Radiation Image Capturing System with Multi-Apparatus Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional radiation image capturing systems face challenges in accurately performing long length capturing due to subject movement during image capture, requiring multiple shots and increased radiation exposure, and are costly to implement with dedicated multi-apparatus setups.
Innovation Solution
A radiation image capturing system that uses a bucky apparatus loaded with multiple portable image capturing apparatuses, where a console controls the apparatuses to advance to a capturing state based on capturing order information, allowing simultaneous irradiation of multiple apparatuses for long length capturing, thereby reducing subject movement issues and costs by utilizing existing CR cassettes or affordable bucky apparatuses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If multiple radiation image capturing apparatuses are used for long length capturing, then capturing accuracy is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes a single radiation image capturing apparatus capable of performing both simple capturing and long length capturing by loading multiple image capturing apparatuses on a bucky apparatus. The console controls which mode to execute based on capturing order information, allowing one system to serve multiple functions without requiring separate dedicated equipment for each capturing type.
2Measurement precision
If multiple radiation image capturing apparatuses are used for long length capturing, then capturing accuracy is improved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables existing CR cassettes and affordable bucky apparatuses to be used for both simple and long length capturing. By making the system multi-functional, expensive dedicated multi-apparatus setups are replaced with a single versatile system that can perform both capturing types, significantly reducing overall system cost while maintaining capturing accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses multiple portable radiation image capturing apparatuses that can be loaded on the bucky apparatus. These portable apparatuses are cheaper alternatives to fixed imaging systems, and their temporary deployment for long length capturing reduces the need for expensive permanent installations while achieving the same capturing accuracy.
3Reliability
If sequential capturing is performed while moving the apparatus, then subject movement occurs, but radiation exposure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent loads multiple radiation image capturing apparatuses on the bucky apparatus before radiation irradiation begins. The console controls all apparatuses to be in the capturing state simultaneously before the irradiation starts, ensuring that all images are captured in one shot without subject movement. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for sequential capturing and reduces radiation exposure to the minimum necessary dose.
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 accurate long length capturing with reduced radiation exposure and enhanced cost-effectiveness by allowing multiple apparatuses to be used for both simple and long length capturing, improving the overall efficiency and affordability of the radiology department's imaging system.
Implementation Method 1
a radiation irradiating apparatus which is able to simultaneously irradiate radiation to the plurality of portable radiation image capturing apparatuses
Implementation Method 2
portable radiation image capturing apparatuses...capture a plurality of radiation images
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AI summary
A radiation image capturing system capable of performing long length capturing by irradiating radiation on three radiation image capturing apparatuses. The system includes three radiation image capturing apparatuses; and a control unit that does not allow the radiation image capturing apparatus to advance to a capturing possible state when the plurality of radiation image capturing apparatuses are not loaded on the capturing stage in a continuous state in a body axis direction of a subject.