Radiographic Image Processing Handover for Workload Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing load of processing operations for radiographic images with different purposes poses a challenge, as existing technologies struggle to efficiently reduce the workload for users performing image processing.
Innovation Solution
An image processing device and method that generates multiple images with different processing conditions by performing first and second image analysis processes on a radiographic image, with the option to reflect handover processing operations between these images, allowing for the selection and display of processing operations to optimize workload distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple radiographic images with different purposes are captured and processed, then the diagnostic capability and information completeness are improved, but the user's processing operation load increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the processing operations into two distinct types: common processing operations that are applied uniformly across multiple images, and specific processing operations that are applied individually to each image. This segmentation allows the system to automatically handle common operations once, and the results are then reflected in all relevant images, thereby reducing the repetitive manual processing load while maintaining comprehensive diagnostic capability across multiple purpose-specific images
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a handover processing mechanism where processing operations performed on one image can be universally applied to other images through automatic reflection. The system identifies common processing operations and automatically reflects them across multiple images, making the processing system multi-functional and reducing the need for users to perform identical operations repeatedly on different images
2Manufacturing precision
If image processing operations are performed on multiple radiographic images separately, then each image can be optimized for its specific purpose, but the time and effort required for processing increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs common image processing operations once as a preliminary action, and then automatically reflects the processed results across multiple images. Instead of performing the same processing operations separately on each image, the system executes the common processing once and propagates the results, significantly reducing processing time while maintaining consistent quality across all images
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses a copying mechanism where the processed image or processing results from one image are copied and reflected in other images. The system identifies common processing operations and copies the processed results to relevant images, thereby reducing repetitive processing time while ensuring each image receives appropriate optimization for its specific purpose
3Adaptability or versatility
If manual processing operations are performed on each radiographic image individually, then specific processing needs of each image can be met, but the overall workload and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic processing system that automatically determines which operations are common and should be reflected across multiple images, and which operations are specific to individual images. The system dynamically adjusts the processing workflow by identifying commonalities and automatically applying handover processing, thereby reducing the apparent complexity for users while maintaining the flexibility to handle diverse processing needs
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AI summary
The present invention is capable of reducing a load of a processing operation of a user. That is, a console acquires an original image acquired from a radiographic image capturing device. The console performs image analysis process A to generate a purpose A image and performs image analysis process B to generate a purpose B image. The console detects a processing operation performed on the purpose A image by the user and performs image processing to generate the purpose A image, and sets, as handover processing, a processing operation corresponding to a definition of predetermined handover conditions. The console reflects the handover processing in the purpose B image. Further, the console detects a processing operation performed on the purpose B image by the user and performs image processing to generate a purpose B image.