X-ray CT User Interface for Radiographing Plan Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity of diversifying radiographing protocols in X-ray CT systems makes it time-consuming and perplexing for users to prepare a scan plan using existing user interfaces.
Innovation Solution
A user interface that allows selection of anatomical regions, areas, protocols, and protocol features, with customizable options and configuration files organized in matrices, facilitating easy plan preparation and management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If radiographing protocols are diversified to meet different anatomical needs, then the adaptability and versatility of the system is improved, but the device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The user interface is segmented into hierarchical levels: anatomical region selection (e.g., head, chest, abdomen), anatomical area selection (e.g., brain, lung, liver), and protocol selection. This segmentation organizes the complex protocol diversity into manageable categories, reducing interface complexity while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple radiographing protocols are pre-configured and stored in the system before use. The user interface presents pre-organized protocol options categorized by anatomical region and area, eliminating the need for users to configure protocols from scratch and reducing operational complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If radiographing protocols are diversified to cover more anatomical sites, then the adaptability is improved, but the time required to prepare a scan plan increases
Solution Approach 1:
The protocol selection process is segmented into sequential steps: first selecting anatomical region, then anatomical area, and finally protocol type. This segmented approach guides users through the selection process systematically, reducing the time required to prepare scan plans compared to presenting all protocols at once.
Solution Approach 2:
Protocols are pre-categorized and pre-organized by anatomical region and area in the user interface. This preliminary organization allows users to quickly navigate to relevant protocols without searching through all available options, significantly reducing scan plan preparation time.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple radiographing protocols are provided for different anatomical areas, then the versatility is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The user interface segments protocol options into hierarchical categories based on anatomical region and area. Users interact with organized groups rather than a flat list of all protocols, making the interface more usable while maintaining access to diverse protocols for different anatomical sites.
Solution Approach 2:
The user interface adapts its presentation based on the selected anatomical region and area. Different protocol options are displayed or filtered according to the local anatomical context, providing relevant protocols for each specific area while maintaining overall system versatility.
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AI summary
With a view to providing a radiographing plan assisting method which can easily prepare a radiographing plan by utilizing a user interface, it is made possible to select an anatomical region through a user interface, select through a user interface an anatomical area belonging to the selected anatomical region, select a radiographing protocol for the selected anatomical area through a user interface, and select a feature of the selected radiographing protocol through a user interface.