Medical Image Processing Hardware Parameter Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing medical image processing devices face increased software load when switching between different types of images frequently, leading to inefficiencies in processing multiple image types.
Innovation Solution
A medical image processing device with multiple storage units for image processing parameters and an image processing unit that selects the appropriate parameters based on the timing of image type switches, reducing the need for software processing and enhancing hardware processing capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If image processing parameters are set in the register by software processing according to image type switching timing, then the image processing device can handle multiple types of images with different parameters, but the software load increases significantly when switching rate is every frame
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the image processing parameter storage into multiple separate registers (first register for first image type, second register for second image type) instead of using a single register. This segmentation allows the system to maintain different parameter sets for different image types simultaneously, enabling rapid switching without software intervention and thereby reducing software load while preserving multi-image-type handling capability.
2Productivity
If multiple storage units are used to store image processing parameters for different image types, then the software load is reduced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-loads different image processing parameters into separate registers before image type switching occurs. By preparing multiple parameter sets in advance in dedicated registers, the system eliminates the need for software to dynamically load parameters during switching, thereby reducing software load while the complexity is managed through a systematic register organization approach.
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AI summary
A medical image processing device includes: a plurality of storage units each configured to store a value related to an image processing parameter; and an image processing unit configured to perform image processing based on the image processing parameter determined by selecting at least one of the plurality of storage units according to a timing at which types of a plurality of types of acquired medical images are switched.