Medical Device Control for Real-Time Detection Region Positioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing medical devices face challenges in accurately determining the detection region of ionization chambers, leading to low exposure doses and poor image quality due to obscured positioning, and lack of real-time movement monitoring of gantry components, affecting user interaction and diagnostic efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for controlling medical devices that includes obtaining and analyzing position and movement information of ionization chambers and gantry components, projecting detection regions, and adjusting scanning parameters based on physical information to enhance accuracy and interactivity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional medical imaging devices are used without real-time monitoring, then the device structure remains simple, but the positioning accuracy of ionization chambers deteriorates leading to low exposure doses and poor image quality

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning accuracyVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements real-time monitoring of ionization chamber positions and gantry component movements through feedback mechanisms. Position information is continuously obtained and used to adjust scanning parameters and projection data, ensuring accurate detection region coverage while adapting to dynamic changes in device configuration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical positioning methods with information-based control systems. Instead of relying solely on physical markers or manual alignment, the system uses obtained position information and movement data to computationally determine detection regions and adjust imaging parameters, achieving higher precision without proportional increases in mechanical complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Manufacturing precision

If ionization chamber positions are not accurately determined, then the scanning process is simpler, but image quality deteriorates due to obscured positioning and low exposure doses

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection region coverageVSAvoidease of operation
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-adjustment by automatically obtaining position information of ionization chambers and gantry components, determining detection regions, and adjusting scanning parameters without requiring manual intervention. The device monitors its own state and makes real-time corrections to ensure accurate detection region coverage

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent determines detection regions and adjusts projection data before the actual scanning process begins. By pre-calculating the appropriate scanning parameters and projection data based on obtained position information, the system ensures accurate detection region coverage is established in advance, avoiding the need for complex real-time adjustments during scanning

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Productivity

If real-time monitoring of gantry components is implemented, then diagnostic efficiency improves through adaptive parameter adjustment, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvediagnostic efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic adjustment of scanning parameters based on real-time movement information of gantry components. The system adapts scanning parameters and projection data according to the actual position and movement state of device components, enabling flexible and efficient diagnostic procedures that respond to changing system conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The control system performs multiple functions through a unified approach: obtaining position information, determining detection regions, adjusting scanning parameters, and modifying projection data. This multi-functional design consolidates what would otherwise require separate systems into a single integrated control mechanism, improving diagnostic efficiency without proportionally increasing overall system complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS12350090B2Methods and systems for controlling medical devices
Publication Date: 2025.07.08 SHANGHAI UNITED IMAGING HEALTHCARE
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a method and system for controlling a medical device. The method for controlling the medical device may include: obtaining information related to the medical device and/or information related to a target object; controlling the medical device based on the information related to the medical device and/or the information related to the target object.