20240013472. Surface Determination Systems, Threat Detection Systems and Medical Treatment Systems simplified abstract (Battelle Memorial Institute)
Surface Determination Systems, Threat Detection Systems and Medical Treatment Systems
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Richard Trevor Clark of West Richland WA (US)
David M. Sheen of Richland WA (US)
Surface Determination Systems, Threat Detection Systems and Medical Treatment Systems - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240013472 titled 'Surface Determination Systems, Threat Detection Systems and Medical Treatment Systems
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a surface determination system that can be used in threat detection systems and medical treatment systems. The system uses processing circuitry to access a three-dimensional image volume of a target and identify image locations within the volume. It then selects voxels (3D pixels) along a third dimension of the image volume that correspond to the identified image locations. The system identifies one voxel for each image location that has an increased amplitude compared to other voxels at the same location. Using phase information, the system determines a second location in the third dimension for each selected voxel that corresponds to a surface location of the target.
- The system accesses a three-dimensional image volume of a target.
- It identifies image locations within the volume using the first and second dimensions.
- For each image location, it selects voxels along the third dimension that correspond to the location.
- It identifies one voxel for each image location that has an increased amplitude compared to other voxels at the same location.
- Using phase information, it determines a second location in the third dimension for each selected voxel that corresponds to a surface location of the target.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Surface determination in threat detection systems: This technology can be used to identify the surface of objects or materials that may pose a threat, such as concealed weapons or explosive devices.
- Surface determination in medical treatment systems: The system can be used to locate the surface of organs or tissues during medical procedures, aiding in accurate targeting and treatment delivery.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Accurate surface determination: The system provides a method for accurately identifying the surface of a target object or material, which can be useful in various applications such as threat detection and medical treatment.
- Non-invasive surface detection: The technology allows for surface determination without the need for physical contact, making it suitable for non-invasive applications.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved threat detection: By accurately identifying the surface of objects or materials, this technology can enhance the effectiveness of threat detection systems, improving security measures.
- Enhanced medical procedures: Accurate surface determination can aid in precise targeting and treatment delivery during medical procedures, potentially improving patient outcomes and reducing risks.
Original Abstract Submitted
surface determination systems, threat detection systems and medical treatment systems are described. according to one aspect, a surface determination system includes processing circuitry configured to access a three-dimensional complex-valued image volume of a target, define image locations of the image volume using first and second dimensions of the image volume, for each of the first locations, identify voxels along a third dimension of the image volume that correspond to the respective first location, for each of the first locations, select one voxel that corresponds to the first location as having an increased amplitude compared with other voxels that correspond to the first location, and for each selected voxel, use phase information to identify a second location in the third dimension for the selected voxel that corresponds to a location of a surface of the target and that is different than a third location of the respective voxel.
