Technology - System, Method and Computer-Accessible Medium for Ultralow Dose Computed Tomography Image Reconstruction

System, Method and Computer-Accessible Medium for Ultralow Dose Computed Tomography Image Reconstruction

Use of systems to create a higher quality, more accurate image

Background:

Computer tomography (CT) currently operates at high X-ray exposure, in terms of high X-ray flux. These images provide key details into warning such as potential lung cancer in smoking patients, or even possible birth defects in children. However, there are still challenges in obtaining quality radiological images while using lower and therefore, safer levels of radiation. Thus, it may be beneficial to provide an exemplary system, method and computer-accessible medium for ultralow dose computed tomography (ULDCT) image reconstruction with pre-log shifted-Poisson model, and a texture-based MRF prior which can overcome at least some of the deficiencies.

Technology Overview:

The exemplary system, method and computer-accessible medium can provide ULDCT that can achieve the same detection rate of current systems with substantially lower radiation exposure than typical CT systems.
Please note, header image is purely illustrative. Source: en:User:ChumpusRex, Wikimedia Commons, CC-BY-SA-3.0

Advantages:

Less Harmful for Neighboring Cells, More Efficient

Applications:

CT, Radiation, Cancer, Medical, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Devices, Clinical, Hospital, Research, Testing.

Intellectual Property Summary:

Patent application submitted

Stage of Development:

WO 2018/231757 A1

Licensing Status:

Available for Licensing

Licensing Potential:

Development partner,Commercial partner,Licensing

Additional Information:

 

Patent Information: