Medical Image Annotation Display Based on CAD Reference Status
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing medical image interpretation process is cumbersome due to the need for constant display instructions or timed displays of computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) analysis results, which can influence the doctor's interpretation.
Innovation Solution
A medical image display apparatus that manages reference information to determine if a user has accessed the CAD analysis result, allowing annotations to be displayed automatically when appropriate, thereby eliminating the need for manual display instructions and timed displays.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the analysis result via CAD is displayed every time a display instruction is given or after a prescribed time, then the doctor can perform secondary interpretation, but the work becomes very complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by automatically displaying the CAD analysis result when a display instruction is given, without requiring the doctor to wait for a prescribed time or repeatedly issue display instructions. The annotation is prepared and displayed in advance, reducing operational complexity while maintaining interpretation accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The system serves itself by automatically managing the display timing and content of CAD analysis results. The display control unit autonomously determines when to show annotations based on display instructions, eliminating the need for complex manual control and reducing the doctor's workload while ensuring reliable secondary interpretation.
2Ease of operation
If the analysis result via CAD is displayed automatically without manual instruction, then the workload is reduced, but the interpretation may be influenced by the analysis result
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the display behavior based on the timing of display instructions. Annotations are displayed automatically only when a display instruction is given, rather than being constantly displayed or never displayed. This dynamic approach reduces workload while maintaining interpretation independence by allowing doctors to control when they view the CAD results.
Data Source
AI summary
A processor displays a medical image, acquires an analysis result for the medical image, and based on reference information indicating whether or not the analysis result has been referenced by a user, in a case where the analysis result has been referenced and an instruction to display the medical image is given, displays an annotation representing the analysis result in addition to the instructed medical image.