Medical Information Processing Apparatus Folder Labeling

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current medical information processing systems face challenges in efficiently managing and recommending medical files across multiple facilities, particularly in diagnosing and research, due to the time-consuming nature of retrieving and organizing anonymized patient data, and the lack of effective methods to ensure that important information is not overlooked or outdated.

Innovation Solution

A medical information processing apparatus that assigns labels to folders based on file operations, sets conditions for file presentation, and uses natural language processing to analyze folder names and data content, recommending file additions and deletions based on label scores and user behavior, thereby facilitating proper data management and organization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual retrieval and organization of medical files is performed, then data management flexibility is maintained, but time consumption increases and efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata retrieval efficiencyVSAvoidtime spent on data retrieval
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically performs file retrieval, organization, and recommendation without requiring manual intervention. The processing apparatus autonomously analyzes medical information, determines relevance, and presents files to users based on predefined conditions and algorithms, eliminating the need for manual search and sorting operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Manual mechanical processes of file retrieval and organization are replaced with automated information processing systems. The patent employs computational algorithms, natural language processing, and automated decision-making mechanisms to substitute human manual operations, thereby increasing efficiency and reducing time consumption.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If comprehensive medical information is made available across multiple facilities, then information accessibility improves, but data management complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation accessibilityVSAvoiddata management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments medical information into distinct categories and folders based on predefined conditions and attributes. By dividing the comprehensive data into manageable segments with specific labels and organization criteria, the system maintains high accessibility while reducing the perceived complexity through structured classification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The processing apparatus acts as an intermediary between the comprehensive medical information database and the user. It mediates the complexity by automatically filtering, analyzing, and presenting only the relevant information based on user needs and predefined conditions, thereby maintaining accessibility while hiding the underlying complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If automated file recommendation is implemented, then data management efficiency improves, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata management efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary analysis and organization of medical information in advance, creating structured folders and pre-determining file relevance before user requests. This preliminary action reduces the complexity of real-time decision-making during actual data retrieval operations, as the heavy computational work is completed beforehand.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that learn from user interactions and refine future recommendations. By continuously adjusting based on user behavior patterns and preferences, the system optimizes its automated recommendations over time, improving efficiency while managing complexity through adaptive algorithms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20240145051A1Medical information processing apparatus and medical information processing system
Publication Date: 2024.05.02 CANON KK
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AI summary

A medical information processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes a processing circuitry. Based on files pertaining to medical information that users intend to browse or operate and folders that store the files therein, which are managed by each user, the processing circuitry assigns a label representing an attribute to each of the folders. Based on the files stored in the folders with the same or similar label, the processing circuitry sets a condition pertaining to presentation of the file.