MRI Processing Framework Using Voxel Integrity Scoring

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current MRI-based predictive recommendation systems face challenges in improving training speed without compromising predictive accuracy, and they require extensive computational resources and training data, which affects efficiency and effectiveness.

Innovation Solution

The proposed solution involves a MRI set processing machine learning framework that integrates an image preprocessing model, image segmentation model, voxel integrity score generation machine learning model, integrity score normalization model, and region scoring model to generate accurate predictive recommendations, reducing the need for computationally expensive training operations and optimizing resource utilization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional MRI-based predictive recommendation systems are used to maintain high predictive accuracy, then prediction reliability is improved, but training speed deteriorates and computational resources increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepredictive accuracyVSAvoidtraining speed
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the MRI analysis process into multiple independent models operating at different levels: voxel-level integrity scoring, region-level aggregation, and predictive recommendation. This segmentation allows each model to be trained independently on smaller datasets, improving overall training speed while maintaining accuracy through hierarchical processing

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system applies partial action by focusing computational resources on scoring only the most relevant voxels and regions identified through the integrity scoring model, rather than processing entire MRI datasets uniformly. This selective processing maintains predictive accuracy while reducing training time and computational load

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

2Measurement precision

If traditional MRI-based predictive recommendation systems are used to ensure comprehensive analysis, then measurement precision is improved, but computational resources and storage requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanalysis comprehensivenessVSAvoidcomputational resources
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the comprehensive MRI analysis into hierarchical segments: individual voxel integrity scores, regional aggregations of voxel scores, and final predictive recommendations. This segmentation enables precise measurement at each level while reducing overall computational resource requirements through progressive data reduction

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system applies local quality by assigning different levels of analytical depth to different spatial regions based on their diagnostic importance. High-priority regions receive more detailed voxel-level analysis, while lower-priority regions use aggregated scoring, optimizing the balance between measurement precision and computational resource utilization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS12150789B2Machine learning techniques for MRI processing using regional scoring of non-parametric voxel integrity rankings
Publication Date: 2024.11.26 OPTUM INC
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AI summary

Various embodiments of the present invention provide methods, apparatus, systems, computing devices, computing entities, and/or the like for performing predictive recommendations using an MRI acquisition set associated with a common target object. Certain embodiments of the present invention utilize systems, methods, and computer program products that perform predictive recommendations based at least in part on an MRI set and utilizing one or more of techniques using image preprocessing models, techniques using image segmentation models, techniques using voxel integrity score generation machine learning models, and techniques using integrity score normalization models.