Medical Image Processing System for 3D Formation Commissions

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing medical image processing systems face challenges in efficiently managing 3D formation commissions, including redundant processing loads and user accessibility issues due to the need for specialized knowledge in image processing and 3D rendering, as well as the requirement for a specific environment to generate three-dimensional data.

Innovation Solution

A medical image processing system that includes a storage unit for medical images and body part information, a selection accepting unit to identify and select human body parts, and a screen generating unit to facilitate commissioning of 3D formation using a 3D forming apparatus, reducing redundant commissions and enhancing user accessibility by hiding commission buttons for already processed images and providing intuitive selection options.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a service business server performs image processing to extract human body parts from medical images for 3D formation, then formed objects can be generated, but the processing load increases significantly when redundant commissions are accepted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improve3D formation outputVSAvoidprocessing load
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by storing commission information and processing status in a database before actual 3D formation occurs. When a commission request arrives, the system first checks whether the medical image has already been processed and a formed object generated. If so, the system retrieves the existing formed object instead of performing redundant image processing, thereby preventing excessive processing load while maintaining productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Ease of operation

If users commission 3D formation without specialized knowledge, then user accessibility improves, but the system must provide more guidance and interface complexity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser accessibilityVSAvoidinterface complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service by providing an intuitive web-based interface where users can upload medical images, select desired body parts from pre-defined options, and receive 3D formed objects without needing specialized knowledge of image processing or 3D rendering. The system automatically handles the complex processing steps, allowing users to simply commission the service through a user-friendly interface.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system acts as an intermediary between users and the complex image processing/3D formation pipeline. It provides a simplified commissioning interface that mediates user requests and translates them into appropriate processing commands, while also mediating between the processing results and user delivery. This intermediary layer shields users from technical complexity while maintaining ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If a specific environment is required to generate three-dimensional data, then data generation capability is ensured, but user accessibility and ease of use are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improve3D data generation capabilityVSAvoiduser accessibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system achieves universality by implementing a web-based platform that can be accessed from various devices and locations without requiring users to install specialized software or configure specific environments. The server-side infrastructure handles all complex 3D data generation capabilities, making them universally accessible through standard web browsers while ensuring reliable 3D data generation through the underlying processing system.

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

Data Source

PatentUS10846907B2Medical image processing system, medical image processing apparatus, control method thereof, and recording medium
Publication Date: 2020.11.24 CANON KK
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AI summary

A medical image processing system that can accept commissions to perform 3D formation using a 3D forming apparatus includes a storage unit, a selection accepting unit, a part identifying unit, and a screen generating unit. The storage unit stores a medical image, and body part information representing a human body part in the medical image. The selection accepting unit accepts selection with regard to the medical image stored in the storage unit. The part identifying unit identifies the body part included in the medical image, using the body part information corresponding to the medical image regarding which the selection accepting unit has accepted selection. The screen generating unit generates a screen that can accept a commission to form a formed object of the body part identified by the part identifying unit.