SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTIVE MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
First Claim
1. A method for magnetic resonance imaging, comprising:
- scanning an initial region of interest of a subject to acquire imaging data using an initial imaging protocol;
determining anatomical labeling information corresponding to a plurality of regions corresponding to the subject based on the acquired data, previously available information, or a combination thereof, wherein determining anatomical labeling information comprises identifying one or more features of interest corresponding to the initial region of interest;
interactively receiving input from an operator corresponding to a desired imaging task;
updating the imaging protocol in real-time by selectively configuring one or more imaging parameters that optimize implementation of the desired imaging task based on the determined anatomical labeling information; and
performing a subsequent scan using the updated imaging protocol for completing the desired imaging task.
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Abstract
Embodiments of a method, a system, and a non-transitory computer readable medium for use in interactive magnetic resonance imaging are presented. An initial region of interest of a subject is scanned to acquire imaging data using an initial imaging protocol. Anatomical labeling information corresponding to a plurality of regions corresponding to the subject may be determined based on the acquired data and/or previously available information. Particularly, determining the anatomical labeling information may include identifying one or more features of interest corresponding to the initial region of interest. Further, input from an operator corresponding to a desired imaging task may be received interactively. The imaging protocol may be updated in real-time by selectively configuring one or more imaging parameters that optimize implementation of the desired imaging task based on the determined anatomical labeling information. A subsequent scan may be performed using the updated imaging protocol for completing the desired imaging task.
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24 Claims
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1. A method for magnetic resonance imaging, comprising:
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scanning an initial region of interest of a subject to acquire imaging data using an initial imaging protocol; determining anatomical labeling information corresponding to a plurality of regions corresponding to the subject based on the acquired data, previously available information, or a combination thereof, wherein determining anatomical labeling information comprises identifying one or more features of interest corresponding to the initial region of interest; interactively receiving input from an operator corresponding to a desired imaging task; updating the imaging protocol in real-time by selectively configuring one or more imaging parameters that optimize implementation of the desired imaging task based on the determined anatomical labeling information; and performing a subsequent scan using the updated imaging protocol for completing the desired imaging task. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A magnetic resonance imaging system, comprising:
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a scanner configured to scan an initial region of interest of a subject to acquire imaging data using an initial imaging protocol; one or more input-output devices configured to interactively receive input from an operator corresponding to a desired imaging task; and a processing subsystem operationally coupled to one or more of the scanner and the input-output devices, wherein the processing subsystem is configured to; determine anatomical labeling information corresponding to a plurality of regions corresponding to the subject based on the acquired data, previously available information, or a combination thereof, wherein determining anatomical labeling information comprises identifying one or more features of interest corresponding to the initial region of interest; and update the imaging protocol in real-time by selectively configuring one or more imaging parameters that optimize implementation of the desired imaging task based on the determined anatomical labeling information; and a navigation subsystem operationally coupled to one or more of the processing subsystem and the input-output devices and configured to direct a subsequent scan using the updated imaging protocol for completing the desired imaging task. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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24. A non-transitory computer readable medium that stores instructions executable by one or more processors to perform a method for interactive magnetic resonance imaging, comprising:
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scanning an initial region of interest of a subject to acquire imaging data using an initial imaging protocol; determining anatomical labeling information corresponding to a plurality of regions corresponding to the subject based on the acquired data, previously available information, or a combination thereof, wherein determining anatomical labeling information comprises identifying one or more features of interest corresponding to the initial region of interest; interactively receiving input from an operator corresponding to a desired imaging task; updating the imaging protocol in real-time by selectively configuring one or more imaging parameters that optimize implementation of the desired imaging task based on the determined anatomical labeling information; and performing a subsequent scan using the updated imaging protocol for completing the desired imaging task.
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