Portable Radiological Imaging System with Wireless Detector
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile radiographic imaging systems require time-consuming film processing and are costly to replace with digital systems, hindering quick image acquisition and diagnosis, especially for patients difficult to move in hospital settings.
Innovation Solution
A portable radiological imaging system comprising a portable base station with an X-ray source, a wireless detector, and a removable image processing system that wirelessly receives and processes image data for immediate display on a user-viewable screen, allowing for digital radiography without extensive system replacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If conventional X-ray imaging using film and computed radiography is used, then the system structure is simple and costs are low, but image processing time is delayed due to transport and processing requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the imaging functionality into separate modular components: a portable base station with X-ray source, a separate wireless detector, and a removable image processing system. This segmentation allows digital image processing capabilities to be added without replacing the entire conventional system, reducing time loss while managing complexity through modularity.
Solution Approach 2:
A wireless communication intermediary transmits image data between the detector and the processing system, eliminating the need for physical transport of imaging media. This intermediary enables immediate digital processing and viewing while maintaining compatibility with existing conventional system infrastructure.
2Productivity
If digital radiographic imaging systems replace earlier mobile radiographic systems, then image acquisition and viewing speed is improved, but the cost of replacement is imposing
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges digital radiography capabilities with existing conventional mobile radiographic systems by adding a portable processing system that can be removably carried by the base station. This combination enables digital image acquisition and immediate viewing without requiring complete system replacement, thus improving productivity while reducing manufacturing costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable processing system is designed to be universally compatible with existing mobile radiographic base stations through removable mounting. This multi-functionality allows the same processing system to work with different base stations, reducing overall system cost while enabling rapid image acquisition across multiple devices.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a portable processing system is removably mounted on a base station, then system adaptability is improved and costs are reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The processing system is designed with dynamic, removable mounting capabilities that allow it to be easily attached to and detached from the base station. This dynamic design improves adaptability to different operating scenarios and locations while managing complexity through standardized interfaces and modular architecture.
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
Enables quick image acquisition and viewing, improving workflow and reducing costs by retrofitting existing systems with digital capabilities while maintaining conventional radiography functionality.
Implementation Method 1
a portable base station having an X-ray source and a power supply, a wireless X-ray detector configured to receive X-ray radiation from the source
Data Source
AI summary
In one embodiment, a portable radiological imaging system includes a portable base station having an X-ray source and a power supply, a wireless X-ray detector configured to receive X-ray radiation from the source and to generate image data based upon the received radiation, and a portable image processing system removably carried by the base station and configured to receive the image data from the detector and to process the image data to produce and display a user-viewable image derived from the image data.