Title :
A new flexible digital research platform based on a standard ultrasound scanner: results and applicative perspectives
Author :
Bertora, F. ; Pellegetti, P. ; Questa, A. ; Parodi, C. ; Curletto, S.
Author_Institution :
Esaote, Genoa, Italy
Abstract :
The scope of the subject work is to describe the major modifications which have been carried out on a standard unit for medical ultrasound imaging (Technos MPX by Esaote SpA), in order to obtain a digital flexible research platform. The most important challenge was to achieve all the flexibility needed for research purposes on an already existing hardware platform. The main characteristics of the upgraded platform, as well as some preliminary application results, are presented.
Keywords :
biomedical ultrasonics; medical image processing; ultrasonic imaging; Esaote SpA; Technos MPX; flexible digital research platform; medical ultrasound imaging; standard ultrasound scanner; Biomedical engineering; Biomedical imaging; Communication system control; Control systems; Hardware; Image reconstruction; Medical diagnostic imaging; Real time systems; Shape control; Ultrasonic imaging;
Conference_Titel :
Ultrasonics Symposium, 2004 IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8412-1
DOI :
10.1109/ULTSYM.2004.1418238
