Using Biometric Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing medical image diagnosis protocols lack the ability to account for individual subject characteristics, leading to inefficient imaging procedures and increased radiation exposure due to the inability to adapt protocols based on previous biometric data.
Innovation Solution
A medical image diagnosis apparatus that acquires biometric information during imaging, extracts characteristic information, and assists in designing protocols tailored to each subject's specific needs by reflecting this information, enabling more effective and efficient imaging procedures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a standardized protocol is used for medical imaging, then the imaging procedure is simple and efficient, but it cannot account for individual subject characteristics leading to suboptimal imaging quality and increased radiation exposure
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary acquisition of biometric information (heart rate, respiration, blood pressure) before the actual imaging process. This preliminary data collection enables the protocol to be customized in advance based on the subject's physiological characteristics, ensuring both efficiency and imaging quality without requiring repeated scans
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts imaging protocol parameters (such as radiation dose, scan timing, acquisition sequences) based on the subject's biometric parameters. For example, protocols are modified according to heart rate and respiration patterns, allowing optimization of imaging quality while minimizing radiation exposure for each individual subject
2Productivity
If a standardized protocol is used for medical imaging, then the imaging procedure is simple and efficient, but it causes increased radiation exposure due to inability to adapt to individual subjects
Solution Approach 1:
The system modifies radiation dose parameters and scan acquisition parameters based on the subject's biometric characteristics. By adjusting these parameters according to individual needs (heart rate, respiration, clinical condition), the system minimizes radiation exposure while maintaining diagnostic image quality, directly resolving the contradiction between efficiency and radiation safety
3Reliability
If biometric information is acquired and processed to create customized protocols, then individual subject characteristics are considered improving imaging quality, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The medical imaging device integrates multiple functions within a single system: biometric information acquisition, characteristic information extraction, protocol design assistance, and image acquisition. This multi-functionality allows the system to handle customized protocols without requiring separate external systems, managing complexity through integration while maintaining improved imaging quality
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically extracts characteristic information from acquired biometric data and generates customized protocol recommendations without requiring manual intervention. This self-service capability reduces operational complexity while delivering personalized imaging protocols that improve quality
4Reliability
If biometric information is acquired and processed to create customized protocols, then individual subject characteristics are considered improving imaging quality, but the processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
Biometric information is acquired during the subject's preparation phase before imaging begins, and characteristic information is extracted in advance. This preliminary processing ensures that customized protocols are ready when needed, avoiding time delays during the actual imaging process and maintaining both quality and efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically processes biometric information and generates protocol recommendations without requiring manual analysis or intervention. This automated self-service approach minimizes the time required for protocol design while ensuring individualized customization for improved imaging quality
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AI summary
According to the embodiments, a medical image diagnosis apparatus which is accessible to an external medical scanner includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry acquires from the medical scanner medical image data by imaging a subject based on a protocol which is a predetermined imaging procedure. The processing circuitry acquires from a sensor biometric information of at least when the subject is being photographed. The processing circuitry extracts characteristic information of the subject by processing the biometric information acquired up until a previous study. The processing circuitry assists a design of a protocol for a current study based on the characteristic information of the subject.