X-Ray Position Correction App Prioritization From Trial Use

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users of X-ray imaging systems face difficulty in recognizing the need for specific imaging position correction applications prior to introduction, leading to deferred introductions of applications that are actually required.

Innovation Solution

An imaging position correction application introduction support system and method that stores and displays tentative use information, including the number of uses and degree of correction, to recommend high-need applications for actual introduction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple imaging position correction applications are provided for different imaging sites, then the adaptability and usefulness of the system is improved, but it becomes difficult for users to recognize which application should be introduced first, leading to deferred introductions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveavailability of imaging position correction applicationsVSAvoidrecognition of introduction priority

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system collects feedback information on the actual use status of each imaging position correction application and uses this feedback to determine and display introduction priority. This feedback mechanism transforms the unmanageable variety of applications into a prioritized list based on real usage data, solving the problem of users not being able to recognize which application to introduce first.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces an intermediary information management layer that collects usage data, processes it according to predetermined criteria, and presents prioritized introduction recommendations to users. This intermediary layer bridges the gap between the diverse available applications and the user's need for clear introduction guidance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If imaging position correction applications are introduced without prior recognition of need, then the decision-making process is simplified, but the effectiveness and utility of the introduced applications may be reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveapplication introduction decision-makingVSAvoideffectiveness of introduced applications

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary analysis of usage data and predetermined criteria before the actual introduction decision is made. By pre-calculating and displaying introduction priority, the system enables users to make informed decisions without complex analysis, ensuring both ease of operation and reliability of the introduction process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Measurement precision

If usage data collection and analysis is performed for all applications, then accurate introduction priority determination is achieved, but the system complexity and data processing requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveintroduction priority determination accuracyVSAvoiddata collection and processing system

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies different evaluation criteria and data collection methods to different applications based on their specific characteristics and usage patterns. This localized approach allows accurate priority determination for each application without requiring a uniformly complex system for all applications.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS12414744B2Imaging position correction application introduction support system, and imaging position correction application introduction support method

Publication Date: 2025.09.16 SHIMADZU CORP

AI summary

An imaging position correction application introduction support system is provided with a storage unit and a display unit. The imaging position correction application introduction support system is configured to cause the storage unit to store at least one of the number of times the imaging position correction application was used and a degree of correction when the relative position of the X-ray irradiation unit with respect to the specific site of the subject was corrected by the imaging position correction application, as the tentative use information on when the imaging position correction application is tentatively used. The display unit displays the information based on the tentative use information.