Decision module and method for image-based operational decision support

US12400761B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Siemens Healthineers AG · DE

Inventors

• Benedikt Krüger · Ebensfeld, DE
• Rene Kartmann · Nuremberg, DE
• Peter Gall · Uttenreuth, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 7, 2022
• Grant date: Aug 26, 2025
• Expiry date: Nov 3, 2043

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06T2207/20084
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Techniques are described for providing image-based operational decision support. The technique includes using a decision engine configured to generate output data based on a determined number of clinical findings in medical images of a patient. The decision module is configured to generate decision data depending on position data defining an actual position of the patient in a predefined clinical guideline, which comprises a set of possible next steps subsequent to the actual position. The decision data comprises information indicating which next steps from the set of possible next steps of the clinical guideline should be performed. The disclosure further describes a related method, a clinical decision system, and a related medical imaging system.