Abstract:
A method for processing polychromatic attenuation values, wherein the polychromatic attenuation values are acquired by means of a polychromatic source of radiation generating a cone beam and radiation detector array with a plurality of detector rows, wherein the plurality of detector rows are arranged adjacent to each other in a first direction perpendicular to a second direction, wherein the second direction is parallel to the plurality of detector rows, the method comprising the step of: assigning the monochromatic attenuation values to polychromatic attenuation values, wherein the polychromatic attenuation values depend on the first direction and a three-dimensional look-up table is used for assigning the monochromatic attenuation values to the polychromatic attenuation values.
Abstract:
Method for determining an object function from a number of images acquired from different projection angles using an iterative reconstruction algorithm in which an iteration cycle involves determination of a projection, determination or projection correction information, determination of an approximation image and determination of a new projection based on intersection behavior. The preceding steps are repeated as necessary. The invention also relates to a corresponding system and computer program product.
Abstract:
Method for reconstruction of a 3D image data set of an examination area (13) examined using a radiation source (S) and a detector unit (16). The time interval between image recordings is shorter than that of the regular movement cycle of the object. Rotation of the source about a rotation axis (14) is controlled so that over n time intervals it covers an angle greater then 180 deg plus the cone angle ( beta ). Translation of the radiation source is such that its cone beam passes completely through the examination area at every point of the n time intervals. An Independent claim is made for a device for reconstruction of a 3D image data set of an examination area.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an imaging system (30) for imaging an object. A projection data providing unit (31) provides acquired spectral projection data of an object comprising at least two components, and a reconstruction unit (10) iteratively reconstructs at least two final component images of the object by performing several iteration steps, in which at least two intermediate component images are updated based on the acquired spectral projection data and a penalty term, which is indicative of the correlated noise between the at least two intermediate component images. Since the at least two intermediate component images are updated based on the acquired spectral projection data and a penalty term, which is indicative of the correlated noise, correlated noise is penalized during the iterative reconstruction. The finally resulting component images of the object are therefore less corrupted by correlated noise and have an improved image quality.
Abstract:
When performing model-based segmentation on a 3D patient image (80), metal artifacts in the patient image (80), caused by metal in the patient's body, are detected, and a metal artifact reduction technique is performed to reduce the artifact(s) by interpolation projection data in the region of the artifact(s). The interpolated data is used to generate an uncertainty map for artifact- affected voxels in the image, and a mesh model (78) is conformed to the image to facilitate segmentation thereof. Internal and external energies applied to push and pull the model (78) are weighted as a function of the uncertainty associated with one or more voxels in the image (80). Iteratively, mathematical representations of the energies and respective weights are solved to describe an updated model shape that more closely aligns to the image (80).
Abstract:
A method for calibrating a device for imaging the interior of turbid media is provided. The device for imaging the interior of turbid media uses a fluorescent contrast agent emitting fluorescence light and comprises a receptacle (2) for receiving a turbid medium (1 ) during examination; at least one light source optically connected to the receptacle (2) for irradiating the interior of the receptacle with light of a predetermined wavelength (?L); at least one detector optically connected to the receptacle (2) for detecting light emanating from the interior of the receptacle; and at least one filter introducible in the detection light path from the receptacle (2) to the at least one detector. The method for calibrating comprises the steps: - performing a first reference measurement with the receptacle (2) filled with an optically matching medium (4); - performing a second reference measurement with the receptacle (2) filled with a mixture of the optically matching medium and a fluorescent contrast agent; - calibrating the device based on the results of the first reference measurement and the second reference measurement.
Abstract:
Exact methods of FBP reconstruction may have the restriction that the object point to be reconstructed and the first and last source position used for back- projection must lie on a line. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a method of FBP reconstruction is provided, comprising a filtering of the projection data along a projected M-line and a back-projecting of the filtered projection data over an interval larger than the PI interval of the object point. This may provide for an exact FBP type algorithm for arbitrary trajectories.