Continuous Imaging Dose Output for Dynamic X-ray
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Solution Overview
Problem
Dynamic X-ray imaging lacks standardized dose management protocols, making it difficult for medical professionals to explain radiation exposure to patients in a comprehensible manner due to the higher number of images captured compared to simple X-ray imaging.
Innovation Solution
An information output apparatus and method that calculates and outputs a continuous imaging dose by dividing the total dose in a series of X-ray imaging operations by the dose per simple X-ray imaging operation, providing equivalent number information to simplify the explanation of radiation exposure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If dynamic imaging captures a larger number of images compared to simple X-ray imaging, then the dynamic imaging capability is improved, but the radiation exposure amount increases and becomes difficult to explain to patients
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary calculation method that converts the total radiation dose from dynamic imaging into an equivalent number of simple X-ray imaging operations. This intermediary representation (equivalent number) serves as a mediator between the actual complex dose measurement and the patient's understanding, making the harmful radiation exposure comprehensible by comparing it to familiar simple imaging procedures
2Measurement precision
If the total dose in dynamic imaging is managed accurately, then the dose management precision is improved, but the ease of explanation to patients deteriorates due to complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the parameter representation from the original complex dose measurement (total dose in dynamic imaging) to a transformed parameter (equivalent number of simple X-ray imaging operations). This parameter transformation maintains the accuracy of dose management while fundamentally improving communicability, as the equivalent number directly relates to familiar imaging procedures that patients can understand
3Reliability
If dose management protocols are established for dynamic imaging, then the reliability of dose management is improved, but the device complexity increases due to new protocols
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal dose management approach that works for both simple X-ray imaging and dynamic imaging. By expressing the dose from dynamic imaging in terms of equivalent simple imaging operations, the same reference dose values and management protocols can be applied across different imaging types, eliminating the need for entirely new complex protocols while maintaining reliability
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AI summary
An information output apparatus comprising: a hardware processor that outputs information based on a number of simple X-ray imaging operations as information pertaining to a continuous imaging dose, the continuous imaging dose being a dose in a series of X-ray imaging operations.