Scanning Device Selection Using Patient Needs and Operation History
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Solution Overview
Problem
In medical imaging systems with multiple scanning devices, there is a need for efficient scheduling and selection of the most suitable device for a patient based on their specific requirements and the operational history of the devices.
Innovation Solution
A system that includes a processor to obtain information about the patient and previous operations of candidate scanning devices, determine a target operation mode, select a target scanning device, generate a scanning schedule, and update the device's operation information in a database.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual scheduling of scanning devices is used, then device selection flexibility is maintained, but scheduling efficiency and time consumption deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically selects the most suitable scanning device by comparing patient-specific requirements with device capabilities and operational histories, eliminating the need for manual scheduling and significantly improving efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical scheduling processes with an automated computer-based system that uses algorithms to evaluate multiple factors and make optimal device selection decisions
2Reliability
If scanning devices are selected without considering operational history, then selection process is simplified, but scanning quality and reliability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates feedback from operational histories of scanning devices, using past performance data to inform and improve future device selection decisions, thereby enhancing reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary evaluation of device operational histories and capabilities before making selection decisions, ensuring that the most suitable device is chosen based on pre-analyzed data
3Productivity
If multiple scanning devices are operated simultaneously without coordination, then device utilization is maximized, but resource conflicts and scheduling inefficiency increase
Solution Approach 1:
The scheduling system serves multiple functions simultaneously: it selects appropriate devices, coordinates their operation schedules, manages resource allocation, and optimizes utilization across the entire scanning device fleet
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges device selection, scheduling, and resource management functions into a single integrated system that coordinates multiple scanning devices simultaneously without conflicts
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AI summary
A system may include a storage device that stores executable instructions, and at least one processor in communication with the storage device. When executing the executable instructions, the at least one processor may be configured to cause the system to obtain information relating to an object; determine a target operation mode for the object according to the information relating to the object; obtain information relating to previous operations of a plurality of candidate scanning devices from a database; select a target scanning device for the object according to the target operation mode and the information relating to the previous operations of the plurality of candidate scanning devices; and generate a schedule for operating the target scanning device to scan the object.