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50 results about "Diffusion weighting" patented technology

Diffusion weighting derives from applying diffusion gradients to each side of a 180° pulse. The higher the b-factor the greater the diffusion weighting. The b-factor depends on the characteristics of the diffusion gradients (amplitude, duration, spacing).

Method and apparatus for magnetic resonance imaging

The method and system for correcting motion-induced phase errors in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) use a phase shift of the non-phase encoded reference echo-signal accumulated during the diffusion-weighting in order to characterize bulk motion and tissue deformation and to compensate their effect for correcting the diffusion / perfusion-weighted image. The sequences unbalanced with respect to the first motion derivative are used for distinguishing the perfusion component. The MRI apparatus provides additional excitation resonance-frequency ranges for forming the reference echo signals.
Owner:VAPOSUN

Fast-diffused magnetic resonance imaging and restoring method

The invention discloses a fast-diffused magnetic resonance imaging and restoring method. The method comprises the following steps: (S1) conducting signal collection to a detected target in N diffusion weighting directions through a plurality of channel coils; (S2) merging the obtained complementary k space data so as to obtain fully-sampled k space data KC; (S3) conducting primary restoration based on images of different diffusion weighting directions corresponding to the k space data and images corresponding to the fully-sampled k space data KC so as to obtain a primary image; and (S4) conducting regularization restoration based on the primary image, iterating to convergence so as to obtain the final needed images (I1,....IN). The description gives a specific realization mode of the method. Common information among images in different diffusion weighting directions are utilized, so that not only the sampling efficiency is improved, but also the resolution and signal to noise ratio of the images can be enhanced.
Owner:TSINGHUA UNIV

Sweeping real-time single point fiber

An imaging method for imaging a subject (18) including fibrous / anisotropic structures (102) includes acquiring three-dimensional image representations without and with a plurality of different diffusion weighting and directions. When a user (56) hovers a selection device over a voxel of the image, a fiber representation (54) is extracted in substantially real time. The representation is generated by following a direction of a major eigenvector e1 from voxel to voxel. A human-viewable display of the fiber representation is produced (210).
Owner:KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV

Method and apparatus for correcting motion in multi-shot diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging

ActiveUS20080310696A1Magnetic measurementsCharacter and pattern recognitionDiffusion-Weighted MR ImagingData acquisition
A method for performing motion correction in an autocalibrated, multi-shot diffusion-weighting MR imaging data acquisition includes performing motion correction on k-space data in an autocalibration region for each shot individually and then combining the motion-corrected k-space data from each shot to form a motion-corrected reference autocalibration region. Uncorrected source k-space data points are “trained to” the motion-corrected k-space data from the motion-corrected reference autocalibration region to determine coefficients that are used to synthesize motion-corrected k-space data in the outer, undersampled regions of k-space. Similarly, acquired k-space lines in the outer, undersampled regions of k-space may also be replaced by motion-corrected synthesized k-space data. The motion-corrected k-space data from the motion-corrected reference autocalibration region may be combined with the synthesized motion-corrected k-space data for the outer, undersampled regions of k-space to reconstruct motion-corrected images corresponding to each coil element. The motion corrected images corresponding to each coil element may be combined into a resultant image.
Owner:GENERAL ELECTRIC CO

Method and magnetic resonance system to reduce distortions in diffusion imaging

In a method and magnetic resonance apparatus to reduce distortions in magnetic resonance diffusion imaging, a magnetic resonance data acquisition system is operated to acquire magnetic resonance data in a first measurement with a first diffusion weighting, and to acquire magnetic resonance data in a second measurement with a second, different diffusion weighting. A non-linear, system-specific distortion-correcting function is determined on the basis of system-specific information that is specific to said magnetic resonance data acquisition system. Correction parameters are calculated to correct distortions in subsequently-acquired diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance images, based on the data acquired in the first and second measurements with the system-specific distortion-correcting function applied thereto. The subsequently-acquired diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance images are corrected using the correction parameters to at least reduce distortions therein.
Owner:SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBH

Multi-b-value DWI (diffusion weighted image) noise reduction method based on mutual information

The invention discloses a multi-b-value DWI (diffusion weighted image) noise reduction method based on mutual information. The method comprises steps as follows: acquiring to-be-tested multi-b-value DWIs in multiple diffusion sensitive gradient directions by a magnetic resonance scanner; performing preprocessing such as head movement correction, eddy current correction and the like on the images; estimating different b-value image signal-to-noise ratios; performing noise reduction processing on the images through setting parameters of an optimal noise reduction algorithm so as to acquire DWIs with higher signal-to-noise ratios. The method fully considers features of different images, and three-dimensional structural features of the processed images are reserved as many as possible while noises are eliminated. During establishment of a high-order complex model, different b images have higher image quality, so that acquired high-order parameter images can have smaller errors and fewer singular values. The method can be better applied to preprocessing of a high-order model imaging technology and plays an active role in further research on white matter fiber structures.
Owner:TIANJIN UNIV

Correction of distortions in diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging

In a method and magnetic resonance apparatus for correction of image distortions that occur in acquisition of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance images of an examination subject, a reference image is acquired without diffusion weighting, a first diffusion-weighted image is acquired for a diffusion direction, a second diffusion-weighted image is acquired for the same diffusion direction, with the acquisition of the second diffusion-weighted image taking place at least with a different diffusion weighting or a different diffusion gradient polarity than the acquisition of the first diffusion-weighted image. Distortion parameters for the correction of image distortions in the acquired diffusion-weighted images are acquired, and the first diffusion-weighted image is deskewed with a first set of deskewing parameters, and the second diffusion-weighted image is deskewed with a second set of deskewing parameters. The first set and second set of deskewing parameters are correlated, and the deskewing parameters are determined by simultaneous minimization of differences between the deskewed first image and the reference image and differentiation between the deskewed second image and the reference image.
Owner:SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBH

Magnetic resonance method and apparatus to reduce distortions in diffusion imaging

ActiveUS20100171498A1Improved correction methodMinimize scopeCharacter and pattern recognitionDiagnostic recording/measuringDiffusionResonance
In a method and magnetic resonance (MR) system for correction of image distortions that occur in acquisitions of diffusion-weighted MR images of an examination subject a first adjustment measurement with a first diffusion weighting is implemented, a second adjustment measurement with a second diffusion weighting is implemented and correction parameters to de-skew diffusion-weighted MR images are automatically calculated in a computer on the basis of the two adjustment measurements. One of the two adjustment measurements is implemented with a predetermined diffusion weighting in three orthogonal diffusion directions, and correction parameters are determined for the three orthogonal diffusion directions.
Owner:SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBH

Method and magnetic resonance system to correct distortions in image data

In a method for correction of distortions in image data in a diffusion imaging, the image data are acquired with an imaging MRT measurement for a predetermined diffusion weighting and map a predetermined image segment. A diffusion model for the image segment is determined. Output image data are determined for the image segment such that the output image data are essentially free of distortions caused by diffusion weighting. Reference image data are estimated for the predetermined diffusion weighting for the image segment based on the output image data and the diffusion model. The acquired image data are compared with the reference image data and the acquired image data are corrected based on the comparison.
Owner:SIEMENS HEATHCARE GMBH

Method and system for diffusion magnetic resonance imaging

A method, system, computer-readable medium, use, and pulse sequence for magnetic resonance imaging or nuclear magnetic resonance is provided for determining the rate of molecular exchange between components with different diffusion characteristics. The present invention encodes the magnetic resonance signal for exchange utilizing judiciously designed protocols for varying the parameters of a pulse sequence comprising a pair of diffusion weighting blocks separated by a mixing time.
Owner:RANDOM WALK IMAGING AB

Method and system for diffusion magnetic resonance imaging

A method, system, computer-readable medium, use, and pulse sequence for magnetic resonance imaging or nuclear magnetic resonance is provided for determining the rate of molecular exchange between components with different diffusion characteristics. The present invention encodes the magnetic resonance signal for exchange utilizing judiciously designed protocols for varying the parameters of a pulse sequence comprising a pair of diffusion weighting blocks separated by a mixing time.
Owner:RANDOM WALK IMAGING AB

System for Detecting Malignant Lymph Nodes Using an MR Imaging Device

A system detects malignant lymph nodes using an MR imaging device, for, in the absence of a contrast agent, acquiring in a patient anatomical volume of interest including lymph nodes, (a) a first image using a variable flip angle, lymph node enhanced contrast, MR image acquisition process, (b) a second image using a susceptibility weighting imaging acquisition process and (c) a third image using a diffusion weighting imaging acquisition process. In the presence of a contrast agent absorbed by benign lymph nodes, MR imaging device acquires in the patient anatomical volume of interest, (d) a fourth image using a susceptibility weighting imaging acquisition process. A display processor processes data representing the first, second, third and fourth images for display of malignant and benign lymph nodes on a reproduction device.
Owner:THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORP +2

Magnetic resonance method and apparatus to reduce distortions in diffusion imaging

ActiveUS8283925B2Improved correction methodMinimize scopeMagnetic measurementsDiagnostic recording/measuringDiffusionResonance
In a method and magnetic resonance (MR) system for correction of image distortions that occur in acquisitions of diffusion-weighted MR images of an examination subject a first adjustment measurement with a first diffusion weighting is implemented, a second adjustment measurement with a second diffusion weighting is implemented and correction parameters to de-skew diffusion-weighted MR images are automatically calculated in a computer on the basis of the two adjustment measurements. One of the two adjustment measurements is implemented with a predetermined diffusion weighting in three orthogonal diffusion directions, and correction parameters are determined for the three orthogonal diffusion directions.
Owner:SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBH

Analysis for quantifying microscopic diffusion anisotropy

ActiveUS20150130458A1Controlled diffusionRobust and fast quantificationDiagnostic recording/measuringSensorsDiffusion AnisotropyUltrasound attenuation
The present invention describes a method for quantifying microscopic diffusion anisotropy and / or mean diffusivity in a material by analysis of echo attenuation curves acquired with two different gradient modulations schemes, wherein one gradient modulation scheme is based on isotropic diffusion weighting and the other gradient modulation scheme is based on non-isotropic diffusion weighting, and wherein the method comprises analyzing by comparing the signal decays of the two acquired echo attenuation curves.
Owner:RANDOM WALK IMAGING AB

Pulse sequence method for MRI

The present invention describes a method for magnetic resonance (MR) and / or MR imaging, comprising acquisition of signals and MR images originating from a RF and gradient sequence causing isotropic diffusion weighting of signal attenuation, wherein the isotropic diffusion weighting is achieved by one time-dependent dephasing vector q(t) having an orientation, wherein the isotropic diffusion weighting is proportional to the trace of a diffusion tensor D, and wherein the orientation of the time-dependent dephasing vector q(t) is either varied discretely in more than three directions in total, or changed continuously, or changed in a combination of discretely and continuously during the gradient pulse sequence, 0≦t≦echo time, where t represents the time. The method may be performed during a single shot (single MR excitation).
Owner:RANDOM WALK IMAGING AB

Method and apparatus for ductal tube tracking imaging for breast cancer detection and diagnosis, and product

A method apparatus and computer product for imaging a human breast to map the breast ductal tree is disclosed. First, a breast is diffusion tensor imaged with high spatial resolution. Then the breast ductal tree is tracked using a protocol for breast based on echo-planar imaging (EPI) diffusion designed for optimizing diffusion weightings (b values), number of non-collinear directions for tensor calculations, diffusion, echo and repetition times, spatial resolution, signal to noise, scanning time and a sequence for fat suppression. The diffusion tensor is calculated by a non-linear best fit algorithm and then diagonalized with principal component analysis to three eigen vectors and their corresponding eigen values. A vector field map is obtained for tracking of breast ducts of the ductal trees along the direction of the 1st eigenvector v1 and the ductal tree is displayed on a voxel by voxel basis in parametric images using color coding and vector pointing.
Owner:DDE MRI SOLUTIONS LTD

Magnetic resonance method for quantification of molecular diffusion using double echo steady state sequences

ActiveUS20120242334A1Measurements using NMR imaging systemsElectric/magnetic detectionDouble echo steady stateDiffuse Lesion
Disclosed is a magnetic resonance method for the quantification of molecular diffusion. The method uses a diffusion-weighted (dw) double echo steady state sequence (DESS). In particular, the method allows direct quantification of molecular diffusion from two steady state scans with differing diffusion weighting such as one with diffusion-weighting and preferably one without diffusion weighting. Such a quantification of molecular diffusion allows for rapid and / or quantitative measurements of physiological and / or functional parameters of living tissue. Quantitative measurements are often a prerequisite for pre-clinical and clinical research as well as for clinical trials in drug research performed at different sites. Especially for the early diagnosis of subtle or diffuse pathological changes, quantitative MR promises to have a very significant impact.
Owner:UNIV HOSPITAL OF BASEL

Method and magnetic resonance apparatus for reducing distortion in diffusion imaging

The invention relates to a method for reducing distortions in diffusion imaging, comprising the steps of: carrying out at least one first measurement (R1) with a first diffusion weight each for a plurality of spatially separated layers; A plurality of spatially separated layers each carry out at least one second measurement (R2) with a second diffusion weight; determining a distortion correction function and determining correction parameters from said measurements (R1, R2) for weighting the diffusion Distortion correction is performed on the magnetic resonance image of the MRI image, wherein the image information and / or correction parameters of different layers are correlated with each other; and the distortion correction of the diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance image is performed based on the distortion correction function and the correction parameter. Furthermore, the invention proposes a magnetic resonance system (1) that can be used to carry out such a method.
Owner:SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBH

Digital halftoning method utilizing diffused weighting and class matrix optimization

InactiveUS20100033764A1Execution efficiency is highError diffusionDigitally marking record carriersDigital computer detailsMatrix optimizationAlgorithm
The present invention discloses a digital halftoning method. The method comprises steps of: (a1) dividing an original image into non-overlapping blocks; (a2) obtaining a Least-Mean-Square trained (LMS-trained) filter by comparing at least a training image and a halftone result corresponding to the training image (a3) optimizing a class matrix with the LMS-trained filter, which involves the diffused area and the diffused weightings; and (a4) processing the non-overlapping blocks by performing a dot diffusion procedure with the optimized class matrix and the diffused weightings to generate a halftone image corresponding to the original image. A detailed class matrix optimizing method as in the above-mentioned step (a3) is also disclosed.
Owner:NAT TAIWAN UNIV OF SCI & TECH
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