Medical Visualization Mode Sequencing for Rapid Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Medical visualization systems offer a vast array of image data processing and display options, making it complex for users to select the most suitable visualization mode efficiently, particularly in time-sensitive medical applications, leading to user overload and inefficiency.
Innovation Solution
A method that simplifies the selection of visualization modes by presenting a predefined sequence of modes based on user input, allowing intuitive and rapid switching between predefined visualization modes without complex navigation, using a multidimensional parameter space to define each mode's settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the number of selectable visualization modes and display layouts is increased to provide comprehensive imaging options, then the adaptability and functional scope of the system is improved, but the device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate due to the overwhelming variety of settings
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the complete set of visualization modes into multiple predefined sequences, where each sequence contains a limited subset of modes relevant to specific applications. This segmentation allows the system to maintain comprehensive functionality while presenting only a manageable number of options at any given time, thereby resolving the contradiction between adaptability and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic switching between different predefined sequences based on application context. The system can adaptively change which sequence is active, allowing the available options to dynamically adjust to the current medical application needs. This dynamic approach maintains versatility while keeping the interface simple and intuitive at any moment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual setting options for image visualization are expanded to cover all possible configurations, then the adaptability of the system is improved, but the time required for mode selection increases, reducing productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring multiple sequences of visualization modes, where each sequence is already optimized for specific medical applications. This eliminates the need for users to manually configure individual settings during time-critical procedures, as the appropriate sequence is already prepared and can be activated instantly, thus maintaining adaptability while dramatically improving productivity.
3Ease of operation
If the number of visualization modes is limited to simplify operation, then the ease of operation and productivity are improved, but the adaptability and functional scope of the system deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universality by designing multiple predefined sequences that collectively cover a wide range of medical applications. Each individual sequence presents a limited set of modes for simplicity, but the system as a whole maintains comprehensive functionality by allowing users to switch between different sequences. This multi-functionality approach ensures that the system remains highly adaptable while keeping the operational interface simple at any given moment.
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AI summary
A method and a visualization system for displaying image data are provided, which, based on a set of different sequences, which are already predefined and stored in a memory, of visualization modes following one another in a specific order, always only provides a limited subselection of overall visualization modes usable using the visualization system for selection to a user, so that the user can change back and forth quickly and efficiently with the aid of an input between the visualization modes which are best suitable for the present application of the visualization system.