Abstract: A computer-implemented method or system of visually displaying a workflow can include visually arranging graphical representations of batches within a workflow to indicate workloads at multiple tasks within the workflow to form a visual arrangement. The graphical representations can have a graphical feature indicating relative workloads to process the batches at the respective tasks. The method further includes updating the visual arrangement of the representations of batches as batches progress within the workflow. The current approach provides the user with a more intuitive feeling of the workload, e.g., the number of samples, at each stage or task in a workflow. This has the benefit that the user can more easily identify any backlogs or bottlenecks in the workflow. Furthermore, embodiments provide the user with ability to selectively re-batch by interacting with the graphical representations of batches.

Abstract: This invention relates to the automatic determination of beam parameters and other criteria to determine a dose plan of radiation on a target volume. The method involves determination of geometric and other radiation involvement criteria, with search of a phase space on the incoming direction of the irradiation beam ports. The evaluation of the goodness of fit, based on parameter thresholds and other considerations, makes it possible to search on the entire phase space of possible beam directions towards the target volume so as to improve the treatment planning dosimetry. The invention applies to circular or non-circular collimator shapes, and can be illustrated by use with a linear accelerator (LINAC) as a means for X-ray delivery to a target volume such as a tumor within a patient's body.