Medical Image Rendering Optimization via Machine Learning Detection Certainty

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing global illumination (GI) methods for rendering medical images require careful parameter selection, which can be challenging due to the wide range of available parameters and the need for optimization specific to each dataset and task.

Innovation Solution

A medical image processing apparatus and method that utilizes a machine learning model, such as a Neural Network, to analyze rendered images and determine the optimal GI settings by optimizing the GI parameters to minimize uncertainty in bone fracture detection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If global illumination rendering methods are used to create realistic medical images, then image realism and quality are improved, but the complexity of parameter selection and optimization increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage qualityVSAvoidparameter selection complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically optimizes GI rendering parameters by training a machine learning model to predict optimal settings based on dataset characteristics and task requirements. This eliminates the need for manual parameter tuning by users, as the system self-adjusts to provide optimized rendering parameters for different medical imaging scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The invention systematically varies and optimizes multiple GI rendering parameters (such as light source positions, intensities, and material properties) based on dataset-specific characteristics. The machine learning model learns the optimal parameter configurations for different imaging scenarios, enabling automatic adaptation to various medical imaging tasks without requiring expert knowledge from users.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If manual optimization of GI parameters is performed for specific datasets and tasks, then detection accuracy is improved, but the time and effort required increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection accuracyVSAvoidoptimization time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary optimization by pre-training the machine learning model on a large dataset of rendering parameters and their corresponding detection outcomes. This preliminary action creates a knowledge base that can quickly recommend optimal parameters for new datasets without requiring time-consuming manual optimization, thus reducing the time and effort needed for each specific application.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a feedback mechanism where the machine learning model continuously learns from detection outcomes and adjusts parameter recommendations accordingly. By incorporating detection accuracy feedback into the training process, the system progressively improves its parameter optimization capability, achieving high detection accuracy while minimizing the time required for parameter selection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS12223648B2Optimizing rendering condition for medical image data based on detection certainty from machine learning model
Publication Date: 2025.02.11 CANON MEDICAL SYST CORP
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AI summary

A medical image processing apparatus comprising processing circuitry configured to: receive medical image data including a region of interest; generate first rendering data by rendering the medical image data based on a first rendering condition; receive a characteristic value relating to detection certainty with respect to the region of interest by inputting the first rendering data to a machine learning model; determine a property of the first rendering condition based on the characteristic value.