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Method and system for image artifact reduction using nearest-neighbor phase correction for echo planar imaging

US7102352B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 2005
Grant dateSep 5, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/56554
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A nearest neighbor phase correction technique is implemented to reduce image artifacts due to phase errors in data acquired in an EPI scan. Image quality for EPI applications, such as DWI, DTI, and fMRI, is improved.

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