X-ray Imaging Control Circuit Modifiable Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing X-ray imaging systems are not user-friendly and inefficient, often resulting in inaccurate procedures and excessive radiation due to the inability to provide sufficient information for accurate three-dimensional imaging from single two-dimensional preview scans.
Innovation Solution
An X-ray imaging system with a control circuit that generates and displays modifiable positioning images, allowing users to identify regions of interest and control the imaging apparatus to produce X-ray images based on user modifications, including collimation adjustments based on marker size and position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a single two-dimensional preview scan is used for positioning, then the imaging process is simplified and faster, but the accuracy of identifying three-dimensional anatomical areas is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from displaying a single two-dimensional preview scan to displaying multiple two-dimensional preview scans from different angles simultaneously. This dimensional expansion allows operators to accurately identify three-dimensional anatomical areas by viewing them from multiple perspectives, thereby improving positioning accuracy while maintaining imaging efficiency.
2Reliability
If the X-ray beam covers a larger area to ensure complete imaging, then all anatomical structures are captured, but excessive radiation is applied to the patient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables precise localization of anatomical areas of interest through multi-angle preview scans. Based on this localized information, the X-ray beam can be collimated to cover only the necessary anatomical region, ensuring complete imaging of the target area while minimizing radiation exposure to surrounding tissues and organs.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary multi-angle preview scans before the actual imaging process. These preview scans allow operators to identify and mark the exact anatomical areas of interest in advance, enabling subsequent collimation adjustments to precisely match the required imaging region, thus avoiding unnecessary radiation exposure.
3Ease of operation
If manual collimation adjustments are made based on limited preview information, then the imaging setup is quicker, but the positioning is inaccurate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent displays multiple two-dimensional preview scans from different angles simultaneously on the display device. This multi-perspective view provides operators with comprehensive anatomical information, enabling accurate identification of three-dimensional anatomical areas and precise collimation adjustments without increasing setup time.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides visual feedback through multiple preview scans that show the anatomical structures from different angles. Operators can use this feedback to accurately identify target areas and make precise collimation adjustments, ensuring both ease of operation and high positioning accuracy.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach enables more accurate and efficient X-ray imaging by allowing precise identification of anatomical areas and reducing radiation exposure through user-controlled image generation and collimation.
Implementation Method 1
an emitter emitting X-rays through an object and a receiver receiving the X-rays
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AI summary
X-ray imaging systems and methods utilize an imaging apparatus comprising an emitter emitting X-rays through an object and a receiver receiving the X-rays. A control circuit controls the emitter and processes the X-rays received by the receiver to generate X-ray images of the object. The control circuit controls the imaging apparatus to generate an X-ray positioning image of the object; controls the display to display the positioning image, the display of the positioning image being modifiable by a user; and controls the imaging apparatus to generate an X-ray image of the object based upon a user modification of the display of the positioning image.