Radiation Imaging Apparatus Transfer Control Unit

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing X-ray imaging systems face challenges in transferring images immediately after capture, as operators cannot adjust image quality before transfer, leading to potential delays and inefficiencies in checking images in external systems.

Innovation Solution

A radiation imaging apparatus with an acquisition unit and a transfer control unit that automatically transfers images to an external apparatus after a predetermined time has elapsed since image acquisition, allowing operators to adjust image quality before transfer without manual intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If images are transferred immediately after capture, then transfer speed is improved, but operators cannot adjust image quality before transfer

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveimage transfer speedVSAvoidimage quality adjustment capability

Core Design Contradiction:

SpeedVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by automatically transferring images after a predetermined time period elapses following capture. This timing allows operators sufficient time to adjust image quality if needed, while ensuring that images are eventually transferred without manual intervention. The predetermined time period is set to balance the need for operator control with the requirement for timely transfer to external apparatus.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Ease of operation

If all images are transferred after completion of inspection, then operator control over transfer timing is improved, but images cannot be immediately checked in external apparatus

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetransfer timing controlVSAvoidimage checking delay

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary transfers during the inspection process by automatically transferring images after a predetermined time period elapses following their capture. This allows images to be progressively transferred to external apparatus for immediate checking, rather than waiting until the entire inspection is complete. The predetermined time period ensures that transfers occur at appropriate intervals without requiring operator intervention for each individual image.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of operation

If manual transfer control is implemented, then image quality adjustment capability is improved, but transfer efficiency is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveimage quality adjustment capabilityVSAvoidimage transfer efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by automatically transferring images after a predetermined time period elapses following capture. This automated approach maintains high transfer efficiency while the predetermined time period ensures that operators have sufficient opportunity to adjust image quality before transfer occurs. The system thus achieves both automatic efficiency and manual quality control without compromise.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides self-service by automatically determining when to transfer images based on the predetermined time period criterion. This eliminates the need for continuous manual monitoring and control of transfer operations, thereby improving transfer efficiency. At the same time, the predetermined time period is set to allow operators to perform quality adjustments if needed, maintaining ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS10863963B2Radiation imaging apparatus, transfer control method, and storage medium

Publication Date: 2020.12.15 CANON KK

AI summary

A radiation imaging apparatus that transfers captured images to an external apparatus without lowering operability includes an acquisition unit that acquires a radiation image, and a transfer control unit that transfers the radiation image to a first external apparatus in the case where an elapsed time from a point in time when the radiation image is acquired exceeds a first time.