Medical Image Application Selection for Timeout-Aware Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional medical image processing platforms inefficiently process multiple series of medical images using a single analysis application, leading to wasted time and performance issues due to timeouts when simultaneous processing is not possible.
Innovation Solution
A medical information processing device that automatically selects and executes appropriate analysis applications based on examination end determination rules, sets execution information, and updates these rules based on past processing results to optimize processing order and reduce wasteful timeouts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single analysis application processes multiple series of medical images sequentially, then the system can handle diverse image types, but the overall processing time increases and system performance deteriorates due to repeated timeouts
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the processing of multiple series by identifying groups of series that can be processed simultaneously by a single analysis application. Instead of processing each series individually in sequence, the system divides series into batches that can be handled in parallel, reducing total processing time while maintaining the ability to handle diverse image types.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary analysis to determine which analysis applications are suitable for each series before actual processing begins. By pre-identifying compatible application-series pairs and planning the processing schedule in advance, the system avoids timeouts during execution and optimizes the overall processing workflow.
2Reliability
If the system waits for timeout before starting processing of the next series, then it ensures proper sequencing, but this causes wasteful delays and reduces processing efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary scheduling to determine the optimal processing sequence and timing for multiple series before execution. By pre-planning which series can be processed simultaneously and when to switch between applications, the system eliminates the need for timeout-based waiting while maintaining reliable sequencing.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism that monitors the processing status of each series and dynamically adjusts the scheduling of subsequent series. Based on real-time information about processing progress and application availability, the system can start new series immediately when resources become available, rather than waiting for fixed timeouts.
3Productivity
If multiple analysis applications are used to process different series simultaneously, then processing efficiency improves, but the complexity of selecting and coordinating applications increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal platform that manages multiple analysis applications through a common interface and coordination mechanism. This platform layer handles the complexity of selecting and coordinating different applications, allowing them to work together efficiently while presenting a simplified view to the user and reducing overall system complexity.
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AI summary
A medical information processing device of an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry automatically is configured to select, from among a plurality of applications, an execution application to be executed on a medical image that is a processing target, execute the execution application, set execution information regarding execution of processing of the processing target by the execution application on the basis of a result of referring to an examination end determination rule for supplementary information attached to the medical image, and update the examination end determination rule on the basis of a past result of processing by the execution application.