Medical Image Dataset Selection for Anatomical Structure Visualization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current medical image visualization systems do not allow users to effectively select and view anatomical structures of interest, leading to suboptimal 2D views of medical image data.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a first display unit for displaying medical image data, an indication unit for pointing to a location, a trigger unit for triggering an event, an identification unit for identifying anatomical structures, a selection unit for selecting based on the identified structure, and a second display unit for displaying a detailed view of the selected anatomical structure, utilizing segmentation and classification units for enhanced visualization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If point-based selection in 3D space is used to identify image data, then the system is simple to operate, but the 2D view of image data is suboptimal for viewing anatomical structures of interest
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the medical image data into multiple data sets corresponding to different anatomical structures. The system divides the viewing process into two stages: first displaying an overview with multiple anatomical structures, then allowing selection of a specific structure for detailed viewing. This segmentation enables both simple operation (overview view) and accurate viewing (structure-specific view).
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from 3D space navigation to 2D data set selection by introducing an additional dimension of organization. Instead of relying solely on spatial coordinates, the system organizes image data into distinct data sets representing different anatomical structures, allowing users to select structures of interest through a structured interface that combines spatial information with anatomical classification.
2Manufacturing precision
If automatic segmentation and classification units are added to identify anatomical structures, then viewing accuracy is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs automatic segmentation and classification units that autonomously process medical image data to identify and organize anatomical structures. These units automatically generate data sets corresponding to different anatomical structures without requiring manual intervention, thereby improving viewing accuracy while minimizing the increase in operational complexity for the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The segmentation and classification operations are performed in advance on the medical image data before the viewing process begins. The system pre-processes the images to create organized data sets with identified anatomical structures, so that during actual viewing, users benefit from the prepared organization without experiencing the computational complexity of the segmentation process.
3Manufacturing precision
If multiple data sets corresponding to different anatomical structures are organized and displayed, then anatomical structure visualization is enhanced, but information processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs segmentation and classification of medical image data into multiple anatomical structure data sets as a preliminary operation before the viewing session. This pre-processing organizes the data in advance, allowing rapid switching between different anatomical structures during viewing without requiring time-consuming processing during the actual diagnostic process.
Solution Approach 2:
The system displays different levels of detail appropriately for each viewing context. The overview display shows multiple anatomical structures with appropriate detail levels, while the detailed view of selected structures provides enhanced local quality. This localized optimization of detail display reduces unnecessary processing time for areas not currently being examined.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a system (100) for visualizing medical image data, the system comprising: a first display unit (110) for displaying a first view of the medical image data; an indication unit (115) for indicating a location on the displayed first view; a trigger unit (120) for triggering an event; an identification unit (125) for identifying an anatomical structure comprised in the medical image data, based on the indicated location on the displayed first view, in response to the triggered event; a selection unit (130) for selecting a part of the medical image data based on the identified anatomical structure; and a second display unit (135) for displaying a second view of the selected part of the medical image data, thereby visualizing the medical image data. Thus, the system (100) allows for visualizing an anatomical structure of interest comprised in the part of the medical image data.