Endoscope Image Processing Dynamic Display Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current medical image processing systems hinder observation by doctors during endoscopic procedures due to emphasis processing and classification displays that can obscure the observation target, limiting the utility of diagnosis assistance tools.
Innovation Solution
A medical image processing apparatus that detects and classifies regions of interest using a recognition unit, with a display control unit that adjusts the emphasis and classification display styles to reduce visual interference, allowing for flexible changes based on user operations and context, such as during classification or treatment tool use, to prevent hindrance of the observation target.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If emphasis processing and classification display are performed on the medical image, then diagnosis assistance is improved, but observation of the observation target is hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The display control unit dynamically adjusts the display style of emphasis processing and classification based on the current observation state. When a treatment tool is detected or classification is performed, the system automatically changes the display style to reduce visual interference, allowing the same system to adapt between high-visibility diagnostic mode and low-interference observation mode
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes display parameters such as color, brightness, and positioning of emphasis markers and classification text based on the operational context. By modifying these visual parameters dynamically, the system maintains diagnosis assistance functionality while reducing obstruction of the observation target during critical viewing periods
2Measurement precision
If emphasis processing is displayed with high visibility, then region of interest is clearly identified, but observation target becomes obscured
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies different display qualities to different regions and contexts. Instead of uniform high-visibility emphasis markers throughout, the display control unit selectively adjusts the intensity and visibility of emphasis processing based on the specific region being observed and the current operational state, maintaining clarity where needed while reducing obstruction where critical
3Loss of information
If classification display is shown with high visual recognizability, then diagnostic information is clearly presented, but observation of the medical image is hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The system moves classification information to different spatial dimensions or layers. By positioning classification text in alternative locations or using layered display techniques, the system delivers diagnostic information through a different visual dimension that reduces direct obstruction of the medical image observation area
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AI summary
A medical image processing apparatus includes a recognition unit that detects a region of interest from a medical image and classifies the region of interest, a display control unit that causes emphasis display of the region of interest and a classification for the region of interest to be displayed in a screen for displaying the observation target, and a change determining unit that determines at least any of whether to change a display style of the emphasis display or whether to change a display style of the classification. The display control unit changes the display style of the emphasis display in the case where it is determined to change the display style of the emphasis display and changes the display style of the classification in the case where it is determined to change the display style of the classification.