Microwave Scattering Data Classification for Internal Condition Estimation

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Solution Overview

Problem

The analysis and processing of complex and large-volume microwave scattering data for diagnostics, such as medical diagnostics, require advanced tools and methods to determine relevant data and obtain reliable results, as existing techniques are inadequate for interpreting these data effectively.

Innovation Solution

A device and system that utilize microwave scattering measurement data to estimate internal conditions of enclosed volumes by performing linear or nonlinear mapping and classification using a processing unit, which projects data onto a subspace and calculates distances based on training data sets, allowing for non-invasive monitoring and diagnosis.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If microwave scattering measurement data is collected for diagnostics, then non-invasive measurement capability is improved, but data complexity and volume increase making analysis difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvediagnostic reliabilityVSAvoiddata complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and separates relevant diagnostic information from the complex microwave scattering data through classification algorithms. The system identifies and isolates key features that indicate internal conditions (such as bleeding detection) while filtering out redundant or irrelevant data components, thereby resolving the contradiction between comprehensive measurement and data complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces classification algorithms and processing units as intermediary components between the microwave measurement system and the diagnostic interpretation. These intermediaries transform the raw complex scattering data into classified, interpretable results, mediating between the high-volume input data and the simplified diagnostic output needed for reliable diagnosis.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If complex microwave scattering data is processed using traditional methods, then measurement capability is maintained, but analysis accuracy and reliability are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvediagnostic accuracyVSAvoiddata processing efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary classification and feature extraction on microwave scattering data before full diagnostic analysis. By pre-processing the data to identify relevant patterns and characteristics in advance, the system improves subsequent analysis accuracy while maintaining processing efficiency, as the classification step prepares the data in an optimized format for detailed examination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms the microwave scattering data by changing its representation parameters through classification algorithms. The system converts raw scattering measurements into classified categories or transformed feature spaces where diagnostic patterns become more apparent, thereby improving measurement precision without requiring proportionally increased processing resources.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Loss of information

If detailed analysis of microwave scattering data is performed, then diagnostic information is improved, but processing time and computational resources increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation completenessVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the analysis process into distinct stages: initial classification of microwave scattering data, identification of key features, and detailed diagnostic interpretation. This segmentation allows the system to process information in manageable portions, maintaining completeness of diagnostic information while reducing overall processing time by handling different aspects of analysis in separate, optimized steps.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS10176372B2Classification of microwave scattering data
Publication Date: 2019.01.08 MEDFIELD DIAGNOSTICS
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AI summary

Example embodiments presented herein relate to solutions for analyzing and/or classifying microwave scattering data. The analyzing and/or classifying may be utilized for estimating an internal condition in an enclosed volume.