Title :
Signal acquisition and processing in medical diagnostic ultrasound
Author :
Quistgaard, Jens U.
Author_Institution :
Adv. Technol. Labs. Inc., Bothell, WA, USA
fDate :
1/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
As uses for ultrasound increase, so does the need for effective signal processing techniques. In this article we provide an overview of signal acquisition and processing in modern medical ultrasound imaging equipment and present some of the more important concepts in practice today. Images and data types typical of current ultrasound equipment are reviewed; fundamental acoustics and design parameters that affect signal quality and processing strategies are discussed; and current research directions are presented
Keywords :
acoustic signal processing; biomedical equipment; biomedical ultrasonics; medical image processing; reviews; signal detection; current research directions; data types; design parameters; fundamental acoustics; medical diagnostic ultrasound; medical ultrasound imaging equipment; overview; signal acquisition; signal processing; signal quality; Acoustic imaging; Acoustic transducers; Biomedical imaging; Displays; Heart; High-resolution imaging; Medical diagnosis; Signal processing; Ultrasonic imaging; Ultrasonic transducers;
Journal_Title :
Signal Processing Magazine, IEEE
