BNCT System Integration for Automated Irradiation Coordination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing BNCT systems lack information interaction and automation, leading to inefficiencies and radiation damage due to independent devices that cannot cooperate effectively during the treatment process.
Innovation Solution
A BNCT system with modules for boron concentration acquisition, neutron beam irradiation, treatment planning, setup, placement, and data management, enabling seamless information interaction and automation through a data management module that integrates and stores data across these modules.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If multiple independent devices are used for different treatment steps, then each device can perform its specific function, but information interaction between devices is lost and automation cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple independent treatment devices into a unified BNCT system with a common control unit. The control unit integrates information from the boron concentration acquisition device, neutron beam irradiation device, treatment planning device, setup device, and placement device, enabling coordinated automated operation across all treatment steps while maintaining individual device functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit serves as a universal interface that handles multiple functions: acquiring boron concentration data, managing treatment plans, controlling neutron beam irradiation, calculating setup positions, and directing placement operations. This multi-functional control architecture enables automation without requiring separate dedicated control systems for each device.
2Loss of energy
If devices operate independently without information interaction, then each device is simpler to manufacture, but resource waste increases and radiation exposure cannot be minimized
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit implements feedback mechanisms by continuously acquiring boron concentration data during treatment and using this information to adjust treatment parameters. The system monitors treatment progress and coordinates device operations based on real-time data, preventing resource waste and unnecessary radiation exposure while simplifying operational complexity through automated decision-making.
Solution Approach 2:
The treatment planning device generates comprehensive treatment plans before irradiation begins, calculating optimal setup positions and coordination parameters in advance. The setup device then executes these pre-calculated positions, and the control unit coordinates the sequence of operations, enabling automated resource management and radiation dose optimization without increasing operational difficulty.
3Productivity
If devices cannot maintain operating state throughout treatment, then device duration is reduced, but information interaction problems occur and treatment efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit maintains continuous operation throughout the entire treatment process, keeping all connected devices in an active information-exchange state. The system continuously monitors boron concentration, tracks treatment progress, and coordinates device operations without interruption, ensuring reliable information interaction and maximizing treatment efficiency while maintaining stable operating states across all components.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances automation, reduces resource waste, minimizes radiation exposure, and improves operational efficiency by allowing devices to turn off after completing tasks, ensuring accurate treatment plans are followed without unnecessary startups.
Implementation Method 1
a neutron beam irradiation module configured to generate a neutron beam
Data Source
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AI summary
A boron neutron capture therapy system and a working method therefor. The boron neutron capture therapy system comprises: a boron concentration acquisition module, which is used for acquiring blood boron concentration data of an irradiated object; a neutron beam irradiation module, which is used for generating a neutron beam; a therapy plan module, which is used for generating a therapy plan; a placement module, which is at least used for calculating a placement position of the irradiated object; a carrying module, which is used for moving the irradiated object to the placement position; and a data management module, which is used for storing information data generated by at least one of the modules and/or performing information interaction with at least one of the modules. Accordingly, resource waste and radiation damage which are caused by unnecessary startup are avoided, the operation efficiency of each device is improved, the process of data processing is simplified, the degree of automation of the system is improved, and the operation complexity of the system is reduced.