Radiographic Image Data Transfer for Faster Wireless Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional radiographic image capturing systems experience significant variance in time from image capture to analysis due to differences in data transfer rates over wired and wireless networks, particularly with dynamic images having larger data volumes, affecting usability.
Innovation Solution
A radiographic image capturing system that determines the optimal data transfer method between an image processor and an image analyzing unit based on available network configurations, either sharing data via memory, transferring via wired networks, or compressing/decompressing data for wireless networks, to minimize analysis wait times.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If image data is transferred via wireless network, then system portability and ease of operation are improved, but transfer time and analysis wait time increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adapts the data transfer method based on real-time network conditions and image characteristics. The hardware processor determines whether to use memory sharing, wired network, or wireless network transfer, and adjusts compression settings accordingly, allowing the system to optimize between portability and speed dynamically rather than being fixed to one mode.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes key parameters including data compression ratio, decimation level, and transfer method based on network conditions and image characteristics. For wireless transfer, the processor adjusts compression and decimation parameters to reduce data volume and minimize transfer time while maintaining diagnostic quality.
2Loss of time
If image data is compressed or decimated for wireless transfer, then transfer time is reduced, but image quality and diagnostic precision may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies partial compression and selective decimation rather than full compression. The hardware processor determines the optimal level of compression and decimation based on image characteristics and network conditions, applying just enough reduction to achieve acceptable transfer times while preserving sufficient image quality for diagnostic purposes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies different processing levels to different regions or aspects of the image data. Critical diagnostic regions maintain higher quality while less critical areas undergo greater compression or decimation, optimizing the balance between transfer efficiency and diagnostic precision.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple data transfer methods are supported, then system adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-diagnosis and automatic configuration selection. The hardware processor automatically determines the optimal transfer method by evaluating available network configurations and image characteristics, eliminating the need for manual user configuration and simplifying operation despite supporting multiple transfer methods.
Solution Approach 2:
The system integrates multiple data transfer capabilities (memory sharing, wired network, wireless network) into a single unified platform. The hardware processor universally handles all transfer methods through a single determination mechanism, allowing the system to perform multiple functions without proportionally increasing operational complexity.
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AI summary
A radiographic image capturing system is described. If a hardware processor determines that an image processor and an image analyzing unit are capable of sharing image data via an identical memory, the image processor stores image data in the memory and the image analyzing unit analyzes the image data with reference to the memory. If the hardware processor determines that the image processor and the image analyzing unit can send and receive the data via a wired network, the image processor transfers the data to the image analyzing unit, and the image analyzing unit analyzes the data. If the hardware processor determines that the image processor and the image analyzing unit can send and receive the data via a wireless network, the image processor compresses the data or decimates partial data and transfers the data to the image analyzing unit, and the image analyzing unit decompresses and analyzes the data.