Medical Image Processing Preserving Overlay Visibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Medical image processing systems without camera shake correction functions often deteriorate the visibility of additional information, such as modality settings and alerts, during image processing, as these elements are inadvertently processed along with the image, leading to reduced visibility and potential distraction during medical procedures.
Innovation Solution
A medical image transmission system comprising an image acquisition unit, an image processing unit, a superimposition unit, and a presentation unit that acquires, processes, and presents medical images while separately handling and displaying additional information to maintain its visibility, using techniques like digital masking to prevent shaking-related visibility issues.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If image processing such as camera shake correction is performed on the image output from the modality, then image quality is improved, but the visibility of additional information is deteriorated
Solution Approach 1:
The image is divided into a main image area and an additional information area. Image processing operations are selectively applied only to the main image area, while the additional information area is excluded from processing. This segmentation allows the main image to benefit from processing while preserving the additional information's visibility and integrity.
2Loss of information
If additional information is superimposed on the image output from the modality, then information completeness is improved, but the image processing effectiveness is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The display area is segmented into a main image region and an additional information region. The image processing unit selectively processes only the main image region, excluding the additional information region from processing operations. This ensures that additional information remains clear and legible while the main image receives necessary processing.
3Stability of the object's composition
If camera shake correction is performed on the entire image including additional information, then image stability is improved, but the readability of additional information is deteriorated
Solution Approach 1:
The image frame is divided into a main image area subject to shake correction and an additional information area excluded from correction. This selective processing stabilizes the main image while preserving the additional information's position and readability, preventing the information from becoming blurred or distorted.
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AI summary
[Object] To provide a medical image transmission system, a medical image processing apparatus, and a medical image transmission method that are capable of performing image processing on a medical image generated in a modality without deteriorating the visibility of additional information.[Solving Means] A medical image transmission system according to the present technology includes: an image acquisition unit; image processing unit; a superimposition unit; and a presentation unit. The image acquisition unit acquires a medical image generated by a medical observation apparatus. The image processing unit applies predetermined image processing to the medical image. The superimposition unit superimposes a superimposition image on a predetermined area of the medical image. The presentation unit presents information to a user on the basis of additional information that has been displayed in the predetermined area before executing the predetermined image processing.[Selected Drawing]FIG. 10