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Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus, image processing apparatus, and phase correcting method

US11579231B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2021
Grant dateFeb 14, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/5616
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

To provide a technique in which, in imaging using an EPI method, an occurrence of an artifact when phase correction is performed for each channel is avoided and the phase correction is accurately performed. A common phase correction value to be applied to data of all channels is calculated using pre-scan data of each channel. The common phase correction value is obtained by combining a difference phase obtained for each of the channels. The difference phase is obtained by complex integration, while an absolute value of each channel is maintained as it is. The combination is performed by complex average, and averaging processing according to a weight of the absolute value is performed. The occurrence of an artifact can be prevented by using the common phase correction value, and robust phase correction can be performed by including the weight of the absolute value.

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