Medical Image Display Adaptation for Lesion Type
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current medical image processing systems fail to effectively display similar medical images for comparison based on lesion types, such as diffuse and localized lesions, which are crucial for accurate diagnosis, as they do not adapt display modes according to lesion types.
Innovation Solution
A control method for an information terminal that connects to a case search system, receiving and displaying medical images with specific similarity to a target image, where diffuse lesions are displayed as thumbnails and localized lesions are shown in a sequential mode to highlight their spread and three-dimensional shape.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If medical images are displayed in a uniform manner regardless of lesion type, then the display system is simple and easy to operate, but diagnostic accuracy is reduced because lesion distribution patterns cannot be effectively assessed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by differentiating display methods based on lesion type. Diffuse lesions are displayed as thumbnails showing overall distribution patterns, while localized lesions are displayed in sequential order to highlight their three-dimensional shape and spread. This targeted approach to different parts of the data (different lesion types) improves diagnostic accuracy without requiring a completely complex new system.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts the display mode based on the lesion type identified in the medical images. The display automatically switches between thumbnail view for diffuse lesions and sequential view for localized lesions, providing adaptability without requiring manual intervention from the physician.
2Loss of information
If all similar medical images are displayed simultaneously, then complete information is provided for comparison, but the information becomes overwhelming and difficult to interpret
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the display of medical images based on lesion type. Instead of showing all images uniformly, it divides them into two categories: diffuse lesions displayed as thumbnails and localized lesions displayed sequentially. This segmentation maintains information completeness while improving interpretability by organizing data according to clinically relevant characteristics.
Solution Approach 2:
For diffuse lesions, the system displays thumbnails representing multiple images rather than showing every image in full detail. This partial display approach provides sufficient information for assessing distribution patterns without overwhelming the physician with excessive visual data.
3Measurement precision
If sequential display mode is used for all lesions, then the three-dimensional shape and spread of localized lesions can be assessed, but diffuse lesion distribution patterns become difficult to evaluate
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies different display qualities to different lesion types. Sequential display is applied locally to localized lesions to preserve their three-dimensional shape information, while thumbnail display is applied to diffuse lesions to preserve distribution pattern information. This localized adaptation ensures each lesion type is displayed in the most appropriate manner.
Solution Approach 2:
The display system dynamically adapts its mode based on the lesion type. It automatically selects sequential display for localized lesions to assess shape and spread, and thumbnail display for diffuse lesions to evaluate distribution patterns, providing versatility without requiring manual configuration.
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AI summary
A control method includes: receiving, from a case search system, a plurality of data including a plurality of images corresponding to a plurality of similar medical images having a certain similarity with a target medical image to be interpreted; displaying on a display a display screen including a first display area that displays thumbnails of the plurality of similar medical images; sensing one similar medical image selected from among the plurality of similar medical images displayed as thumbnails in the first display area; if the one selected similar medical image is a diffuse lesion, displaying the other plurality of medical images in a second display area included on the display screen; and if the one selected similar medical image is a localized lesion, successively displaying, in the second display area and in a first direction, the plurality of medical images including the localized lesion.