Enhanced image reconstruction in photoacoustic tomography
US9256934B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/5207
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various embodiments of methods and systems are provided for image reconstruction in photoacoustic tomography. In one embodiment, among others, a method includes obtaining photoacoustic time-domain data; reconstructing an image from the photoacoustic time-domain data using total-variation minimization based photoacoustic tomography reconstruction; and providing the reconstructed image for rendering on a display device. In another embodiment, a system includes a computing device and an image reconstruction program executable in the computing device. The image reconstruction program includes logic that obtains photoacoustic time-domain data; logic that reconstructs an image from the photoacoustic time-domain data using total-variation minimization based photoacoustic tomography reconstruction; and logic that provides the reconstructed image for rendering on a display device.
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