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Systems and methods for functional imaging

a functional imaging and system technology, applied in the field of systems and methods for imaging, can solve the problems of insufficient structural accuracy of functional information, insufficient accuracy or resolution of functional information, etc., and achieve the effect of ensuring the accuracy of functional information

Active Publication Date: 2018-03-01
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
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This patent describes a system and method for combining structural and functional imaging data to create a structural image of a patient that includes anatomical data and anatomical probability maps. These maps are then used to re-distribute the functional data and generate an image that can better show the potential for functional activity in the patient. This can be useful for medical diagnostics and treatment planning. The technical effects of this patent include more accurate and precise imaging of a patient's anatomy and the potential for functional activity, which can improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment techniques.

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In conventional multi-modality systems, however, structural accuracy of the functional information may be insufficient.
For example, the accuracy or resolution of the functional information may not be sufficient for reliable clinical usage.

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[0013]The following detailed description of certain embodiments will be better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. To the extent that the figures illustrate diagrams of the functional blocks of various embodiments, the functional blocks are not necessarily indicative of the division between hardware circuitry. For example, one or more of the functional blocks (e.g., processors or memories) may be implemented in a single piece of hardware (e.g., a general purpose signal processor or a block of random access memory, hard disk, or the like) or multiple pieces of hardware. Similarly, the programs may be stand alone programs, may be incorporated as subroutines in an operating system, may be functions in an installed software package, and the like. It should be understood that the various embodiments are not limited to the arrangements and instrumentality shown in the drawings.

[0014]As used herein, the terms “system,”“unit,” or “module” may include a hardware a...

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A system includes a structural imaging acquisition unit, a functional imaging acquisition unit, and one or more processors. The structural imaging acquisition unit is configured to perform a structural scan to acquire structural imaging information of a patient. The functional imaging acquisition unit is configured to perform a functional scan to acquire functional imaging information of a patient. The one or more processors are configured to obtain, using the structural imaging information, a structural image of the patient including anatomical volumetric data; determine an anatomical probability map corresponding to a probability that a determined anatomical object correlates to potential functional data; obtain, using the functional imaging information, a functional image of the patient including functional volumetric data; re-distribute the functional volumetric data using the anatomical probability map to provide re-distributed functional volumetric data; and generate an image using the re-distributed functional volumetric data.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The subject matter disclosed herein relates generally to systems and methods for imaging (e.g., diagnostic imaging of a patient).[0002]Multi-modality imaging may be used to acquire both functional and structural imaging information. In conventional multi-modality systems, however, structural accuracy of the functional information may be insufficient. For example, the accuracy or resolution of the functional information may not be sufficient for reliable clinical usage.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION[0003]In one embodiment, a system is provided that includes a structural imaging acquisition unit, a functional imaging acquisition unit, and one or more processors. The structural imaging acquisition unit is configured to perform a structural scan to acquire structural imaging information of a patient. The functional imaging acquisition unit is configured to perform a functional scan to acquire functional imaging information of a patient. The one or mo...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06T15/08G06T7/00
CPCG06T15/08G06T7/0012A61B5/7264A61B5/0036G16H50/20A61B5/00
Inventor CARMI, RAZ
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
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