FHIR API Layer for Radiation Dose Data Interoperability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Third-party tools for analyzing radiation data are often limited to specific radiation management systems, leading to delays and cumbersome updates when the management system is updated, affecting timely decision-making in healthcare settings.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing a web data connector and interoperability system, such as a Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR®) API, to convert radiation dose data from a first format to a second format usable by third-party tools, enabling agnostic data transmission without database-specific configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If third-party tools are configured to interact directly with radiation management systems and databases, then data acquisition is enabled, but the system becomes exclusive to specific providers and requires cumbersome updates when the radiation management system is updated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an interoperability system as an intermediary layer between radiation management systems and third-party tools. This intermediary translates between different data formats and protocols, enabling third-party tools to access data from various radiation management systems without requiring direct configuration for each specific provider. The intermediary handles format conversion and communication protocols, resolving the contradiction by providing universal access while maintaining system-specific compatibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a universal interoperability system that can interface with multiple different radiation management systems and database formats through a single standardized interface. This multi-functional system allows third-party tools to work with various providers without requiring separate configurations for each system, thereby improving adaptability while reducing configuration complexity through standardization.
2Productivity
If third-party tools are configured exclusively for specific radiation management systems, then direct communication is enabled, but delays and cumbersome processes occur when updates are needed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring the interoperability system with standardized interfaces and update mechanisms. When the radiation management system is updated, the intermediary system is designed to automatically adapt or receive update information in advance, eliminating the need for manual reconfiguration of third-party tools. This preliminary setup ensures continuous data acquisition at high speed while minimizing update time through automated synchronization.
3Adaptability or versatility
If radiation dose data is retrieved and converted through an interoperability system, then agnostic transmission is achieved, but processing steps are added
Solution Approach 1:
The interoperability system serves as a dedicated intermediary layer that handles all format conversion and protocol translation tasks. By isolating these complex processing steps within the intermediary, the patent achieves agnostic transmission between different systems without adding complexity to the core data acquisition and visualization functions. The intermediary absorbs the architectural complexity while providing simple, standardized interfaces at both ends.
Data Source
AI summary
Various methods and systems are provided for agnostic transmission of radiation information data from a database to an analytics/business-intelligence tool. A system may include memory storing instructions executable by a processor to retrieve radiation dose data in a first format from a radiation dose database via an interoperability system operably coupled to the radiation dose database, convert the radiation dose data to a second format usable by a radiation dose consumer, and generate visualizations of the radiation dose data for display on a display device.