Medical Image Detection Switching for Stable Endoscopy Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing medical image processing systems struggle to appropriately switch diagnosis assistance functions based on changing observation situations during medical examinations, such as endoscopy or ultrasonic diagnosis, leading to suboptimal user support.
Innovation Solution
A medical image processing apparatus and method that includes a processor for acquiring time-series medical images, detecting regions of interest, and controlling the display of detection results based on the detection state, allowing for dynamic switching of assistance functions according to the observation situation, including features like machine learning-based detectors and real-time image processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple detection processes are run simultaneously to provide comprehensive diagnosis assistance, then the reliability of diagnosis support is improved, but the processing load and power consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between different detection processes based on the detection state of regions of interest. When a region of interest is detected, the system permits switching to a selected detection process; when no region of interest is detected, switching is not permitted. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to maintain reliable diagnosis assistance while reducing processing load and power consumption by activating only necessary detection processes at any given time.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple detection processes are run simultaneously to cover different observation situations, then the adaptability of the diagnosis assistance function is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs dynamic switching control that automatically selects which detection process to execute based on the current detection state. The processor controls whether to permit switching between detection processes according to whether regions of interest are detected, thereby adapting to different observation situations without requiring complex manual configuration or management of multiple simultaneous processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically determining which detection process should be active based on its own detection state. The processor monitors the detection state of regions of interest and autonomously decides whether to permit switching to a selected detection process, eliminating the need for external control or complex management mechanisms.
3Speed
If the detection process is switched frequently to match changing observation situations, then the responsiveness of diagnosis assistance is improved, but the stability of the detection result display is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements controlled dynamic switching where the processor permits switching between detection processes only when the detection state indicates it is appropriate (i.e., when regions of interest are detected). This conditional dynamic approach allows the system to respond to changing observation situations while maintaining display stability by preventing unnecessary or premature switching.
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AI summary
A medical image processing apparatus includes a processor which is configured to execute an image acquisition process of acquiring a time-series medical image; a plurality of detection processes of detecting a region of interest from the acquired medical image; a display control process of causing a display apparatus to display at least one detection result among detection results obtained in the plurality of detection processes; a selection process of selecting, from among the plurality of detection processes, a detection process for which a detection result is to be displayed on the display apparatus; and a switching control process of controlling, in accordance with a detection state of the region of interest in the plurality of detection processes, whether or not to permit switching of a detection process for which a detection result is to be displayed to the selected detection process.