Radiographic Imaging Mode Auto-Selection via Control Apparatus Capacity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users of radiographic image capturing apparatuses face inconvenience due to the need to select appropriate imaging modes based on the varying image processing capacities of different control apparatuses, which can lead to suboptimal usage and efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A radiographic image capturing apparatus with a communication unit that selectively communicates with control apparatuses of different image processing capacities and a selection unit that chooses suitable imaging modes based on these capacities, including memory, normal, and video modes, to optimize image processing and storage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple control apparatuses with different image processing capacities are used, then the system can support diverse imaging needs, but users face inconvenience in selecting appropriate imaging modes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompatibility with different control apparatusesVSAvoiduser operation convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The radiographic image capturing apparatus automatically detects the image processing capacity of the connected control apparatus and autonomously selects the appropriate imaging mode without requiring user intervention. The system evaluates the control apparatus capabilities and self-adjusts to the optimal configuration, making the operation as convenient as simply connecting the device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the imaging mode parameter based on the detected image processing capacity of the control apparatus. Different imaging modes (first, second, third modes) are automatically selected corresponding to different control apparatus capabilities, allowing the system to adapt its parameters to match the connected device's processing capacity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If imaging mode is manually selected based on control apparatus capacity, then processing can be optimized, but user time and effort are consumed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage processing efficiencyVSAvoidmode selection time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary detection of the control apparatus's image processing capacity as soon as connection is established, before the user needs to perform any imaging tasks. This preliminary evaluation allows the system to pre-configure the appropriate imaging mode, eliminating the need for users to spend time on mode selection during actual operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The apparatus automatically performs the mode selection task that would otherwise require user time and effort. By detecting control apparatus capabilities and autonomously configuring the imaging mode, the system converts a manual time-consuming operation into an automatic self-service process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Ease of operation

If a single control apparatus is used with limited functions, then the system is simpler to operate, but adaptability to different imaging requirements is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem simplicityVSAvoidimage processing capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The radiographic image capturing apparatus is designed to work universally with multiple types of control apparatuses having different image processing capacities. By supporting communication with various control devices and automatically adapting to their capabilities, the capturing apparatus itself becomes a multi-functional system that can serve diverse imaging requirements while maintaining simple operation for users.

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

Data Source

PatentUS11020080B2Radiographic image capturing apparatus, radiographic image capturing system, control method of radiographic image capturing apparatus, and control program of radiographic image capturing apparatus
Publication Date: 2021.06.01 FUJIFILM CORP
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AI summary

Disclosed is a technique capable of enhancing usability of a radiographic image capturing apparatus, system, control method of the radiographic image capturing apparatus and a non-transitory computer readable recording medium recorded with a control program, for a user. A radiographic image capturing apparatus includes: an I/F unit and an imaging control unit that function as a communication unit that selectively performs communication with any one of a portable information terminal and a console which are plural control apparatuses that have different image processing capacities with respect to a radiographic image and respectively perform a control relating to capturing of the radiographic image; and an imaging control unit that functions as a selection unit that selects any one of plural imaging modes predetermined with respect to the capturing of the radiographic image according to the image processing capacity of the control apparatus that performs communication with the communication unit.