Radiographic Analysis Result Display Sequencing for Clinical Workflow

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display control systems require users to manually select analysis results each time, which is time-consuming and disruptive in clinical settings.

Innovation Solution

A display control apparatus and method that automatically sets and sequences the display order of multiple analysis results for radiographic images, allowing them to be displayed sequentially based on predefined criteria such as diagnosis flow, user type, and imaging information.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual selection of analysis results is required each time, then user can control which analysis result to display, but user time and effort increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveManual selection operationVSAvoidTime to check analysis results
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary action by automatically setting and executing a display order sequence before the user needs to view analysis results. The display control apparatus pre-determines the sequence in which multiple analysis results should be displayed based on diagnosis flow or user type, eliminating the need for manual selection at the moment of viewing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements self-service by having the display control apparatus automatically manage the display sequence without requiring user intervention. The apparatus autonomously selects and displays analysis results in the predetermined order, allowing the system to serve itself rather than requiring continuous user guidance for each display action.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Loss of time

If automatic display sequence is implemented, then user time and effort are reduced, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveTime to check analysis resultsVSAvoidDisplay control apparatus
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies parameter changes by using variable criteria such as diagnosis flow type or user type to dynamically determine the display sequence. Instead of a fixed order, the apparatus adjusts the sequence parameters based on the specific diagnostic context or user characteristics, allowing flexible automation without hardcoding every possible scenario.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The display control apparatus achieves universality by creating a single system that can handle multiple types of analysis results and diagnostic scenarios through one unified display order setting mechanism. The apparatus serves multiple functions by accommodating different diagnosis flows and user types within the same automated framework, reducing the need for separate control systems for each scenario.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20250268548A1Display control apparatus, display control method, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium
Publication Date: 2025.08.28 KONICA MINOLTA INC
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AI summary

A display control apparatus includes a hardware processor that sets a display order of the plurality of analysis results for a radiographic image to be displayed on a display, and the hardware processor performs control such that the plurality of analysis results are sequentially displayed on the display in a plurality of times in accordance with the set display order.