Compressive 3D ultrasound imaging using a single sensor

Compressive 3D ultrasound imaging using a single sensor

Kruizinga, P. (TU Delft ImPhys/Acoustical Wavefield Imaging; Erasmus MC)
van der Meulen, P.F. (TU Delft Applications)
Fedjajevs, A. (Student TU Delft)
Mastik, F (Erasmus MC)
Springeling, Geert (Erasmus MC)
de Jong, N. (TU Delft ImPhys/Acoustical Wavefield Imaging; Erasmus MC)
Bosch, J.G. (Erasmus MC)
Leus, G.J.T. (TU Delft Signal Processing Systems)

2017-12-08

Three-dimensional ultrasound is a powerful imaging technique, but it requires thousands of sensors and complex hardware. Very recently, the discovery of compressive sensing has shown that the signal structure can be exploited to reduce the burden posed by traditional sensing requirements. In this spirit, we have designed a simple ultrasound imaging device that can perform three-dimensional imaging using just a single ultrasound sensor. Our device makes a compressed measurement of the spatial ultrasound field using a plastic aperture mask placed in front of the ultrasound sensor. The aperture mask ensures that every pixel in the image is uniquely identifiable in the compressed measurement. We demonstrate that this device can successfully image two structured objects placed in water. The need for just one sensor instead of thousands paves the way for cheaper, faster, simpler, and smaller sensing devices and possible new clinical applications.

http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:147c2809-708d-451e-a20d-beac610ed36f

https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.1701423

2375-2548

Science Advances, 3 (12)

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© 2017 P. Kruizinga, P.F. van der Meulen, A. Fedjajevs, F Mastik, Geert Springeling, N. de Jong, J.G. Bosch, G.J.T. Leus