Radiation Imaging System Method Selection via Segmented Lists
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing radiation imaging systems face inefficiencies in searching and registering image capturing methods due to the large number of methods required for different target imaging portions, orientations, and procedures, making it time-consuming to find and apply the appropriate methods for patient examinations, especially when repeated imaging is necessary.
Innovation Solution
A radiation imaging system with an image capturing method storage unit, patient information input unit, extraction unit, display unit, and registration unit that allows for the prestorage of image capturing methods, extraction based on patient and examination information, and display in list form for easy selection and registration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a large number of image capturing methods are preregistered to cover different target imaging portions, orientations, and procedures, then the system's adaptability and versatility are improved, but the time required to search for and register the appropriate method becomes excessively long
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the large set of image capturing methods into multiple lists, each associated with specific examination types or body parts. Instead of searching through all methods at once, the system divides the search space into manageable segments, significantly reducing the time required to find the appropriate method while maintaining comprehensive coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-organizing image capturing methods into categorized lists before the actual examination. The system prepares multiple lists of methods in advance, each tailored to specific examination types, so that when an examination is requested, the search is already narrowed down to relevant methods, eliminating the need to search through the entire database during the examination process.
2Device complexity
If all image capturing methods are stored in a single large database, then the system maintains simplicity in data management, but the operation becomes time-consuming and less efficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the single large database into multiple organized lists, where each list contains image capturing methods relevant to specific examination types or body parts. This segmentation maintains relatively simple data management while dramatically improving registration efficiency by reducing the search space during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by creating lists with different characteristics tailored to specific needs. Each list is optimized for particular examination types or body parts, allowing the system to quickly retrieve appropriate methods based on the specific examination context without requiring a complete search of all methods.
3Reliability
If the system searches through the entire list of image capturing methods to find the appropriate method, then comprehensive coverage is ensured, but the operation time increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the comprehensive list of image capturing methods into multiple specialized lists, each covering specific examination types or body parts. This segmentation ensures that the search remains comprehensive within the relevant domain while dramatically reducing the overall search time by eliminating unrelated methods from the search space.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts relevant image capturing methods from the complete database and places them into specific lists based on examination type or body part. This extraction process ensures that only the necessary methods are considered during search operations, maintaining reliability by including all relevant methods while excluding irrelevant ones, thus reducing search time.
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AI summary
A radiation imaging system for applying radiation photography to a patient based on contents of an examination request includes: an image capturing method storage unit configured to prestore at least one image capturing method; a patient information input unit configured to input patient information of the patient subjected to an examination based on the examination request; an extraction unit configured to extract an applicable image capturing method from the image capturing method storage unit based on information accompanying the patient information and examination information; a list display unit configured to display an image capturing method extracted by the extraction unit in list form; and a registration unit configured to, by specifying an image capturing method displayed in the list display unit, register the specified image capturing method as imaging information.