Neural Network Molybdenum Target Image Processing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Manual screening of suspected malignant tumors in molybdenum target images is inefficient and inaccurate, requiring extensive experience and leading to low screening efficiency and positioning accuracy.

Innovation Solution

An image processing method using a neural network model trained through deep learning to extract and mark candidate regions in molybdenum target images, where the probability of a lump being a malignant tumor exceeds specific thresholds, indicating a mapping relationship between regions and tumor probabilities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual screening is used to position suspected malignant tumors, then the doctor can identify tumors based on experience, but the screening efficiency and positioning accuracy are low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning accuracyVSAvoidscreening efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical screening process with an automated image processing system using neural networks. The system automatically extracts features from molybdenum target images, classifies lumps as malignant or benign, and positions suspected tumors without manual intervention, thereby improving both screening efficiency and positioning accuracy simultaneously

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The neural network model performs self-learning and automatic classification of tumor regions. The system independently processes images, extracts features, and identifies malignant tumors without requiring continuous human guidance, enabling high-throughput automated screening while maintaining accurate positioning

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If manual screening is used to position suspected malignant tumors, then the process can be performed with current technology, but extensive experience is required and positioning accuracy is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning reliabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces experience-dependent manual assessment with an automated neural network system that objectively analyzes image features. The system processes multiple features (shape, density, margin characteristics) systematically to provide reliable positioning without requiring doctor experience, thereby improving positioning reliability while managing system complexity through automation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Productivity

If automated image processing is implemented, then screening efficiency is improved, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescreening efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the image processing task into distinct modular stages: image acquisition, feature extraction, classification, and result output. Each module performs a specific function independently, which improves screening efficiency through automated processing while managing complexity by organizing the system into manageable, specialized components

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The neural network model serves multiple functions simultaneously: it extracts features from images, classifies lumps as malignant or benign, and positions suspected tumors. This multi-functionality improves screening efficiency by consolidating multiple operations into a single system while avoiding the complexity of separate specialized systems

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

Data Source

PatentUS11501431B2Image processing method and apparatus and neural network model training method
Publication Date: 2022.11.15 TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

An image processing method performed by a terminal is provided. A molybdenum target image is obtained, and a plurality of candidate regions are extracted from the molybdenum target image. In the molybdenum target image, a target region is marked in the plurality of candidate regions by using a neural network model obtained by deep learning training, a probability that a lump comprised in the target region is a target lump being greater than a first threshold, a probability that the target lump is a malignant tumor being greater than a second threshold, and the neural network model being used for indicating a mapping relationship between a candidate region and a probability that a lump comprised in the candidate region is the target lump.