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A Method and System for Pre-processing Medical Images (Case No. 2024-177)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed a novel pre-processing computer algorithm for automated medical imaging. Background: The integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence into medical imaging applications offers significant potential to automate the diagnosis of various...
Published: 7/23/2024   |   Inventor(s): Bahram Jalali, Callen MacPhee, Yiming Zhou, Koichiro Kishima
Keywords(s): 3D ultrasound imaging, Artificial Intelligence, bioimaging, Computer Vision, histopathology images, Machine Learning, Medical Imaging, MRI, X-Ray
Category(s): Diagnostic Markers > Cancer, Diagnostic Markers > Immunology, Software & Algorithms > Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Software & Algorithms > Digital Health, Software & Algorithms > Image Processing
Hybrid Computer Tomography Scanning System
The invention relates to a combination hybrid computer tomography (CT) system that is particularly suited for elucidating stages in pulmonary diseases, notably cystic fibrosis and lung cancer. Improved visualization of lung parenchyma and the margins of lung cysts (non-invasive “virtual biopsy”) may provide sufficient detail to distinguish the types...
Published: 7/25/2024   |   Inventor(s): Han Wen
Keywords(s): AA3B6X, AA3CXX, CT, HYBRID, lung cancer, Lung Disease, Lung-Targeted, Pulmonary, PULMONARY FIBROSIS, WBXXXX, XFXXXX, X-RAY, YAXXXX
Category(s): Collaboration Sought > Collaboration, Application > Diagnostics, Application > Medical Devices, Application > Non-Medical Devices, Application > Software / Apps
A Novel X-ray Grating to Enhance Phase Contrast Imaging
The present invention relates to improving x-ray phase contrast imaging. The invention discloses a novel grating interferometer for phase contrast imaging with hard x-rays that overcomes limitations in the level of sensitivity by utilizing the advantages of far-field interferometers. The novel design and fabrication process can easily acquire absolute...
Published: 7/25/2024   |   Inventor(s): Han Wen
Keywords(s): AA3XXX, Balanced, GRATING, INTERFEROMETER, Two-arm, VCXXXX, VDXXXX, WBXXXX, WIXXXX, XDXXXX, XFXXXX, X-RAY, YBXXXX, YCXXXX
Category(s): Collaboration Sought > Collaboration, Application > Software / Apps, Application > Medical Devices, Application > Research Materials, Application > Diagnostics, TherapeuticArea > Cardiology, Application > Non-Medical Devices, TherapeuticArea > Oncology
A Novel Demodulation System in X-ray Imaging
In various x-ray imaging methods, including scattering correction and phase contrast imaging, intensity modulation in space is introduced into the projection images by the use of masks, gratings, or apertures. The present invention relates to a process to demodulate the modulation. The current demodulation processes are either to remove the modulation...
Published: 7/25/2024   |   Inventor(s): Houxun Miao, Han Wen
Keywords(s): AA3XXX, Demodulation, IMAGING, INTENSITY, Modulation, VCXXXX, VDXXXX, VEXXXX, VPXXXX, WBXXXX, WIXXXX, XDXXXX, XFXXXX, X-RAY, YBXXXX, YCXXXX
Category(s): Collaboration Sought > Collaboration, TherapeuticArea > Ophthalmology, TherapeuticArea > Infectious Disease, TherapeuticArea > Oncology, TherapeuticArea > Cardiology, Application > Non-Medical Devices, TherapeuticArea > Endocrinology, TherapeuticArea > Dental, Application > Software / Apps, TherapeuticArea > Neurology, Application > Research Materials, Application > Diagnostics, Application > Medical Devices
Multilayer X-Ray Transmission Grating Array for Phase-Contrast Imaging and Tomography
Classical X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) and radiography are based on X-ray absorption and cannot show soft tissue structures as well as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Detecting the phase delay/advance of X-rays that travel through the body could enhance soft tissue contrast 10 - 100 times. Submicron-period X-ray transmission gratings for medical...
Published: 4/8/2024   |   Inventor(s): Han Wen
Keywords(s): AA3XXX, AAXXXX, ARRAY, AXXXXX, GRATING, IMAGING, MICRO, Multilayer-coated, PHASE, SENSITIVE, X-RAY
Category(s): Collaboration Sought > Collaboration
2020-363 ROTATIONAL INTENSITY MODULATION FOR ULTRA HIGH DOSE RATE (FLASH) X-RAY DOSE DELIVERY
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Radiation Oncology have developed a collimation device that can achieve ultrafast delivery and complex dose modulation for x-ray radiotherapy. Background: Radiotherapy aims to treat and control the growth of tumors via exposure to high doses of ionizing radiation. While it is generally effective, it...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Ke Sheng, Qihui Lyu
Keywords(s): Hospital Systems And Devices, Medical Device, Oncology, Radiation Therapy, X-Ray
Category(s): Therapeutics > Radiology, Therapeutics > Oncology, Therapeutics > Radiology > Radiomitigation
2019-470 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING COMPONENTS OF MIXTURES
UCLA researchers in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in collaboration with Caltech have developed a novel microcrystal electron diffraction (MicroED) system to unambiguously identify components of complex compound mixtures: delivering rapid, high-resolution atomic structures with minimal sample preparation or formal crystallization procedures. BACKGROUND:...
Published: 9/13/2023   |   Inventor(s): Hosea Nelson
Keywords(s): Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Analysis, Structures, X-Ray
Category(s): Chemical > Instrumentation & Analysis
2020-366 CHEST X-RAY DEVICE SAFE ZONE
UCLA Researchers in the Department of Radiology have developed an automated computer program that is capable of identifying implanted medical devices and safe zones for their placement: potentially offering a solution to the high volume of imaging exams performed daily to check placement and avoiding fatalities arising from misplaced devices that are...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Matthew Brown
Keywords(s): Medical Imaging, X-Ray
Category(s): Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > X-Ray
2019-467 CHEST X-RAY DEVICE SAFE ZONE
UCLA researchers in the Department of Radiology have developed an automated computer system for defining a “Safe Zone” for chest device placement, simplifying the process for implementing new generations of life saving devices. BACKGROUND: The development of pace maker devices in the 1950s acted as a herald for scientific advances of cardiac...
Published: 4/11/2024   |   Inventor(s): Matthew Brown, Dieter Enzmann, Koon-Pong Wong
Keywords(s): Medical Imaging, X-Ray
Category(s): Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > X-Ray
A Method For Enhancement Of Medical Images
UC Case No. 2019-007SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed an algorithm for hallucination-free resolution enhanced brain MRI images with better quality and superior computational time compared to the current state of the art.BACKGROUNDMedical imaging is a widely used diagnostic tool, yet faces...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Bahram Jalali, Sifeng He
Keywords(s): CT, Image Processing, Medical Imaging, MRI, PET, Software & Algorithms, X-Ray
Category(s): Software & Algorithms > Image Processing, Software & Algorithms, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Software & Algorithms > Data Analytics, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > CT, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > MRI, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > PET, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > X-Ray
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