KR-20260063437-A - Method, device, and system for providing image processing services that enable examination of multiple targets from a single image

Abstract

According to one embodiment, in a method for providing an image processing service capable of screening multiple subjects from a single image, the method identifies multiple subjects included in a single image and extracts location information of each subject, separates the region of each subject in the single image based on the extracted location information, determines a detailed region requiring screening based on the body parts and characteristics of the subject in each separated region, calculates a screening index for each subject based on the detailed region, individually evaluates the health status of each subject by comparing the calculated screening index with a preset reference value, and transmits the results of the health status evaluation of each subject to a user's terminal.

Inventors

• 하성욱

Assignees

• (주)살루스케어
• 하성욱

Dates

Publication Date

20260507

Application Date

20241030

Claims (3)

1. A method for providing an image processing service capable of examining multiple targets from a single image, performed by a device, A step of identifying multiple objects included within a single image and extracting location information for each object; A step of separating the region of each target in the single image based on the extracted location information; A step of determining specific areas requiring examination in each separated area based on the subject's body parts and characteristics; A step of calculating screening indicators for each subject based on the above detailed areas; A step of individually evaluating the health status of each subject by comparing the calculated screening indicators with preset reference values; and Characterized by including the step of transmitting the health status evaluation results of each subject to a user's terminal. Method for providing an image processing service capable of screening multiple subjects from a single image.
2. In paragraph 1, The step of identifying multiple targets included within the single image and extracting location information for each target is: A step of detecting the contour of an object using a pre-trained object recognition model to identify an object in the single image above, A step of calculating the center point of each object based on the detected contour above, A step of determining boundaries by analyzing the characteristics of each object, including the color, brightness, and texture of surrounding pixels, based on the above-mentioned center point, A step of calculating the location coordinates of each target based on the above boundary information, and Characterized by including the step of individually distinguishing each target according to the calculated location coordinates and storing them in a database. Method for providing an image processing service capable of screening multiple subjects from a single image.
3. In paragraph 1, The method further includes the step of determining the screening priority based on multiple subjects included in the single image above, and The step of determining the above examination priority is, A step of comparing each target with a preset normal range based on preset key indicators, A step of calculating the excess ratio for targets exceeding the above normal range, A step of classifying into a 'caution' or 'risk' state according to the above excess ratio, and assigning a high screening priority to subjects classified as risky. A step of determining the order in which to perform examinations according to the assigned examination priority, and Characterized by including the step of storing the determined examination order in a database and reflecting it in subsequent examination records, Method for providing an image processing service capable of screening multiple subjects from a single image.

Description

Method, device, and system for providing image processing services that enable examination of multiple targets from a single image The following embodiments relate to a method, apparatus, and system for providing an image processing service capable of screening multiple subjects from a single image. With the recent advancement of medical image analysis technology, systems that evaluate a patient's health status based on image data obtained from computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, and other methods are widely used. While such image processing technologies are essential for accurate diagnosis and disease prevention, existing technologies have the following limitations. First, existing medical image analysis systems generally focus on examining a single subject, making it difficult to perform individual examinations of multiple subjects included in a single image. This limitation can reduce the accuracy and efficiency of examinations, particularly when complex body parts or multiple organs are observed simultaneously. Second, when multiple subjects are involved, the lack of a system to separately evaluate each subject's health status and determine priorities makes it difficult to immediately identify those requiring urgent examinations. Since existing technology processes all subjects in the same examination order, it is difficult for medical staff to make rapid decisions considering priorities. Accordingly, the present invention provides a method for providing an image processing service that can identify multiple subjects from a single image, calculate examination indicators individually for each subject, and determine examination priorities according to the health status of each subject. This allows for the detailed analysis of each subject, the simultaneous evaluation of the health status of multiple subjects, and, if necessary, the prioritization of examinations for specific subjects. In addition, the device of the present invention includes an automated examination priority determination function, which can support medical personnel in quickly identifying important targets and taking follow-up actions. Therefore, a method, device, and system for providing an image processing service capable of examining multiple subjects from a single image are required. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a system according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing an image processing service capable of screening multiple subjects according to one embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating the process of extracting location information of an object according to one embodiment. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating the process of determining the screening priority of multiple subjects according to one embodiment. FIG. 5 is an example diagram of the configuration of a device according to one embodiment. Hereinafter, embodiments are described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, various modifications may be made to the embodiments, and thus the scope of the patent application is not limited or restricted by these embodiments. It should be understood that all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions to the embodiments are included within the scope of the rights. Specific structural or functional descriptions of the embodiments are disclosed for illustrative purposes only and may be modified and implemented in various forms. Accordingly, the embodiments are not limited to the specific disclosed forms, and the scope of this specification includes modifications, equivalents, or substitutions that fall within the technical concept. Terms such as "first" or "second" may be used to describe various components, but these terms should be interpreted solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, the first component may be named the second component, and similarly, the second component may be named the first component. When it is stated that a component is "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected to or coupled with that other component, or that there may be other components in between. The terms used in the embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and should not be interpreted as intended to be limiting. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to indicate the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof. Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by those s