Ultrasound Extraction Apparatus for Network Load Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current ultrasound diagnostic systems face challenges in efficiently transmitting and displaying relevant past volume data from a server during examinations, leading to increased network burden and inefficient data usage.
Innovation Solution
An ultrasound diagnostic system that includes an extraction apparatus capable of receiving reference frame data from the diagnostic apparatus, extracting fitting frame data from past volume data stored in a server, and transmitting only the necessary data to the diagnostic apparatus for display, reducing network load and enhancing data utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the server transmits all past volume data to the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, then the examiner can recognize presence of past volume data, but the network burden is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The extraction apparatus extracts only the necessary frame data from the past volume data that corresponds to the reference frame data, rather than transmitting all volume data. This extraction process isolates the specific portions needed for comparison, reducing network transmission burden while maintaining the examiner's ability to recognize and compare relevant past data.
Solution Approach 2:
The past volume data is segmented into individual frame data pieces that correspond to reference frames. Instead of transmitting the entire volume data as a single large dataset, the system divides it into manageable frame segments that can be selectively transmitted and processed, reducing overall network burden.
2Loss of energy
If only specific frame data is transmitted from the server, then the network burden is reduced, but the examiner cannot recognize presence of past volume data
Solution Approach 1:
The extraction apparatus acts as an intermediary between the server and the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus. It receives the reference frame data, extracts corresponding frame data from the past volume data stored in the server, and transmits only the necessary extracted data to the diagnostic apparatus. This intermediary process enables selective data transmission that reduces network burden while preserving the ability to recognize and compare relevant past data.
3Loss of information
If all past volume data is sent to the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, then complete past data is available for display, but data transmission time is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The extraction apparatus extracts only the specific frame data that corresponds to the reference frame data from the past volume data. This selective extraction eliminates unnecessary data transmission, significantly reducing the time required to transmit past data while ensuring that the relevant information needed for examination comparison is still available.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of transmitting all past volume data (excessive action), the system transmits only the specific frame data that corresponds to the reference frames (partial action). This partial transmission approach is sufficient for the examiner's needs while dramatically reducing transmission time.
Data Source
AI summary
An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus sends a search request including reference frame data to an image server. In the image server, in a case where the volume data is specified, the volume data is sent to an extraction server. The extraction server extracts fitting frame data that fits the reference frame data from the volume data. A thumbnail image representing the fitting frame data is displayed in the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus.