Radiographic Imaging Apparatus Symmetric Breast Position Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional breast CT imaging apparatuses lack a function to adjust the position of one breast based on the position information of the previously imaged breast, requiring operators to perform cumbersome operations by manually selecting multiple screens to compare imaging conditions between symmetric portions.
Innovation Solution
A radiographic imaging apparatus with an image control unit that displays a first radiographic image of a first imaging target on a divided screen and a second radiographic image of its symmetric portion on another divided screen, facilitating easier comparison and adjustment of imaging conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional CT imaging apparatuses are used, then imaging function is provided, but position adjustment between symmetric breasts cannot be performed automatically
Solution Approach 1:
The operation screen is divided into multiple divided screens, with each screen displaying imaging information for a specific breast (left or right). This segmentation allows the system to independently manage and adjust position information for each breast, enabling automatic position adjustment while maintaining clear visual separation of imaging data.
Solution Approach 2:
The system merges position adjustment functionality with the existing image display system by integrating position information display and adjustment operations into the divided screen interface. This combination eliminates the need for separate position adjustment mechanisms while maintaining ease of operation.
2Loss of information
If multiple screens are displayed to compare imaging conditions, then complete information is available, but operator workload increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges multiple imaging condition screens into a single integrated divided screen display. By combining position information, imaging condition data, and image display into one unified interface with multiple divided screens, the system provides complete information while eliminating the need for operators to manually navigate through separate screens.
Solution Approach 2:
The system preliminarily organizes and pre-displays imaging condition information and position adjustment information on the divided screens before the operator needs to compare or adjust settings. This preliminary presentation of information eliminates the need for operators to search through multiple screens, reducing workload while maintaining complete information availability.
3Manufacturing precision
If position adjustment information is not displayed, then device remains simple, but imaging precision decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is segmented into multiple divided screens, each dedicated to displaying information for a specific breast. This segmentation allows position adjustment information to be displayed in an organized, non-overlapping manner on each screen, providing precise positioning guidance without creating a complex integrated display system.
Solution Approach 2:
The divided screen interface acts as an intermediary between the position adjustment mechanism and the operator. By displaying position information and imaging conditions on the divided screens, the system provides precise positioning guidance while maintaining a simple and intuitive user interface that does not require complex control mechanisms.
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AI summary
There is provided a radiographic imaging apparatus capable of facilitating a comparative radiological interpretation of symmetric portions or a temporal comparative radiological interpretation of a same imaging target. The radiographic imaging apparatus includes an image control unit configured to cause a display unit configured to display a plurality of divided screens to display a first radiographic image of a first imaging target on a first divided screen of the plurality of divided screens. The image control unit causes a radiographic image of the first imaging target that is captured at a different time from the first radiographic image or a radiographic image of a second imaging target that is a symmetric imaging target of the first imaging target to be displayed on a second divided screen of the plurality of divided screens as a second radiographic image.