Radiographic Imaging System Optical Image Display Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing radiographic imaging systems lack the ability to output optical image information appropriately synchronized with the steps of the radiography process, leading to inefficiencies and potential improper subject positioning.
Innovation Solution
A radiographic imaging system that includes an optical image capture device and an information processing device to control the display of optical images based on the progress of radiography steps, allowing for appropriate timing and content of optical image output, including superimposition, size adjustment, and image alteration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If optical image information is continuously displayed during radiography, then users can always see subject positioning status, but workflow efficiency decreases and improper positioning cannot be identified at appropriate timing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic display of optical images at specific timing points during the radiography process (before radiography, during positioning, and after radiography) rather than continuous display. This allows users to see positioning status at critical moments while maintaining workflow efficiency by avoiding unnecessary display during other phases.
Solution Approach 2:
The system displays optical images and positioning information before the actual radiography begins, allowing users to verify subject positioning in advance. This preliminary action ensures proper positioning is confirmed before radiation exposure, improving safety without interfering with the main radiography workflow.
2Adaptability or versatility
If optical images are displayed at all times, then positioning status is always visible, but the system becomes less adaptable to different radiography process steps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent dynamically adjusts the display behavior of optical images based on the current radiography process step. The system automatically determines when to show or hide optical images according to the workflow stage (positioning phase vs. radiography phase), making the system adaptable to different operational contexts without requiring manual user configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides feedback about positioning status through optical image display at appropriate timing points, allowing users to understand the current state of subject positioning relative to the radiography requirements. This feedback mechanism is activated only when needed, improving both adaptability and user convenience.
3Loss of time
If optical image capture device is always active, then positioning can be monitored continuously, but energy consumption increases and image output timing is not optimized
Solution Approach 1:
The optical image capture device is activated periodically at specific workflow stages (before radiography for positioning verification, and after radiography for confirmation) rather than continuously. This reduces energy consumption while maintaining effective monitoring at critical moments when positioning status needs to be captured.
Solution Approach 2:
The system captures optical images in advance before radiography begins to verify positioning, and again after radiography to confirm the outcome. This preliminary and post-action approach ensures positioning is monitored when it matters most without requiring continuous capture, thereby reducing energy consumption.
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AI summary
A radiographic imaging device includes an optical image capture device that captures an optical image of a subject of radiography; and an information processing device that causes a display unit to display the optical image acquired by the optical image capture device. The information processing device acquires information on a step according to progress from among a plurality of steps related to the radiography. The information processing device stops the display of the optical image on the display unit on the basis of the step indicated by the information being a predetermined step among the plurality of steps.