3D CT Security Imaging Target Positioning via Depth Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing security inspection systems using three-dimensional CT images face challenges in quickly marking suspected objects, as current methods are inefficient for human operators to identify and select targets in these complex images.

Innovation Solution

A method and system that allows users to select areas in a three-dimensional CT image using an input device, generating sets of objects in a depth direction, and determining the target object based on user selection, physical properties, or predetermined criteria, facilitating quick identification of suspected objects.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a human operator manually marks a suspected object on a three-dimensional CT image, then the suspected object can be identified, but the process is time-consuming and inefficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveobject identification accuracyVSAvoidmarking time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs automatic target object positioning and marking without requiring manual intervention. The data processor automatically determines the target object based on the selected area and depth direction, enabling the system to serve itself in the marking process and eliminating time-consuming manual operations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical manual marking process with an automated computational system. The data processor uses algorithmic processing to identify and mark target objects based on selected areas and depth information, substituting human manual operations with automated digital processing

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If the system generates multiple sets of three-dimensional objects in depth direction based on user selection, then the target object can be accurately identified, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetarget object identification accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the three-dimensional CT image data into multiple sets of objects along the depth direction based on user selection. This segmentation allows the system to process and analyze objects at different depth levels separately, improving target identification accuracy while managing complexity through structured data organization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces depth direction as an additional dimension for object organization and selection. By generating sets of three-dimensional objects along the depth axis, the system transforms a two-dimensional selection problem into a three-dimensional one, enabling more precise target identification through spatial reasoning

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentEP3112909B1Method for positioning target in three-dimensional CT image and security check CT system
Publication Date: 2022.04.20 NUCTECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed is a method for positioning a target in a three-dimensional CT image and a CT system for security inspection. The method includes: displaying a three-dimensional CT image; receiving a selection by a user of at least one area of the three-dimensional CT image at a viewing angle; generating at least one set of three-dimensional objects in a depth direction based on the selection; and determining a target object from the set. With the above technical solutions, the user may be facilitated in marking a suspected object in a CT image in a quick manner.