X-ray Image Sensor with Dynamic Interface Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional X-ray image capturing systems using solid-state sensors face challenges in managing still and moving image data due to the lack of flexibility in communication interfaces, particularly the inability to switch between wired and wireless interfaces, leading to difficulties in data transfer and system management.
Innovation Solution
An image capturing apparatus equipped with a solid-state image sensing element for X-rays, featuring multiple communication interfaces (both wired and wireless) that can be dynamically switched based on image capturing mode, data volume, or image frequency, ensuring reliable and flexible data transfer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single communication interface is used for both still image and moving image data transfer, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different image capturing modes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between a first communication interface (wired) and a second communication interface (wireless) based on the image capturing mode. For moving image capturing, the wired interface is used; for still image capturing, the wireless interface is used. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction by allowing the system to optimize communication based on real-time requirements without permanently increasing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The image capturing apparatus is equipped with multiple communication interfaces that can serve different functions depending on the capturing mode. The system universally handles both still and moving image data through appropriate interface selection, making the device versatile across different operational scenarios while maintaining manageable complexity through standardized control logic.
2Reliability
If a wired communication interface is used for data transfer, then the reliability of data transfer is improved, but the ease of operation and system flexibility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically selects between wired and wireless communication interfaces based on operational requirements. The wired interface provides reliable data transfer for moving images, while the wireless interface offers ease of operation for still images. This dynamic switching resolves the contradiction by allowing the system to optimize for either reliability or ease of operation depending on the capturing mode.
3Adaptability or versatility
If communication interface switching is implemented based on image capturing mode, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit automatically determines the image capturing mode and switches between communication interfaces based on this determination. This dynamic, automated approach improves adaptability while minimizing the increase in device complexity by using straightforward control logic rather than complex manual configuration systems.
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 solution enables a more adaptable and resilient image capturing system capable of seamlessly switching between communication interfaces, ensuring uninterrupted data transfer and improved system flexibility, even in the event of interface disconnection.
Implementation Method 1
image sensing means for receiving X-rays and converting the received X-ray signal into an image signal
Data Source
AI summary
An image capturing apparatus includes an image sensing unit that receives X-rays and converts the received X-ray signal into an image signal, a control unit that controls the image capturing apparatus, including image capturing using the image sensing unit, and a communication unit including at least two communication interfaces to output the acquired image signal.