Tomosynthesis User Interface Parameter Customization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Digital X-ray radiographic tomosynthesis systems require complex user interfaces for selecting reconstruction, dose, and acquisition parameters, making it difficult for users to navigate and optimize settings without extensive technical knowledge.
Innovation Solution
A user-friendly interface with tools such as tomosynthesis preference edit, scout acquisition edit, and tomosynthesis acquisition edit, allowing users to customize slice reconstruction and dose parameters for specific anatomical views and patient sizes, enabling intuitive selection and adjustment of parameters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a digital X-ray radiographic tomosynthesis system uses multiple parameters for reconstruction, dose, and acquisition settings, then the system provides comprehensive control and customization capabilities, but the user interface complexity increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The user interface is segmented into multiple functional tools including tomosynthesis preference edit tool, scout acquisition edit tool, and tomosynthesis acquisition edit tool. Each tool handles specific parameter categories (reconstruction preferences, dose parameters, acquisition settings), allowing users to access and modify only the relevant parameters for their current task rather than overwhelming them with all parameters at once.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary layer of preference files that store pre-configured parameter sets. Users can save their customized parameter combinations as preference files and reuse them across different exams. This intermediary abstraction simplifies the interaction by allowing users to work with predefined templates rather than manually configuring each parameter from scratch, thereby reducing the perceived complexity while maintaining full customization capability.
2Manufacturing precision
If the system provides extensive parameter selection options for tomosynthesis acquisitions, then users can optimize settings for specific clinical requirements, but users need extensive technical knowledge to navigate and select appropriate parameters
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by providing default parameter values and pre-configured preference files that are optimized for common clinical scenarios. Users can start with these pre-optimized settings and only modify parameters when clinically necessary, rather than requiring them to understand and optimize all parameters from scratch. This preliminary configuration significantly reduces the technical knowledge barrier while maintaining the ability to achieve precise optimization when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service through automated parameter selection based on patient-specific factors such as patient size and anatomy type. The tomosynthesis preference edit tool allows users to automatically adjust parameters based on input data without requiring deep understanding of the underlying physics or reconstruction algorithms. The system serves itself by making intelligent parameter selections, freeing users from the burden of extensive technical knowledge while still achieving optimized results.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The user-friendly interface simplifies the process of setting and adjusting parameters, reducing the complexity of tomosynthesis acquisitions and enhancing user efficiency in selecting optimal settings for clinical exams.
Implementation Method 1
an X-ray beam is generated from an X-ray source moving within a limited angular range and projected through a patient to be imaged onto a stationary X-ray detector
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AI summary
A system and method for an improved digital X-ray radiographic tomosynthesis user interface and workflow. The system comprising a user interface providing a tomosynthesis reconstruction preference edit tool; a dose preference edit tool; a scout acquisition edit tool; a tomosynthesis acquisition edit tool; a retrospective reconstruction image processing edit tool; a slice image change auto forward edit tool; and an image annotation propogation edit tool.