Abstract:
Methods and apparatus to automatically generate an image quality metric for an image are provided. An example method includes automatically processing a first medical image using a deployed learning network model to generate an image quality metric for the first medical image, the deployed learning network model generated from a digital learning and improvement factory including a training network, wherein the training network is tuned using a set of labeled reference medical images of a plurality of image types, and wherein a label associated with each of the labeled reference medical images indicates a central tendency metric associated with image quality of the image. The example method includes computing the image quality metric associated with the first medical image using the deployed learning network model by leveraging labels and associated central tendency metrics to determine the associated image quality metric for the first medical image.
Abstract:
An imaging system includes a computer programmed to estimate noise in computed tomography (CT) imaging data, correlate the noise estimation with neighboring CT imaging data to generate a weighting estimation based on the correlation, de-noise the CT imaging data based on the noise estimation and on the weighting, and reconstruct an image using the de-noised CT imaging data.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus to automatically generate an image quality metric for an image are provided. An example method includes automatically processing a first medical image using a deployed learning network model to generate an image quality metric for the first medical image, the deployed learning network model generated from a digital learning and improvement factory including a training network, wherein the training network is tuned using a set of labeled reference medical images of a plurality of image types, and wherein a label associated with each of the labeled reference medical images indicates a central tendency metric associated with image quality of the image. The example method includes computing the image quality metric associated with the first medical image using the deployed learning network model by leveraging labels and associated central tendency metrics to determine the associated image quality metric for the first medical image.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for improved deep learning for image acquisition are provided. An imaging system configuration apparatus includes a training learning device including a first processor to implement a first deep learning network (DLN) to learn a first set of imaging system configuration parameters based on a first set of inputs from a plurality of prior image acquisitions to configure at least one imaging system for image acquisition, the training learning device to receive and process feedback including operational data from the plurality of image acquisitions by the at least one imaging system. The example apparatus includes a deployed learning device including a second processor to implement a second DLN, the second DLN generated from the first DLN of the training learning device, the deployed learning device configured to provide a second imaging system configuration parameter to the imaging system in response to receiving a second input for image acquisition.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for improved deep learning for image acquisition are provided. An imaging system configuration apparatus includes a training learning device including a first processor to implement a first deep learning network (DLN) to learn a first set of imaging system configuration parameters based on a first set of inputs from a plurality of prior image acquisitions to configure at least one imaging system for image acquisition, the training learning device to receive and process feedback including operational data from the plurality of image acquisitions by the at least one imaging system. The example apparatus includes a deployed learning device including a second processor to implement a second DLN, the second DLN generated from the first DLN of the training learning device, the deployed learning device configured to provide a second imaging system configuration parameter to the imaging system in response to receiving a second input for image acquisition.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus to automatically generate an image quality metric for an image are provided. An example method includes automatically processing a first medical image using a deployed learning network model to generate an image quality metric for the first medical image, the deployed learning network model generated from a digital learning and improvement factory including a training network, wherein the training network is tuned using a set of labeled reference medical images of a plurality of image types, and wherein a label associated with each of the labeled reference medical images indicates a central tendency metric associated with image quality of the image. The example method includes computing the image quality metric associated with the first medical image using the deployed learning network model by leveraging labels and associated central tendency metrics to determine the associated image quality metric for the first medical image.
Abstract:
An imaging system includes a computed tomography (CT) acquisition unit and at least one processor. The CT acquisition unit includes an X-ray source and a CT detector configured to collect CT imaging data of an object to be imaged. The at least one processor is operably coupled to the CT acquisition unit, and is configured to reconstruct an image using the CT imaging information; extract spatial frequency information from at least a portion of the image, wherein the spatial frequency is defined along a longitudinal direction; and remove a periodically recurring artifact from the at least a portion of the image based on a spatial frequency corresponding to a longitudinal collection periodicity to provide a corrected image.
Abstract:
Various methods and systems are provided for estimating and compensating for table deflection in reconstructed images. In one embodiment, a method for computed tomography (CT) imaging comprises reconstructing images from data acquired during a helical CT scan where table deflection parameters are estimated and the reconstruction is adjusted based on the table deflection parameters. In this way, images may be reconstructed without artifacts caused by table deflection.
Abstract:
An imaging system is provided that includes a gantry having a bore extending therethrough; a plurality of image detectors attached to the gantry and radially spaced around a circumference of the bore such that gaps exist between image detectors along the circumference of the bore; an x-ray source attached to the gantry, wherein the x-ray source transmits x-rays across the bore towards at least two of the image detectors; wherein at least two image detectors detect both emission radiation and x-ray radiation.
Abstract:
An imaging system includes a computed tomography (CT) acquisition unit and a processing unit. The CT acquisition unit includes an X-ray source and a CT detector configured to collect CT imaging data of an object to be imaged. The processing unit includes at least one processor operably coupled to the CT acquisition unit. The processing unit is configured to control the CT acquisition unit to collect at least one sample projection during rotation of the CT acquisition unit about the object to be imaged, compare an intensity of the at least one sample projection to an intensity of a reference projection, select a time to perform an imaging scan based on the comparison of the intensity of the at least one sample projection to the intensity of the reference projection, and control the CT acquisition unit to perform the imaging scan.