CT Imaging Apparatus for Symmetric Organ Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional medical X-ray CT imaging apparatuses require separate image capture and operator intervention to compare symmetrically located organs, leading to inefficient diagnoses and explanations.
Innovation Solution
A medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus with an X-ray source, detection part, rotation mechanism, and image processing capabilities for automatic consecutive imaging and reconstruction of symmetrically located organs, reducing operator load and radiation exposure while enabling high-resolution imaging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If separate image capture and operator intervention are used for comparing symmetrically located organs, then imaging completeness is ensured, but operator load and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges the capture and comparison operations by automatically acquiring images of both symmetrically located organs and performing comparative analysis through integrated image processing functions, eliminating the need for separate operator interventions
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary automatic image capture and processing of symmetrically located organs before diagnosis, preparing comparative images and data in advance to reduce operator workload during the actual diagnostic process
2Measurement precision
If conventional CT imaging is performed on symmetrically located organs, then imaging accuracy is maintained, but radiation exposure and imaging time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the imaging process into targeted regions around symmetrically located organs, focusing radiation only on necessary areas rather than performing full-scan CT imaging, thereby reducing overall radiation exposure while maintaining diagnostic image quality
3Productivity
If manual image comparison is performed by operators, then diagnostic thoroughness is ensured, but time consumption and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service through automatic image acquisition, processing, and comparative analysis of symmetrically located organs, with the image processing unit autonomously executing diagnostic support functions without requiring manual operator intervention for each comparison step
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
The apparatus allows for efficient automatic imaging and comparison of symmetrically located organs, reducing operator load, radiation exposure, and enhancing diagnostic accuracy with high-resolution images.
Implementation Method 1
an X-ray source for generating a cone beam
Implementation Method 2
an X-ray detection part for detecting the cone beam
Data Source
AI summary
A medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus is capable of performing efficient CT imaging of living organs symmetrically located with respect to a predetermined plane. The medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus comprises an X-ray source (10), an X-ray detection means (20), a supporting means (30), a subject holding means (40), a rotation means (60r), a moving means (60), an imaging region specifying means for specifying imaging regions of a first living organ and a second living organ which are symmetrically located with respect to a predetermined plane, a calculation means which uses the moving means (60) and the rotation means (60r) to automatically and consecutively perform X-ray CT imaging of respective imaging regions of the first living organ and the second living organ, which are specified by the imaging region specifying means, and reconstructs respective CT images of the first living organ and the second living organ on the basis of electrical signals obtained by the X-ray CT imaging, and a display part (88) for displaying the CT images of the first living organ and the second living organ, which are obtained by the calculation means.