Cell Image Analysis Data Trees for Managing Grouped Results
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing data processing systems for analyzing cell images face challenges in managing and confirming a large number of analysis results, as they often require complex folder structures and manual organization, making it difficult to easily access and confirm individual results.
Innovation Solution
A data processing system that includes a cell image processing device with an image analysis unit, a storage unit for relative data, and a data tree creating unit to create a virtual data tree displaying analysis results in any hierarchy, along with an information display device to easily visualize and confirm the results.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a hierarchical folder structure is used to manage a large number of analysis results, then the results can be organized into groups, but it becomes difficult to grasp which folder stores what analysis result and difficult to easily confirm individual analysis results
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a virtual copy of the hierarchical folder structure that is displayed on the screen without requiring actual physical folder navigation. The data tree displaying unit generates a visual representation (data tree) that mirrors the hierarchical organization of analysis results, allowing users to view and access results through this virtual interface rather than navigating complex actual folder structures. This copying approach resolves the contradiction by providing ease of confirmation through visual display while avoiding the complexity of physical folder management.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a data tree displaying unit as an intermediary between the storage unit (which holds the actual hierarchical data) and the user. This intermediary component translates the complex hierarchical folder structure into an easily navigable visual data tree display, mediating the interaction between users and the underlying complex data organization. The intermediary resolves the contradiction by shielding users from folder structure complexity while maintaining organized access to analysis results.
2Loss of information
If individual analysis results are stored separately in each folder of the hierarchical structure, then group division is achieved, but it becomes inconvenient to easily confirm each individual analysis result
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the display of individual analysis results with the hierarchical folder structure by creating a unified data tree view. Instead of requiring separate access to individual files within folders, the data tree displaying unit combines the hierarchical organization with individual result visibility in a single integrated display. This merging allows users to see both the group structure and individual results simultaneously, resolving the contradiction between maintaining organized group division and enabling easy access to individual results.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a visual display dimension to the traditional hierarchical folder structure. By rendering the hierarchy as a graphical data tree with visual elements (nodes, branches, icons), the system transforms the flat, text-based folder navigation into a multi-dimensional visual interface. This dimensional change allows users to grasp the hierarchical organization and access individual results simultaneously through visual cues, resolving the accessibility issue without compromising the grouped organization.
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AI summary
A data processing system includes a cell image processing device including an image analysis unit that analyzes the acquired cell image, a storage unit that stores relative data in which the cell image, an analysis result of the cell image, and at least one or more pieces of group division information used to perform group division on the cell image are associated with each other, and a data tree creating unit that creates a virtual data tree including result information based on the analysis result to be displayed in any hierarchy of the data tree on which group division is performed so that a plurality of the relative data belong to the same group, and an information display device including a display unit configured to display the data tree.