Radiographic Imaging Control Apparatus for Automatic Receptor Field Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
The burden on operators increases when switching between radiographic imaging systems with different radiation detection apparatuses, as they need to manually adjust and configure receptor fields, which can be time-consuming and error-prone, especially when switching between apparatuses of varying sizes and receptor field positions.
Innovation Solution
A control apparatus that detects switching between radiation detection apparatuses, acquires information about the new apparatus, and selects appropriate receptor fields based on the subject's dimensions and imaging requirements, reducing the need for manual configuration and improving usability by automating the selection process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual configuration of receptor fields is performed when switching between radiation detection apparatuses, then flexibility in using different apparatuses is achieved, but operator burden and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The control apparatus stores reference information including receptor field positions and subject information for each radiation detection apparatus in advance. When switching between apparatuses, the system automatically retrieves and applies the appropriate configuration without requiring manual operator input, thus resolving the contradiction between adaptability and time consumption.
2Measurement precision
If manual adjustment of receptor fields is performed when switching between apparatuses, then accurate configuration can be achieved, but error-proneness increases due to operator burden
Solution Approach 1:
The control apparatus automatically performs the configuration task by itself using stored reference information and subject information. The system compares the current apparatus characteristics with stored reference data, automatically selects the appropriate receptor fields, and configures them without human intervention. This eliminates operator errors while maintaining configuration accuracy, resolving the contradiction between precision and reliability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple radiation detection apparatuses with different sizes and receptor field positions are used, then adaptability to different imaging requirements is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control apparatus is designed with universal functionality to manage multiple types of radiation detection apparatuses. It stores reference information for various apparatuses in a unified database and provides automatic configuration capabilities that work across all apparatus types. This universal design approach allows the system to handle diverse imaging requirements while maintaining manageable complexity through standardized processing methods.
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AI summary
A control apparatus includes a detection unit configured to detect switching between a plurality of radiation detection apparatuses, each of the plurality of radiation detection apparatuses being configured to capture a radiographic image through detection of radiation and including a plurality of receptor fields for performing automatic exposure control, an acquisition unit configured to acquire information regarding one of the plurality of radiation detection apparatuses to be used for image capturing in a case where switching to the one of the plurality of radiation detection apparatuses has been detected, and a selection unit configured to select one or more of the plurality of receptor fields of the one of the plurality of radiation detection apparatuses to be used for the image capturing based on the acquired information and information of a subject as an image capturing target and information of a part of the subject to be imaged.