Display Control Apparatus for Multi-Imaging System State Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
In imaging systems with multiple apparatuses, existing technologies inadequately display the states of imaging apparatuses, making it difficult for system supervisors to quickly identify and address abnormalities, such as vibration or network errors, which can require manual intervention at the apparatus location.
Innovation Solution
A display control apparatus that acquires state information from imaging apparatuses, determines the appropriate display format for this information, and controls the display to show the states of multiple imaging apparatuses based on their conditions, including interconnection, parameter, and actual position indications, allowing supervisors to quickly identify and address issues.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If only the state of imaging apparatus is displayed, then the display is simple, but the information provided to system supervisor is insufficient for effective troubleshooting
Solution Approach 1:
The display is segmented into multiple types showing different aspects of apparatus states: connection state display, operation state display, and apparatus position display. Each segment provides specific information relevant to different troubleshooting scenarios, allowing supervisors to access comprehensive information without overwhelming the display with all data simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The display control apparatus dynamically switches between different display types based on the current state information of the imaging apparatus. When abnormalities are detected, the system automatically prioritizes displaying relevant state information, making the display adaptive to current operational needs rather than static.
2Loss of information
If multiple types of state information are displayed simultaneously, then comprehensive information is provided, but it becomes difficult to quickly identify specific abnormalities
Solution Approach 1:
Different regions of the display are assigned different qualities and functions: connection state information is displayed with visual indicators showing link status, operation state shows processing status, and position information displays spatial arrangement. Each local area of the display is optimized for its specific type of information, allowing supervisors to quickly scan and identify abnormalities in specific areas without confusion from other data types.
3Measurement precision
If detailed state information is displayed, then troubleshooting accuracy is improved, but the time required to process and display information increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary processing of state information from multiple imaging apparatuses, pre-organizing connection states, operation states, and position data into structured formats ready for display. This preliminary organization reduces the processing time required when supervisors need to view or troubleshoot specific apparatus states, as the data is already prepared and categorized.
Data Source
AI summary
State information indicating states of a plurality of imaging apparatuses 100-x used for generating a virtual viewpoint image is acquired. At least one image type is determined from a plurality of image types indicating display formats of displaying the states of the plurality of imaging apparatuses 100-x based on the state information. Based on the determined image type, the states of the plurality of imaging apparatuses 100-x are displayed.