Endoscopic Candidate Area Display Based on Model Suitability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing endoscopic systems lack the ability to reliably display detection results of lesion areas considering the suitability of the detection models used, leading to inconsistent and unreliable identification of attention areas.
Innovation Solution
An image processing device that evaluates the suitability of detection models for detecting attention areas in endoscopic images and displays candidate area information based on the evaluation results, using a display mode determined by the model's suitability, superimposing the information onto the captured image.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a detection model is used to detect lesion areas from endoscopic images, then detection capability is provided, but the reliability of detection results varies depending on model suitability without consistent display quality
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary evaluation of detection model suitability before displaying detection results. The evaluation unit assesses whether the detection model is appropriate for the current endoscopic image, and this evaluation result is used to determine the display mode in advance, ensuring reliable display of detection results only when the model is suitable.
Solution Approach 2:
An evaluation unit is introduced as an intermediary between the detection model and the display control. This evaluation unit assesses the suitability of the detection model for the given image and provides evaluation results that guide the display control unit in selecting appropriate display modes, thereby ensuring reliable display without requiring complex direct control logic.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple detection models are used to detect candidate areas, then detection coverage is improved, but it becomes difficult to determine which detection results to display reliably
Solution Approach 1:
The evaluation unit serves as an intermediary that receives detection results from multiple detection models and assesses their reliability. Based on the evaluation results, the display control unit selectively displays detection results from models that are determined to be suitable, ensuring precise and reliable display even when multiple models are used for comprehensive detection coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies different display modes to detection results based on local evaluation of each detection model's suitability for the specific image. Rather than uniformly displaying all detection results, the system evaluates and displays results with appropriate emphasis or validation indicators based on the specific quality and suitability of each detection model for that particular image.
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AI summary
The image processing device 1X includes a detection model evaluation means 31X and a display control means 33X. The detection model evaluation means 31X is configured to perform an evaluation on suitability of a detection model for detecting an attention area to be noted based on a captured image Ic in which an inspection target is photographed by a photographing unit provided in an endoscope. The display control means 33X is configured to display candidate area information according to a display mode determined based on a result of the evaluation, the candidate area information indicating one or more candidate areas that are one or more candidates of the attention area, the candidate areas being detected by one or more detection models included in detection model(s) subjected to the evaluation, the candidate area information being superimposed on the captured image Ic which is displayed by a display device 2X.