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Unmet NeedThree-dimensional (3D) ultrasound systems have seen increased adoption in guiding various interventional procedures, such as in thermal ablation procedures to guide the placement of the ablation probe to the target area. However, there are several disadvantages of using 3D ultrasound in robotic systems. First, ultrasound itself is unable to...

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Jerry Prince, Gabor Fichtinger, Russell Taylor, Michael Choti, Emad Boctor

Keywords(s): Image Processing Hardware, Image Processing Software, Imaging and Sensing Systems, Imaging Modality, In Vivo Medical Imaging, Ultrasound (US)

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Imaging, Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software > Image Processing & Analysis, Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices

Fiber-optic Methods and Devices Enabling Multiphoton Imaging with Improved Signal-to-Noise Ratio

We report the development of a single-fiber based scanning device (termed as endomicroscope) and system capable of performing high-resolution optical imaging of biological tissues with multiphoton excitation. The imaging device is fiber-optically based and is flexible with a small footprint (~2 mm in diameter), and the entire imaging system is compact...

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Xingde Li, Yicong Wu, Wenxuan Liang

Keywords(s): Image Display Hardware, Image Display Software, Image Processing Hardware, Image Processing Software, Imaging and Sensing Systems, Imaging Modality, Imaging Probe/Transducer, In Vivo Medical Imaging, Integrated Imaging System, Multi-photon Microscopy

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software, Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software > Image Processing & Analysis, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Imaging, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices

Integration of T2-preparation and motion tracking in Magnetic Resonance

C12427: Integration of T2-Preparation and Motion Tracking in MRINovelty: A method for improving T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the presence of patient motion.Value Proposition: MRI is an indispensible medical imaging modality, primarily because of its ability to distinguish among a wide variety of human tissues and tissue pathologies....

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Liheng Guo, Daniel Herzka

Keywords(s): Image Processing Hardware, Image Processing Software, Imaging and Sensing Systems, Imaging Modality, In Vivo Medical Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software > Image Processing & Analysis, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Imaging, Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices

Reflector Filtered Quasi-monochromatic Talbot-lau Interferometers for High Sensitivity and Contrast Phase-contrast Imaging with Hard X-rays

C11639: Next-Generation Imaging SystemNovelty: This technology is an imaging system that uses X-rays for high sensitivity differential phase contrast imaging, producing high contrast images with excellent spatial resolution.Value Proposition: Current imaging technologies, such as MRI, suffer from poor spatial resolution but are able to image soft tissue....

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Michael Finkenthal, Daniel Stutman

Keywords(s): Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA), Image Processing Hardware, Imaging and Sensing Systems, Imaging Modality, In Vivo Medical Imaging

Real-time, High-dynamic Range RF Power Monitor for MRI/MRS

C11463: Real-Time High Dynamic Range RF Power MonitorNovelty: This device is a reduced-to-practice 6-channel MRI-compatible RF monitor that can operate up to 400MHz and accurately measure RF power over the full dynamic range and duty cycles of clinical and research MRI scanners, NMR instruments, and RF transmitters.Value Proposition: Measurement of...

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): William Edelstein, Di Qian, Abdel-Monem M El-Sharkawy, Paul Bottomley

Keywords(s): Image Processing Hardware, Imaging and Sensing Systems, Imaging Modality, In Vivo Medical Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Early Detection of Misaligned Eyes in Young Children

Invention novelty: A method that uses time-frequency distributions to significantly increase the reliability of instruments used for detection of pediatric eye-fixation problems.Value Proposition: This invention will enhance the performance of instruments being developed for early detection of strabismus (eye-misalignment) and amblyopia (lazy eye) in...

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): David Guyton, Kristina Irsch, Boris Gramatikov

Keywords(s): Image Processing Hardware, Image Processing Software, Imaging and Sensing Systems, Imaging Modality, In Vivo Medical Imaging, Photoscreening

Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy of low concentration solutes with exchangeable protons using Label Transfer Modules. Frequency Transfer, Inversion Transfer

C10794: Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy of Low Concentration Solutes with Exchangeable Protons Using Label Transfer ModulesValue Proposition: • No need to use RF saturation transfer to detect CEST contrast agents and endogenous CEST compounds. • Possibility for exchange-rate sensitive filtering for specific solute protons. •...

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Josh Friedman, Peter van Zijl

Keywords(s): Image Processing Hardware, Image Processing Software, Imaging Agent, Imaging and Sensing Systems, Imaging Modality, In Vivo Medical Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

X-Ray CT Apparatus and Myocardial Perfusion Image Generating System

C10306: X-Ray CT Apparatus and Myocardial Perfusion Image Generating SystemNovelty: The present invention relates to an X-ray CT (computed tomography) device and a myocardial perfusion image generating system for taking contrast CT images such as coronary arterial contrast CT images, myocardial contrast CT images, and so forth, by continuously injecting...

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Takashi Ichihara, Richard George, Toshihiro Rifu, Albert Lardo, Joao A. C. Lima

Keywords(s): Cardiovascular Diseases, Disease Indication, Image Display Software, Image Processing Hardware, Imaging and Sensing Systems, Imaging Modality, In Vivo Medical Imaging, X-ray Computed Tomography (CT), X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT)

Category(s): Clinical and Disease Specializations, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Cardiovascular, Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software, Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software > Image Processing & Analysis, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Imaging, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices

Methods & Applications of Rapid Magnetic Resonance Sensitive to Longitudinal Relaxation Times

C09885: Methods & Applications of Rapid Magnetic Resonance Sensitive to Longitudinal Relaxation Times Technical Details: A method of determining longitudinal spin relaxation time or imaging longitudinal spin relaxation time or producing images which substantially reflect longitudinal spin relaxation time contrast. The method includes establishing...

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Paul Bottomley

Keywords(s): Image Processing Hardware, Image Processing Software, Imaging and Sensing Systems, Imaging Modality, In Vivo Medical Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Combined Multi-detector CT Angiography and CT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging for the Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease

C05074: Coronary Artery Disease ScanNovelty: A new imaging study that gives detailed diagnostic information for Coronary Artery Disease.Value Proposition: The diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is commonly performed through imaging studies. Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) uses single photon emission tomography to assess the physiological...

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Joao A. C. Lima, Eduardo Marban, Takashi Ichihara, Richard George, Albert Lardo

Keywords(s): Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Heart Disease, Disease Indication, Image Display Software, Image Processing Hardware, Image Processing Software, Imaging and Sensing Systems, Imaging Modality, In Vivo Medical Imaging, X-ray Computed Tomography (CT), X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT)

Category(s): Clinical and Disease Specializations, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Cardiovascular > Coronary Heart Disease, Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software, Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software > Image Processing & Analysis, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Imaging, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Cardiovascular, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices