Image Processing System for Body-Insertable Multi-Unit Medical Imaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current medical imaging systems with multiple imaging units face challenges in efficiently processing and displaying image data from multiple sources, leading to increased data volume and complexity, which can overwhelm observers and reduce diagnostic efficiency.
Innovation Solution
An image processing system that includes a body-insertable apparatus with multiple imaging units generating image data, an identification information adding unit, and an external device with input, selecting, list displaying, and switching units to manage and display image data based on identification information, allowing for efficient selection and switching between image data from different sources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If multiple imaging units are used to capture images from different directions, then diagnostic accuracy is improved, but data volume and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the image data management into separate channels by adding identification information to each imaging unit's data. This segmentation allows the external device to process and display data from multiple imaging units independently, managing complexity through organizational division rather than integrated processing
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism (identification information) between the multiple imaging units and the external device. This intermediary enables the external device to distinguish and manage data from different sources without requiring complex integrated processing, thus improving diagnostic accuracy while controlling system complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple imaging units generate image data simultaneously, then comprehensive observation is improved, but information overload increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the necessary identification information from each image data stream and transmits it separately to the external device. This extraction allows the system to maintain comprehensive observation capabilities while reducing the information burden on the observer by separating essential identification data from the full image data
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the information flow by adding distinct identification information to each imaging unit's data stream. This segmentation enables the external device to organize and display data from multiple sources without overwhelming the observer, as each data stream is clearly marked and can be selectively processed
3Loss of information
If all image data from multiple sources is displayed simultaneously, then complete information availability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic display capabilities where the external device can switch between displaying data from different imaging units based on operational needs. This dynamic approach maintains complete information availability while improving ease of operation, as observers can selectively view relevant data streams without being overwhelmed by all data simultaneously
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses identification information as an intermediary that enables selective display and switching between different imaging unit data. This intermediary mechanism allows the system to maintain complete information availability while improving operational ease, as the identification tags facilitate organized presentation and selective viewing of data streams
Data Source
AI summary
An image processing method includes the steps of: receiving image data from a body-insertable apparatus having a plurality of imaging units that captures an image of inside of a subject and generates image data and an identification information adding unit that adds identification information for identifying an imaging unit that generates the image data to the image data; displaying a list of the selected image data by the identification information; and switching image data to be displayed in the list displaying step from image data of the one identification information being displayed to image data of the other identification information.