Automated Dental Imaging Protocol Selection System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current dental imaging procedures rely on manual requests and operator expertise, leading to potential mistakes and errors in imaging protocols.
Innovation Solution
An automated method and system that determine an imaging protocol based on a user-defined scan request, including a region-of-interest definition, using a controller and imaging device to ensure accurate and efficient imaging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual imaging procedures are used based on operator expertise, then flexibility in imaging decisions is maintained, but mistakes and errors in imaging protocols occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by automatically selecting imaging protocols based on patient data and clinical indications without requiring manual operator intervention. The automated protocol selection system analyzes scan requests and independently determines appropriate imaging parameters, reducing human error while maintaining consistent quality standards.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the automated protocol selection is based on structured input data from clinical indications and patient characteristics. The system continuously learns from imaging outcomes and adjusts protocol selections to improve accuracy over time, creating a closed-loop system that enhances reliability.
2Reliability
If automated protocol determination is implemented, then human error is reduced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The automated protocol determination system is segmented into distinct functional modules: data acquisition module for collecting patient information, analysis module for processing clinical indications, protocol selection module for determining imaging parameters, and validation module for verifying protocol appropriateness. This modular architecture manages complexity by dividing the system into manageable, independently testable components.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary layer between the operator and the imaging device - an automated protocol selection system that translates clinical requirements into technical imaging parameters. This intermediary handles the complexity of protocol configuration, shielding operators from complex technical decisions while ensuring accurate and consistent protocol application.
3Productivity
If manual imaging procedures are used, then adaptability to individual patient needs is maintained, but imaging efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring imaging protocols based on standard clinical indications and patient categories. Common imaging scenarios have pre-established protocols that are automatically selected, eliminating the need for operators to manually configure parameters for routine cases and significantly improving imaging throughput.
Solution Approach 2:
The automated protocol selection system serves multiple functions: it acts as a clinical decision support tool, a technical parameter configuration system, and a quality assurance mechanism. This multi-functional approach consolidates several operational tasks into a single automated system, improving efficiency without sacrificing the ability to handle diverse patient needs.
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AI summary
A method of automatically determining an imaging protocol. The method includes receiving, via a user-interface, a scan request. The scan request includes a region-of-interest definition. The method further includes determining, via a controller, an imaging protocol based on the scan request, and performing, via an imaging device, a scan of a patient based on the imaging protocol.