Medical Imaging Operating Parameter Calculation Overlap
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Solution Overview
Problem
The process of determining operating parameters for medical imaging facilities is time-consuming, especially during calibration and validation, leading to delays and increased costs due to the labor-intensive data processing required after measurement data capture is complete.
Innovation Solution
A method that utilizes a processing algorithm with a sub-algorithm to generate intermediate results from partial datasets during measurement data capture, allowing for simultaneous data processing and capture, thereby reducing overall processing time and staff work hours.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If data processing is performed after complete capture of measurement dataset, then measurement accuracy is ensured, but total processing time is excessively long
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by performing data processing activities during the measurement data capture phase rather than waiting for complete capture. The processing algorithm executes on captured data while additional measurements continue, overlapping the processing time with the capture time to reduce total elapsed time while maintaining accuracy through complete dataset usage.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements continuity of useful action by maintaining both measurement capture and data processing operations simultaneously. The system continuously captures new measurement data while continuously processing previously captured data, ensuring that computational resources remain actively engaged throughout the entire measurement period rather than remaining idle during capture.
2Manufacturing precision
If calibration and validation are performed during production or service, then operating parameters are determined, but device availability is significantly reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by determining operating parameters during the initial production phase using the overlapping processing method, so that calibration results are available before the device enters service. This preliminary determination of parameters during manufacturing prevents later downtime during service calibration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements continuity of useful action by enabling continuous operation of the medical imaging device during calibration and validation processes. The overlapping of measurement capture and data processing allows the device to remain operational and available for use while parameter determination is being performed.
3Reliability
If complete measurement dataset is processed sequentially, then comprehensive parameter validation is achieved, but staff work hours and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by initiating data processing activities during the measurement capture phase. The processing algorithm begins analyzing captured measurement data while additional measurements are still being acquired, performing validation checks on available data subsets before the complete dataset is finalized, thereby reducing post-capture processing requirements.
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AI summary
A method for ascertaining an operating parameter of a medical imaging device, the method comprising: providing a measurement dataset by operation of the medical imaging device; and ascertaining the operating parameter as a function of the measurement dataset by a processing algorithm. The processing algorithm includes a sub-algorithm, which provides an intermediate result, wherein the intermediate result depends on a first partial dataset of the measurement dataset, wherein the operating parameter is ascertained as a function of the intermediate result and a second partial dataset of the measurement dataset, and wherein calculation of the intermediate result by the sub-algorithm and the capture of the second partial dataset by the medical imaging device at least partially overlap time-wise.