Portable Radiation Detector Wireless Data Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable radiation image capturing systems are costly due to the need for consoles to manage information and process data, and the integrated display design makes it difficult to confirm capturing conditions, especially when used between a bed and a patient.
Innovation Solution
A radiation image capturing system comprising a radiation detector with two-dimensionally arranged elements, a reader to generate image data, storage to store the data, and a hardware processor that transmits data to an external terminal, eliminating the need for a console and allowing easy confirmation of capturing conditions using a portable terminal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a console is added to manage information and process image data, then the functionality and management capability are improved, but the system cost increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the display function from the radiation image capturing apparatus itself, allowing the apparatus to focus solely on image capture while external devices (smartphones, tablets, PCs) provide the management and display functions. This eliminates the need for an expensive dedicated console while maintaining full functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables universal use of common portable devices (smartphones, tablets, PCs) for displaying radiation images and managing capture conditions. These multi-functional devices replace the dedicated console, providing the same management capabilities while significantly reducing system cost.
2Ease of operation
If the display is integrated into the radiation image capturing apparatus, then the apparatus is self-contained, but the display may be difficult to confirm depending on the capturing position
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the radiation image capturing system into two independent parts: the capturing apparatus (for image acquisition) and the display device (for viewing and management). This separation allows the display to be positioned independently for optimal visibility regardless of the capturing apparatus's location.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses wireless communication (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) as an intermediary to transmit image data and capture conditions between the radiation image capturing apparatus and external display devices. This allows real-time data transfer without physical connection constraints, enabling flexible positioning.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a dedicated display system is integrated into the apparatus, then the apparatus is complete, but the cost increases and portability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the display function from the portable radiation image capturing apparatus, allowing the apparatus to remain lightweight and portable while using external devices for display. This maintains system completeness by leveraging the computational and display capabilities of common portable devices.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system reduces costs and simplifies the confirmation of capturing conditions, enabling efficient and portable radiation image capturing without the need for a console, facilitating use in various settings.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of radiation detecting elements receiving radiation and generating charge in an amount according to an amount of received radiation
Data Source
AI summary
A radiation image capturing apparatus includes the following. A radiation detector includes a substrate in which a plurality of radiation detecting elements are arranged two-dimensionally. The plurality of radiation detecting elements receive radiation and generate charge in an amount according to an amount of received radiation. A reader reads the amount of charge generated in each of the plurality of radiation detecting elements as a signal value, and generates image data based on the signal value. A storage stores the image data generated by the reader. A hardware processor transmits the image data stored in the storage to an external terminal and an external device.