Diagnostic Imaging User Interface Bi-directional RIS Data Transfer

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Solution Overview

Problem

Medical imaging devices face an influx of data, overwhelming radiologists and technologists, necessitating improved data handling and workflow solutions.

Innovation Solution

A simplified user interface for diagnostic imaging systems that enables bi-directional data transfer with hospital radiological information systems, providing usability, enterprise interoperability, clinician flexibility, and clinical performance enhancements through customizable layouts, automated processes, and streamlined workflows.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If medical imaging devices continue to expand imaging demand and data acquisition capabilities, then imaging quality and diagnostic capability are improved, but radiologists and technologists become overwhelmed with imaging data

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveimaging qualityVSAvoiddata handling

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a simplified user interface as an intermediary layer between the imaging system and the radiologist/technologist. This interface consolidates multiple imaging modalities and data types into a unified, easy-to-navigate presentation, reducing the cognitive load on users while maintaining access to high-quality imaging data from various sources

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple imaging modalities are integrated into a single system, then enterprise interoperability and data consolidation are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveenterprise interoperabilityVSAvoidsystem integration

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal user interface that can display and interact with data from multiple imaging modalities (CT, MRI, ultrasound, etc.) through a single consolidated system. This multi-functional approach allows the interface to adapt to different data types and sources without requiring separate specialized interfaces for each modality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the complex multi-modality data into organized, modality-specific sections within the unified interface. Each imaging type is presented in a standardized, consistent format that maintains its unique characteristics while fitting into the overall structured layout, making the complex data manageable and navigable

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Reliability

If automated processes are implemented for tasks such as contrast injection timing, then clinical performance and consistency are improved, but device complexity and automation requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveclinical performanceVSAvoidautomation requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements automated contrast injection timing based on real-time feedback from the imaging system. The interface monitors imaging parameters and patient response, automatically adjusting contrast injection timing to optimize diagnostic quality while maintaining safety. This closed-loop feedback system improves consistency without requiring complex manual coordination

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS9514275B2Diagnostic imaging simplified user interface methods and apparatus

Publication Date: 2016.12.06 GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC

AI summary

Apparatus includes an imaging system with a user interface, and a hospital radiological information system (RIS) coupled to the imaging system such that the user interface allows for bi-directional data transfer between the imaging system and the RIS.