Endoscope Processor Dynamic Index Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current endoscope systems lack the capability to calculate and provide optimal index values tailored to specific diagnosis purposes, such as screening, disease type, and disease stage, which hinders efficient detection and search functionalities in medical diagnostics.
Innovation Solution
A processor device and endoscope system that includes an image acquisition unit, diagnosis purpose acquisition unit, index value storage unit, index value selection unit, and index value calculation unit to determine and display optimal index values based on the diagnosis purpose, along with emphasis image generation and storage units to highlight relevant structures for enhanced diagnostic assistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single fixed index value is used for all diagnosis purposes, then the system is simple to operate, but it cannot provide optimal detection for different diagnosis purposes such as screening, disease type identification, and disease stage assessment
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically selects and switches between different index values based on the diagnosis purpose. The processor device changes the index value from a fixed state to a variable state that adapts to different diagnostic needs (screening, disease type, disease stage), resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity by making the system flexible rather than static
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter (index value) according to the diagnosis purpose. Different index values are selected for different diagnosis purposes, allowing the system to optimize detection for each specific diagnostic scenario while maintaining a manageable level of complexity through structured parameter management
2Measurement precision
If multiple index values are stored and selected based on diagnosis purpose, then optimal detection for different diagnosis purposes is achieved, but the storage and selection process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary classification by storing multiple index values in advance, each associated with specific diagnosis purposes. This pre-organization of index values allows for efficient retrieval and selection during actual diagnosis, improving detection precision while managing complexity through advance preparation and structured storage
Solution Approach 2:
The processor device acts as an intermediary that manages the relationship between diagnosis purposes and index values. It stores correspondence between diagnosis purposes and index values, and automatically selects the appropriate index value based on the current diagnosis purpose, simplifying the interaction for users while maintaining high detection precision
3Productivity
If the system automatically selects and calculates optimal index values, then detection efficiency is improved, but the processing time and computational load increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary work by storing the correspondence between diagnosis purposes and index values in advance. This pre-established mapping allows for rapid automatic selection during diagnosis without requiring complex real-time calculations, thereby improving diagnosis efficiency while minimizing additional processing time
Solution Approach 2:
The processor device automatically selects and calculates index values without requiring manual intervention from the user. This self-service capability improves diagnosis efficiency by eliminating manual configuration steps, while the automatic nature of the selection process based on pre-stored correspondence keeps the additional processing time minimal
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AI summary
A processor device and an endoscope system capable of calculating an optimal index value in accordance with a diagnosis purpose is provided. A processor device includes an image acquisition unit, a diagnosis purpose acquisition unit, an index value storage unit, an index value selection unit, and an index value calculation unit. The image acquisition unit acquires an endoscope image obtained by an endoscope image-capturing an observation object. The diagnosis purpose acquisition unit acquires a diagnosis purpose. The index value storage unit stores correspondence between the diagnosis purpose and a plurality of index values relating to a structure of the observation object. The index value selection unit refers to the index value storage unit and selects the index value that is used for the acquired diagnosis purpose. The index value calculation unit uses the endoscope image and calculates the selected index value.