X-ray Imaging Apparatus Divided Region Stitching Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
X-ray imaging apparatuses face challenges in capturing entire portions of an object due to limitations in X-ray beam size and detector region, leading to the need for stitching partial images, which can be complex and cumbersome for users to set and manage.
Innovation Solution
An X-ray imaging apparatus that displays divided regions on a camera image, allowing for intuitive setting of X-ray irradiation conditions through a graphical user interface, with features like overlaid windows, identification tags, and graphical objects to facilitate easy selection and adjustment of collimation regions and stitching boundaries.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If multiple partial X-ray images are captured and stitched to image a large portion, then the imaging coverage is improved, but the operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the imaging area into multiple divided regions that can be independently selected and imaged. Each divided region is represented by an overlaid window on the camera image, allowing users to selectively capture only the necessary portions rather than managing complex stitching of entire large-area images. This segmentation approach simplifies operation while maintaining comprehensive coverage capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary division of the imaging area into multiple regions before actual X-ray capture. The overlaid windows displaying divided region positions are prepared in advance on the camera image, allowing users to intuitively select and configure imaging parameters for each region before acquisition. This preliminary setup reduces operational complexity during the actual imaging process.
2Ease of operation
If divided regions are displayed on camera image with setting window, then user interface intuitiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the camera image display with overlaid windows showing divided region positions directly on the same screen. The setting window for X-ray irradiation conditions is integrated with this combined display, allowing users to configure parameters while visually referencing the divided regions. This merging eliminates the need for separate configuration screens and reduces overall interface complexity despite adding multiple display elements.
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
Enables users to easily and intuitively set and manage X-ray irradiation conditions for divided regions, improving the efficiency of stitching imaging and reducing user workload by providing a clear and interactive interface for adjusting imaging parameters.
Implementation Method 1
An X-ray imaging apparatus irradiates an object with X-rays and analyzes X-rays that have been transmitted through the object to recognize an inner structure of the object
Data Source
AI summary
An X-ray imaging apparatus includes an imaging device configured to capture a camera image of a target; a controller configured to stitch a plurality of X-ray images of respective divided regions of the target to generate one X-ray image of the target; and a display configured to display a settings window that provides a GUI for receiving a setting of an X-ray irradiation condition for the respective divided regions, and display the camera image in which positions of the respective divided regions are displayed.