Radiation Imaging System Transfer Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing radiation imaging systems face instability in image communication due to environmental noise, leading to restricted operator operations until the communication environment improves, as they cannot reliably transfer images in poor wireless conditions.
Innovation Solution
A radiation imaging system with a control unit that determines, based on transfer status, whether to continue or interrupt image transfer, allowing for stable communication by setting interrupt determination times for reduced and whole image data transfer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If communication is prohibited in poor wireless environments to ensure stable image communication, then communication reliability is improved, but operator productivity deteriorates due to restricted operations until environment recovery
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the radiation image data into multiple blocks and transmits them sequentially. This allows the system to continue transmitting remaining blocks even when communication interruptions occur, rather than prohibiting entire communication sessions. The segmentation enables partial completion of image transfer, maintaining operator productivity while ensuring reliable transmission of critical data blocks.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent establishes interrupt determination times in advance that allow for communication interruptions. By pre-setting these time parameters, the system prepares for potential communication failures and can automatically resume transmission without requiring operator intervention or waiting for environment recovery, thus maintaining productivity while ensuring reliability.
2Reliability
If interrupt determination times are set for image data transfer, then transfer reliability is improved by allowing resume capability, but device complexity increases due to transfer status monitoring and control logic
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the receiving device monitors transfer status and communicates interruption information back to the transmitting device. This feedback loop enables automatic resumption of transmission from the interrupted point. The feedback principle allows the system to maintain reliability through status monitoring while managing complexity through structured information exchange between devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically detecting transfer interruptions and resuming transmission without requiring external intervention. The transmitting and receiving devices autonomously manage transfer status, monitor interruptions, and continue transmission based on pre-set interrupt determination times, reducing the need for complex external control logic.
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AI summary
A radiation imaging system includes: an imaging unit configured to transfer a radiation image generated based on received radiation; and a control unit configured to determine, based on a transfer status of the radiation image, whether to continue or interrupt to transfer the radiation image.