Neural Network Medical Image Classification System

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current medical image analysis technologies face challenges in efficiently analyzing various types of medical images and addressing the scarcity and unevenness of medical resources, limiting the accuracy and efficiency of computer-aided diagnosis.

Innovation Solution

A medical image analysis method and system utilizing a neural network, specifically a convolutional neural network, to process and classify medical images by extracting features and determining classification results, which are then input into a computer-aided diagnosis device for further analysis, integrating multiple diagnosis devices for comprehensive image analysis.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If multiple types of medical images are analyzed manually, then diagnostic accuracy can be maintained, but operating efficiency decreases and resource scarcity worsens

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperating efficiencyVSAvoidmedical resources
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a unified medical image analysis system that can process multiple types of medical images (CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound, etc.) through a single neural network architecture. The system uses a universal feature extraction mechanism that adapts to different image types without requiring separate dedicated systems for each modality, thereby improving operating efficiency while reducing the need for multiple specialized resources

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs deep learning neural networks that learn to copy and generalize diagnostic patterns from training data. The system creates virtual models of medical image features through neural network weights and biases, enabling automated analysis that replicates expert diagnostic capabilities without requiring actual expert physicians for every case, thus improving efficiency and alleviating resource scarcity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

2Measurement precision

If deep learning neural networks are used for medical image classification, then classification accuracy improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveclassification accuracyVSAvoidneural network structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the complex neural network into distinct functional modules: an input layer for receiving medical images, hidden layers for feature extraction and transformation, and an output layer for classification. This segmentation allows each layer to specialize in specific tasks, improving overall accuracy while making the complex system more manageable and interpretable

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms medical images from spatial domain to feature space through multiple hidden layers of the neural network. By converting 2D or 3D image data into high-dimensional feature vectors, the system can capture complex patterns and relationships that are not apparent in the original image space, thereby improving classification accuracy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Productivity

If automated neural network processing is implemented, then operating efficiency improves, but measurement precision may deteriorate due to loss of detailed image information

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperating efficiencyVSAvoiddiagnosis accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary feature extraction and transformation before final classification. The neural network's hidden layers pre-process the medical images by extracting relevant features and removing noise, preparing optimized feature representations that maintain diagnostic information while reducing data complexity for the final decision-making stage

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements backpropagation training where the neural network receives feedback from classification errors and adjusts its weights and biases accordingly. This feedback mechanism allows the system to continuously improve its diagnostic accuracy by learning from mistakes, ensuring that automated processing maintains or even enhances measurement precision over time

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS10706333B2Medical image analysis method, medical image analysis system and storage medium
Publication Date: 2020.07.07 BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTD
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AI summary

A medical image analysis method, a medical image analysis system and a storage medium. The medical image analysis method includes: obtaining a medical image; processing the medical image by using a neural network, so as to determine a classification result of the medical image; and inputting the medical image into a computer aided diagnosis device corresponding to the classification result.