Medical Image Modeling System for Bone Reconstruction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional artificial bone repair models require complex image file format conversion processes, making them inconvenient and time-consuming for producing effective bone reconstruction models in medical imaging.

Innovation Solution

A medical image modeling system that includes an input device, processing device, and storage device, capable of converting medical image data into a bone model, integrating bone reconstruction blocks, and editing surgical guide plates or bone reconstruction models through a user-friendly interface, allowing rapid and convenient model editing and output in specific data formats for manufacturing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional image conversion software is used to convert medical images into bone models, then the bone model can be generated, but the process involves complex image file format conversion which is time-consuming and inconvenient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodeling speedVSAvoidprocess complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the medical image processing and bone model generation functions into a single integrated system. The processing device directly converts medical image data into bone model data without requiring separate conversion software, eliminating multiple file format conversion steps and reducing process complexity while improving modeling efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The processing device is designed with multi-functional capabilities to handle both medical image data processing and bone model generation within a single device. This universal approach allows the system to perform multiple operations (image reading, processing, conversion, and model generation) without requiring multiple specialized tools, thereby simplifying the workflow

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If multiple software conversions are performed to create bone models, then the models can be produced, but the process is inconvenient and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation convenienceVSAvoidmodeling time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary processing of medical image data within the processing device, preparing the data in advance for direct bone model generation. By pre-processing the image data and having the conversion capability built-in, the system eliminates the need for subsequent manual conversion steps, reducing both the time required and the operational complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The processing device acts as an intermediary between the medical image data and the bone model output. It directly transforms the medical image data into bone model data through integrated processing functions, eliminating the need for intermediate conversion software and file format translations, thereby streamlining the workflow and reducing time loss

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS10909773B2Medical image modeling system and medical image modeling method
Publication Date: 2021.02.02 METAL INDS RES & DEV CENT
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AI summary

A medical image modeling system and a medical image modeling method are provided. The medical image modeling system includes an input device, a processing device, and a storage device. The input device obtains medical image data. The processing device is coupled to the input device. The processing device converts the medical image data into a bone model in response to a first operational command. The storage device is coupled to the processing device. The storage device stores a model database. The processing device reads the model database in response to a second operational command to obtain a bone reconstruction block corresponding to a defect block of the bone model. The processing device integrates a bone reconstruction model depicted corresponding to the bone reconstruction block into the defect block of the bone model to generate an integrated bone model.