TW201620444A - Microwave imaging system and control method thereof - Google Patents
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本發明係關於一種微波成像系統;特別是關於一種可用於醫學檢測的微波成像系統。 The present invention relates to a microwave imaging system; and more particularly to a microwave imaging system that can be used for medical detection.
微波(microwave)已被廣泛用於電介質體的成像(imaging),如:陣列天線(Array Antenna)、醫療成像(Medical Imaging)或透地雷達(Ground Penetrating Radar)等,能夠進行保證結構完整性的非破壞性測試。值得注意的是,微波成像無輻射顧慮,且設備成本低於X光或核磁共振系統(MRI),非常適用於醫學診療,可提高診斷便利性。然而,對於生物成像和診斷中的微波應用,仍未像核磁共振系統或射頻(RF)器件般成熟,因此,不斷有許多研究成果推陳出新,期能在醫學檢測領域作出貢獻,舉例說明如下。 Microwaves have been widely used for imaging imaging of dielectric bodies, such as Array Antenna, Medical Imaging, or Ground Penetrating Radar, to ensure structural integrity. Non-destructive testing. It is worth noting that microwave imaging has no radiation concerns, and the equipment cost is lower than X-ray or nuclear magnetic resonance system (MRI), which is very suitable for medical diagnosis and treatment, which can improve the convenience of diagnosis. However, microwave applications in bioimaging and diagnostics are still not as mature as nuclear magnetic resonance systems or radio frequency (RF) devices. Therefore, many research results have been published and can contribute to the field of medical testing, as illustrated below.
第一種習知微波成像系統包含一容器,該容器裝配一環形單極天線陣列,且該容器中充滿一耦合液體,用以產生女性乳房檢測的冠狀切片,其實施例可參酌「S.P.Poplack,T.D.Tosteson,W.A.Wells,B.W.Pogue,P.M.Meaney,A.Hartov,C.A.Kogel,S.K.Soho,and J.J.Gibson,“Electromagnetic breast imaging:Results of a pilot study in women with abnormal mammograms”,Radiology,vol.243,pp.350-359,May 2007」;或,「M.Klemm,D.Gibbins,J.Leendertz,T.Horseman,A.W.Preece,R.Benjamin and I.J.Claddock,“Development and testing of a 60-element UWB conformal array for breast cancer imaging”,in Proc.5th European Conf.Antennas and Propagation(EuCAP),Apr.2011,pp.3077-3079」等論文,惟第一種習知微波成像系統進行檢測時,受測者的皮膚需浸泡於耦合溶液中,容易造成不適。 A first conventional microwave imaging system includes a container that is equipped with an array of annular monopole antennas, and the container is filled with a coupling liquid for producing a coronal slice of a female breast test, the embodiment of which can be considered as "SPPoplack, TD Tosteson" , WAWells, BWPogue, PM Meaney, A. Hartov, CA Kogel, SK Soho, and JJ Gibson, "Electromagnetic breast imaging: Results of a pilot study in women with abnormal mammograms", Radiology, vol. 243, pp. 350-359, May 2007" Or, "M.Klemm, D. Gibbins, J. Leendertz, T. Horseman, AWPreece, R. Benjamin and IJ Claddock, "Development and testing of a 60-element UWB conformal array for breast cancer imaging", in Proc. Th European Conf.Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP), Apr.2011, pp.3077-3079", etc., but the first conventional microwave imaging system for testing, the skin of the subject needs to be immersed in the coupling solution, easy Causes discomfort.
第二種習知微波成像系統包含一容器,該容器需沿軸向設置數組環形天線陣列,用以進行檢測掃描,其一實施例可參酌美國專利公告第US 7,454,242 B2號「TISSUE SENSING ADAPTIVE RADAR IMAGING FOR BREAST TUMOR DETECTION」專利案,惟第二種習知微波成像系統須沿軸向(Z軸)依序掃描取得大量二維(2D)切面圖,導致掃描時間長,且需要使用大量天線陣列。 A second conventional microwave imaging system includes a container that is arranged axially in an array of loop antenna arrays for detection scanning, an embodiment of which is described in US Patent Publication No. US 7,454,242 B2 "TISSUE SENSING ADAPTIVE RADAR IMAGING The FOR BREAST TUMOR DETECTION patent case, however, the second conventional microwave imaging system has to sequentially scan a large number of two-dimensional (2D) cut images along the axial (Z-axis), resulting in long scan times and the need to use a large number of antenna arrays.
此外,上述習知微波成像系統的天線陣列係固定不動,受測者在量測過程中亦不能移動,以免影響量測結果。惟,受測者在受測過程中可能會因呼吸、情緒或健康情況而微量移動,導致量測所得的圖像模糊,降低成像的靈敏度及分辨率。為改善此情況,需要使用器具限制受測者的移動情況,如:在乳房成像中,受測者需採用俯臥位,並將受測部位限制於平板或半球形罩杯中,以減少移動的產生,故會造成受測者的不適。 In addition, the antenna array of the above conventional microwave imaging system is fixed, and the subject cannot move during the measurement process, so as not to affect the measurement result. However, the subject may move slightly due to breathing, mood, or health during the test, resulting in blurred images and reduced imaging sensitivity and resolution. In order to improve this situation, it is necessary to use an appliance to limit the movement of the subject. For example, in breast imaging, the subject needs to use the prone position and limit the measured part to the flat or hemispherical cup to reduce the movement. Therefore, it will cause discomfort to the subject.
有鑑於此,有必要改善上述先前技術的缺點,以符合實際需求,提升其實用性。 In view of this, it is necessary to improve the shortcomings of the prior art described above to meet practical needs and improve its practicability.
本發明係提供一種微波成像系統,以快速掃瞄物體發出的微波,作為形成物體橫切面影像之依據。 The present invention provides a microwave imaging system for quickly scanning microwaves emitted by an object as a basis for forming an image of a cross-section of the object.
本發明另提供一種微波成像系統的控制方法,以控制微波成像系統快速掃瞄物體發出的微波,作為形成物體橫切面影像之依據。 The invention further provides a control method for a microwave imaging system for controlling a microwave imaging system to rapidly scan a microwave emitted by an object as a basis for forming an image of a cross-section of the object.
本發明揭示一種微波成像系統,包含:至少一發射單元,用以發射微波至一待測物,該發射單元所發射微波的頻率範圍為9至40千兆 赫茲;至少一接收單元,耦接該發射單元,該接收單元能夠沿一軌道移動,用以接收該待測物發出之微波,該接收單元所接收微波的頻率範圍為9至40千兆赫茲,該接收單元的移動速度為每秒0.5至20英吋;數個切換單元,電性連接該發射單元及該接收單元;一分析單元,電性連接該切換單元;及一控制單元,電性連接該發射單元、該接收單元、該切換單元及該分析單元,用以控制該發射單元、該接收單元、該切換單元及該分析單元之運作,以及,產生該待測物的橫切面影像。 The invention discloses a microwave imaging system, comprising: at least one transmitting unit for transmitting microwaves to a test object, wherein the transmitting unit emits microwaves in a frequency range of 9 to 40 gigabits. Hertz; at least one receiving unit coupled to the transmitting unit, the receiving unit is movable along a track for receiving microwaves emitted by the object to be tested, and the receiving unit receives microwaves in a frequency range of 9 to 40 GHz, The receiving unit has a moving speed of 0.5 to 20 inches per second; a plurality of switching units electrically connected to the transmitting unit and the receiving unit; an analyzing unit electrically connected to the switching unit; and a control unit electrically connected The transmitting unit, the receiving unit, the switching unit and the analyzing unit are configured to control operation of the transmitting unit, the receiving unit, the switching unit and the analyzing unit, and generate a cross-sectional image of the object to be tested.
所述控制單元的控制模式可於該發射單元及該接收單元運作時,將該切換單元全程開啟,當該切換單元開啟時,該分析單元於該接收單元移動過程中擷取資料進行分析。 The control mode of the control unit can be used to open the switching unit when the transmitting unit and the receiving unit are in operation. When the switching unit is turned on, the analyzing unit searches for data during the moving of the receiving unit for analysis.
所述控制單元的控制模式可於該發射單元及該接收單元運作時,將該切換單元於部分時程開啟,當該切換單元開啟時,該分析單元於該接收單元移動過程中擷取資料進行分析。 The control unit may control the switching unit to open part of the time course when the transmitting unit and the receiving unit are in operation, and when the switching unit is turned on, the analyzing unit searches for data during the moving of the receiving unit. analysis.
所述控制單元的控制模式可於該發射單元及該接收單元運作時,將該切換單元於部分時程開啟,當該切換單元開啟時,該分析單元於該接收單元移動至定點後才擷取資料進行分析。 The control mode of the control unit can be turned on when the transmitting unit and the receiving unit are in operation, and when the switching unit is turned on, the analyzing unit can only capture after the receiving unit moves to a fixed point. The data was analyzed.
所述分析單元可為一向量式網路分析儀。 The analysis unit can be a vector network analyzer.
所述控制單元可包含一控制演算器、一後處理模組、一場映演算器及一資料庫,該控制演算器用以控制該發射單元、該接收單元、該切換單元及該分析單元,該後處理模組依據該分析單元輸出的分析結果產生一已知層影像,該場映演算器將該已知層影像轉換為一未知層影像作為該橫切面影像,該資料庫用以比對該橫切面影像。 The control unit may include a control calculator, a post-processing module, a field mapping calculator, and a database, the control calculator is configured to control the transmitting unit, the receiving unit, the switching unit, and the analyzing unit, and thereafter The processing module generates a known layer image according to the analysis result output by the analyzing unit, and the field mapping calculator converts the known layer image into an unknown layer image as the cross-sectional image, and the database is used to compare the horizontal image. Cut surface image.
所述微波成像系統,另包含一顯示單元電性連接該控制單元。 The microwave imaging system further includes a display unit electrically connected to the control unit.
本發明另揭示一種微波成像系統的控制方法,該微波成像系 統由一控制單元電性連接至少一發射單元、至少一接收單元、數個切換單元及一分析單元,該發射單元耦接該接收單元,該接收單元能夠沿一軌道移動,該切換單元電性連接於該分析單元與該發射單元、該接收單元之間,該發射單元所發射微波的頻率範圍為9至40千兆赫茲,該接收單元所接收微波的頻率範圍為9至40千兆赫茲,該接收單元的移動速度為每秒0.5至20英吋,該控制方法之步驟包含:由該控制單元同步及校正該分析單元;由該控制單元同步該接收單元的動力源;由該控制單元控制該切換單元,使該分析單元擷取來自該接收單元的資料,並輸出一分析結果至該控制單元;由該控制單元依據該分析結果產生一已知層影像;由該控制單元輸出該已知層影像至一顯示單元;由該控制單元判斷是否仍需接收其他訊號來源,若判斷為是,該控制單元控制該接收單元接收另一訊號來源,若判斷為否,該控制單元將該已知層影像依據一場映演算法轉換成一未知層影像。 The invention further discloses a control method of a microwave imaging system, the microwave imaging system The control unit is electrically connected to the at least one transmitting unit, the at least one receiving unit, the plurality of switching units, and the analyzing unit, the transmitting unit is coupled to the receiving unit, and the receiving unit is movable along a track, and the switching unit is electrically Connected between the analysis unit and the transmitting unit, the receiving unit, the transmitting unit transmits microwaves in a frequency range of 9 to 40 GHz, and the receiving unit receives microwaves in a frequency range of 9 to 40 GHz. The moving speed of the receiving unit is 0.5 to 20 inches per second. The step of the control method comprises: synchronizing and correcting the analyzing unit by the control unit; synchronizing the power source of the receiving unit by the control unit; and controlling by the control unit The switching unit causes the analyzing unit to extract data from the receiving unit, and outputs an analysis result to the control unit; the control unit generates a known layer image according to the analysis result; and outputs the known image by the control unit Layer image to a display unit; the control unit determines whether it is still necessary to receive other signal sources, and if the determination is yes, the control unit controls The receiving unit receives a further signal source, if the determination is NO, the control unit is known in the layer image according to a mapping algorithm is converted into an unknown image layer.
所述資料擷取模式可於該發射單元及該接收單元運作時,將該切換單元全程開啟,當該切換單元開啟時,該分析單元於該接收單元移動過程中擷取資料。 The data capturing mode can be used to open the switching unit when the transmitting unit and the receiving unit are in operation. When the switching unit is turned on, the analyzing unit captures data during the moving of the receiving unit.
所述資料擷取模式可於該發射單元及該接收單元運作時,將該切換單元於部分時程開啟,當該切換單元開啟時,該分析單元於該接收單元移動過程中擷取資料。 The data capture mode can be turned on when the transmitting unit and the receiving unit are in operation, and when the switching unit is turned on, the analyzing unit captures data during the moving of the receiving unit.
所述資料擷取模式可於該發射單元及該接收單元運作時,將該切換單元於部分時程開啟,當該切換單元開啟時,該分析單元於該接收單元移動至定點後才擷取資料。 The data capture mode can be turned on when the transmitting unit and the receiving unit are in operation, and when the switching unit is turned on, the analyzing unit can only retrieve data after the receiving unit moves to a fixed point. .
所述接收單元可於一平面迂迴移動。 The receiving unit can move around in a plane.
上揭微波成像系統及其控制方法,僅需使用一發射單元及一接收單元,並利用可移動的接收單元,即可快速掃瞄成像,達成「減少受測者不能移動的時間」及「提升掃描成像品質」等功效。且,本案上述實 施例於掃描成像過程中,受測者無需浸泡於耦合溶液中,可達成「提升受測時的舒適感」功效。 The above-mentioned microwave imaging system and its control method only need to use a transmitting unit and a receiving unit, and use the movable receiving unit to quickly scan the imaging, thereby achieving "reducing the time when the subject cannot move" and "improving Scanning image quality and other effects. And the above facts in this case In the scanning imaging process, the subject does not need to be immersed in the coupling solution, and the effect of "increasing the comfort during the test" can be achieved.
1‧‧‧發射單元 1‧‧‧ Launching unit
2‧‧‧接收單元 2‧‧‧ Receiving unit
3‧‧‧切換單元 3‧‧‧Switch unit
4‧‧‧分析單元 4‧‧‧Analysis unit
5‧‧‧控制單元 5‧‧‧Control unit
51‧‧‧控制演算器 51‧‧‧Control Calculator
52‧‧‧後處理模組 52‧‧‧ Post-processing module
53‧‧‧場映演算器 53‧‧‧ Fielding Calculator
54‧‧‧資料庫 54‧‧‧Database
6‧‧‧顯示單元 6‧‧‧Display unit
T‧‧‧待測物 T‧‧‧Test object
S1‧‧‧分析校準步驟 S1‧‧‧ Analytical calibration procedure
S2‧‧‧移動同步步驟 S2‧‧‧Mobile synchronization steps
S3‧‧‧資料擷取步驟 S3‧‧‧ data acquisition steps
S4‧‧‧影像處理步驟 S4‧‧‧Image Processing Steps
S5‧‧‧影像顯示步驟 S5‧‧‧Image display steps
S6‧‧‧訊源判斷步驟 S6‧‧‧ source judgment step
S7‧‧‧同步轉移步驟 S7‧‧‧Synchronous transfer steps
S8‧‧‧場映演算步驟 S8‧‧‧ Fielding calculation steps
第1圖:係本發明之微波成像系統實施例的系統方塊圖。 Figure 1 is a system block diagram of an embodiment of a microwave imaging system of the present invention.
第2圖:係本發明之微波成像系統實施例的時序圖。 Figure 2 is a timing diagram of an embodiment of the microwave imaging system of the present invention.
第3圖:係本發明之微波成像系統的控制方法實施例的流程圖。 Fig. 3 is a flow chart showing an embodiment of a control method of the microwave imaging system of the present invention.
第4a圖:係本發明之微波成像系統的控制方法實施例掃描時的待掃描假體之照片。 Figure 4a is a photograph of a prosthesis to be scanned when scanned by an embodiment of the control method of the microwave imaging system of the present invention.
第4b圖:係本發明之微波成像系統的控制方法實施例以0.9英吋/秒速度掃描待掃描假體時的成像結果。 Figure 4b is an image of the control method of the microwave imaging system of the present invention when scanning the prosthesis to be scanned at a speed of 0.9 inches per second.
第4c圖:係本發明之微波成像系統的控制方法實施例以2.0英吋/秒速度掃描待掃描假體時的成像結果。 Fig. 4c is a view showing an imaging result when the to-be-scanned prosthesis is scanned at a speed of 2.0 inches per second in the embodiment of the control method of the microwave imaging system of the present invention.
第5a圖:係本發明之微波成像系統的控制方法實施例掃描空氣時的已知層影像。 Fig. 5a is a diagram showing a known layer when scanning air in an embodiment of the control method of the microwave imaging system of the present invention.
第5b圖:係本發明之微波成像系統的控制方法實施例掃描空氣時的未知層影像。 Figure 5b is an image of an unknown layer when scanning air in an embodiment of the control method of the microwave imaging system of the present invention.
第6圖:係本發明之微波成像系統的控制方法實施例掃描人體上肢時比對出的組織資訊示意圖。 Fig. 6 is a schematic view showing the comparison of the tissue information of the embodiment of the microwave imaging system of the present invention when scanning the upper limbs of the human body.
為讓本發明之上述及其他目的、特徵及優點能更明顯易懂,下文特舉本發明之較佳實施例,並配合所附圖式,作詳細說明如下:本發明全文所述之「耦接」(coupled),係指二電子元件間利用耦合方式(如:電磁或光電耦合等)相互連接,用以傳遞訊號,係本發明所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者可以理解。 The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more <RTIgt; "coupled" means that two electronic components are connected to each other by a coupling means (e.g., electromagnetic or optoelectronic coupling, etc.) for transmitting signals, as will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains.
請參閱第1圖所示,其係揭示本發明之微波成像系統實施例的系統方塊圖。其中,該微波成像系統實施例包含至少一發射單元1、至少一接收單元2、數個切換單元3、一分析單元4及一控制單元5,該發射單元1耦接接收單元2,該切換單元3電性連接該發射單元1、接收單元2,該分析單元4電性連接該切換單元3,該控制單元5電性連接該發射單元1、接收單元2、切換單元3及分析單元4。在此實施例中,僅以一發射單元1、一接收單元2及二切換單元3作為實施態樣,若該發射單元1、接收單元2為數個,則可排成陣列形式,且該切換單元3的數量亦須對應增加,使該分析單元4與該發射單元1、接收單元2之間皆有該切換單元3。 Referring to Figure 1, there is shown a system block diagram of an embodiment of a microwave imaging system of the present invention. The embodiment of the microwave imaging system includes at least one transmitting unit 1, at least one receiving unit 2, a plurality of switching units 3, an analyzing unit 4, and a control unit 5. The transmitting unit 1 is coupled to the receiving unit 2, and the switching unit The transmitting unit 1 is electrically connected to the transmitting unit 3, and the analyzing unit 4 is electrically connected to the switching unit 3. The control unit 5 is electrically connected to the transmitting unit 1, the receiving unit 2, the switching unit 3 and the analyzing unit 4. In this embodiment, only one transmitting unit 1, one receiving unit 2, and two switching units 3 are taken as an implementation. If the transmitting unit 1 and the receiving unit 2 are several, they may be arranged in an array, and the switching unit is The number of 3s must also be increased correspondingly so that the switching unit 3 is present between the analysis unit 4 and the transmitting unit 1 and the receiving unit 2.
請再參閱第1圖所示,該發射單元1、接收單元2可為具有發射、接收對應電波(如:電磁波)功能的天線(antenna),如:偶極天線、號角天線、平面天線、槽型天線、帶線天線或微帶線天線等,惟不以此為限,該發射單元1可用以發射微波(microwave)至一待測物T;該接收單元2可沿一軌道(圖未繪示)移動,移動速度可為0.5至20英吋(inch)/秒(sec.),用以接收該待測物T發出之微波。在此實施例中,該發射單元1、接收單元2可位於該待測物T的上、下方(以圖面而言)作為實施態樣,該發射單元1、接收單元2可發射、接收9至40千兆赫茲(GHz)訊號;該接收單元2可於一平面迂迴移動,用以接收該待測物於不同方向發出的電波,作為掃描該待測物於一水平面之介電參數的依據;其中,驅使該接收單元2移動的構造可為習知輸送帶構造,亦可利用滑軌配合馬達作為動力源等,惟不以此為限。 Referring to FIG. 1 again, the transmitting unit 1 and the receiving unit 2 may be an antenna having a function of transmitting and receiving corresponding electric waves (eg, electromagnetic waves), such as a dipole antenna, a horn antenna, a planar antenna, and a slot. An antenna, a line antenna or a microstrip line antenna, etc., but not limited thereto, the transmitting unit 1 can be used to transmit a microwave to a device T; the receiving unit 2 can be along a track (not shown) The movement speed may be 0.5 to 20 inches/sec (sec.) for receiving the microwave emitted by the object T to be tested. In this embodiment, the transmitting unit 1 and the receiving unit 2 can be located above and below the object T (in the drawing) as an implementation aspect, and the transmitting unit 1 and the receiving unit 2 can transmit and receive 9 Up to 40 gigahertz (GHz) signal; the receiving unit 2 can be moved back and forth in a plane to receive the electric wave emitted by the object to be tested in different directions as a basis for scanning the dielectric parameter of the object to be tested at a horizontal plane The configuration for driving the receiving unit 2 to move may be a conventional conveyor belt structure, or a sliding rail matching motor may be used as a power source or the like, but not limited thereto.
請再參閱第1圖所示,該切換單元3可為具有高頻訊號切換功能的電子開關(switch),如:單刀雙擲開關等,該二切換單元3分別連接於該發射單元1、接收單元2與該分析單元4之間,供該分析單元4收發高頻訊號。在此實施例中,該切換單元3係以能切換9至40GHz高頻訊 號的開關作為實施態樣,惟不以此為限。 Referring to FIG. 1 again, the switching unit 3 can be an electronic switch having a high-frequency signal switching function, such as a single-pole double-throw switch, etc., and the two switching units 3 are respectively connected to the transmitting unit 1, and receive Between the unit 2 and the analysis unit 4, the analysis unit 4 transmits and receives high frequency signals. In this embodiment, the switching unit 3 is capable of switching 9 to 40 GHz high frequency signals. The switch of the number is used as an implementation, but not limited to this.
請再參閱第1圖所示,該分析單元4可為具有訊號(如:電磁波)分析功能之裝置,如:向量式網路分析儀(Vector Network Analyzer)等,用以收發該二切換單元3的高頻訊號,並產生一分析結果,如:以S參數(S-parameter)表示的平面介電係數。在此實施例中,該分析單元4為可收發9至40GHz的向量式網路分析儀,惟不以此為限。 Please refer to FIG. 1 again, the analyzing unit 4 can be a device having a signal (such as electromagnetic wave) analysis function, such as a Vector Network Analyzer, for transmitting and receiving the two switching units 3 . The high frequency signal, and produces an analysis result, such as: the plane dielectric coefficient expressed by the S parameter (S-parameter). In this embodiment, the analysis unit 4 is a vector network analyzer capable of transmitting and receiving 9 to 40 GHz, but is not limited thereto.
請再參閱第1圖所示,該控制單元5可為具有資料運算及訊號控制功能之裝置,如:工業電腦(Industrial Personal Computer)、高速伺服器(High Speed Server)、微控制器(Micro-Controller Unit)、數位訊號處理器(Digital Signal Processor)、現場可規劃邏輯閘陣列(Field-Programmable Gate Arrays)或複雜可編程邏輯器件(Complex Programmable Logic Device)等硬體,可作為一控制邏輯(control logic)之載具,用以控制該發射單元1、接收單元2、切換單元3及分析單元4運作(如:利用PWM訊號進行控制),以及,產生該待測物T的橫切面影像。 Referring to FIG. 1 again, the control unit 5 can be a device with data calculation and signal control functions, such as an Industrial Personal Computer, a High Speed Server, and a Micro- Controller Unit), Digital Signal Processor, Field-Programmable Gate Arrays, or Complex Programmable Logic Device can be used as a control logic (control) The carrier of the logic is used to control the operation of the transmitting unit 1, the receiving unit 2, the switching unit 3, and the analyzing unit 4 (for example, by using a PWM signal), and generating a cross-sectional image of the object T to be tested.
在此實施例中,該控制單元5內可規劃包含一控制演算器(Control Algorithm)51、一後處理模組(Post Process Module)52、一場映演算器(Field Mapping Algorithm)53及一資料庫(Fitting Database)54,該控制演算器51用以控制該發射單元1、接收單元2、切換單元3及分析單元4;該後處理模組52依據該分析單元4輸出的分析結果進行影像處理(如:雜訊濾除、解析度縮放或色彩轉換等),用以產生一已知層影像;該場映演算器53電性連接該控制演算器51及後處理模組52,用以將該已知層影像轉換為一未知層影像,如:利用E(s)=T(s,s’)‧E(s’)關係式,E(s)為該已知層影像,T(s,s’)為一映射函數(mapping function),E(s’)為該未知層影像。 In this embodiment, the control unit 5 can include a control algorithm 51, a post process module 52, a field mapping algorithm 53 and a database. The Fitting Database 54 is configured to control the transmitting unit 1, the receiving unit 2, the switching unit 3, and the analyzing unit 4; the post-processing module 52 performs image processing according to the analysis result output by the analyzing unit 4 ( For example, noise filtering, resolution scaling, color conversion, etc., to generate a known layer image; the field mapping calculator 53 is electrically connected to the control calculator 51 and the post-processing module 52 for It is known that the layer image is converted into an unknown layer image, such as: using E(s)=T(s, s') ‧E(s') relation, E(s) is the known layer image, T(s, s') is a mapping function, and E(s') is the unknown layer image.
依此類推,可將該未知層影像當作另一已知層影像,進而轉 換取得另一未知層影像,該已知層影像及未知層影像可作為待測物T的不同橫切面影像,作為堆疊成三維(3D)空間影像之依據;該資料庫54可提供預存的資料(如:人體各部位的組織),作為影像比對之用,惟不以此為限。另,該微波成像系統實施例還可包含一顯示單元6電性連接該控制單元5,用以顯示該控制單元5輸出的訊號,供使用者(如:檢測人員等)參考。 And so on, the unknown layer image can be regarded as another known layer image, and then transferred Another unknown layer image is obtained, and the known layer image and the unknown layer image can be used as different cross-sectional images of the object T to be used as a basis for stacking into a three-dimensional (3D) spatial image; the database 54 can provide pre-stored data. (eg, tissue of various parts of the human body), used as an image comparison, but not limited to this. In addition, the microwave imaging system embodiment may further include a display unit 6 electrically connected to the control unit 5 for displaying the signal output by the control unit 5 for reference by a user (eg, an inspector, etc.).
請參閱第2圖所示,其係本發明之微波成像系統實施例的時序圖。請一併參閱第1圖所示,其中,該控制單元5可依據不同模式控制該發射單元1、接收單元2、切換單元3及分析單元4運作,圖中所示〝發射單元/接收單元運作〞狀態(如:ON或OFF)、〝切換單元運作〞狀態(如:ON或OFF)、〝分析單元擷取資料〞狀態(如:ON或OFF)、〝接收單元移動速度〞狀態(如:加速、等速或減速)之值,可由該控制單元5以PWM訊號的振幅(amplitude)、頻率(frequency)、工作週期(duty cycle)進行控制,如:振幅為〝高〞、〝低〞準位可用以表示〝ON〞、〝OFF〞,頻率或工作週期可用以表示〝加速〞、〝等速〞或〝減速〞,其係所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者可以理解,在此僅以三種模式為例說明,惟不以此為限。 Please refer to FIG. 2, which is a timing diagram of an embodiment of the microwave imaging system of the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 1 together, wherein the control unit 5 can control the operation of the transmitting unit 1, the receiving unit 2, the switching unit 3 and the analyzing unit 4 according to different modes, and the transmitting unit/receiving unit operates as shown in the figure. 〞 state (such as: ON or OFF), 〝 switching unit operation 〞 state (such as: ON or OFF), 〝 analysis unit to retrieve data 〞 status (such as: ON or OFF), 〝 receiving unit moving speed 〞 status (such as: The value of acceleration, constant speed or deceleration can be controlled by the control unit 5 by the amplitude, frequency and duty cycle of the PWM signal, for example, the amplitude is about 〝 high, and the low is accurate. The bits can be used to indicate 〝ON〞, 〝OFF〞, and the frequency or duty cycle can be used to indicate 〝Acceleration〞, 〝Idle velocity 〝 or 〝Deceleration 〞, which is understood by those of ordinary skill in the art, only three The mode is an example, but not limited to this.
請再參閱第2圖所示,其中,模式(a)係於該發射單元1、接收單元2運作時,將該切換單元3全程開啟,當該切換單元3開啟時,該分析單元4可於該接收單元2移動過程中擷取資料進行分析,因此,可減少該切換單元3切換時系統不能作動的時間,可進一步加快資料擷取、分析等作動過程的速度。模式(b)係於該發射單元1、接收單元2運作時,將該切換單元3於部分時程開啟,當該切換單元3開啟時,該分析單元4可於該接收單元2移動過程中擷取資料進行分析,因此,僅於移動過程中擷取資料,可避免於非移動過程擷取冗餘資料進行分析所費的資源。模式(c)係於該發射單元1、接收單元2運作時,將該切換單元3於部分時程 開啟,當該切換單元3開啟時,該分析單元4於該接收單元2移動至定點後才擷取資料進行分析,因此,該分析單元4可擷取靜態(static)資料進行分析,該靜態資料通常較為清晰且雜訊較少,可提升資料分析的品質。藉此,本發明之微波成像系統實施例使用時,可供使用者依實際需求選擇適當的模式進行運作。 Please refer to FIG. 2 again, wherein the mode (a) is when the transmitting unit 1 and the receiving unit 2 are operated, the switching unit 3 is fully turned on. When the switching unit 3 is turned on, the analyzing unit 4 can be The receiving unit 2 extracts data for analysis during the movement process. Therefore, the time during which the system cannot be operated when the switching unit 3 is switched can be reduced, and the speed of the data acquisition, analysis, and the like can be further accelerated. The mode (b) is when the transmitting unit 1 and the receiving unit 2 are operated, and the switching unit 3 is turned on in a part of the time course. When the switching unit 3 is turned on, the analyzing unit 4 can be in the process of moving the receiving unit 2 The data is taken for analysis. Therefore, only the data is extracted during the movement process, and the resources for analyzing the redundant data in the non-mobile process can be avoided. The mode (c) is when the transmitting unit 1 and the receiving unit 2 are operated, and the switching unit 3 is in a part of the time history. When the switching unit 3 is turned on, the analyzing unit 4 extracts data for analysis after the receiving unit 2 moves to a fixed point. Therefore, the analyzing unit 4 can extract static data for analysis, the static data. It is usually clearer and has less noise, which improves the quality of data analysis. Therefore, when the embodiment of the microwave imaging system of the present invention is used, the user can select an appropriate mode to operate according to actual needs.
請參閱第3圖所示,其係本發明之微波成像系統的控制方法實施例的流程圖。其中,該控制方法包含一分析校準步驟S1、一移動同步步驟S2、一資料擷取步驟S3、一影像處理步驟S4、一影像顯示步驟S5、一訊源判斷步驟S6、一同步轉移步驟S7及一場映演算步驟S8,請一併參閱第1圖所示。 Please refer to FIG. 3, which is a flow chart of an embodiment of a control method of the microwave imaging system of the present invention. The control method includes an analysis and calibration step S1, a mobile synchronization step S2, a data acquisition step S3, an image processing step S4, an image display step S5, a source determination step S6, a synchronization transfer step S7, and A mapping calculation step S8, please refer to Figure 1 together.
該分析校準步驟S1,係由該控制單元1同步及校正該分析單元4。在此實施例中,該控制單元1可傳送一分析同步訊號及一分析校正訊號至該分析單元4,用以同步及校正該分析單元4,避免發生資料不同步或錯位等錯誤情形,其係所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者可以理解,在此容不贅述。 In the analysis calibration step S1, the analysis unit 4 is synchronized and corrected by the control unit 1. In this embodiment, the control unit 1 can transmit an analysis synchronization signal and an analysis correction signal to the analysis unit 4 for synchronizing and correcting the analysis unit 4 to avoid error situations such as data out of synchronization or misalignment. Those skilled in the art can understand that it is not described here.
該移動同步步驟S2,係由該控制單元1同步該接收單元2的動力源。在此實施例中,該控制單元1可傳送一移動同步訊號至該接收單元2,用以同步該接收單元的動力源(如:馬達等),避免發生移動位置不正確等情形,其係所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者可以理解,在此容不贅述。 The movement synchronization step S2 is performed by the control unit 1 synchronizing the power source of the receiving unit 2. In this embodiment, the control unit 1 can transmit a mobile synchronization signal to the receiving unit 2 for synchronizing the power source of the receiving unit (such as a motor, etc.) to avoid an incorrect movement position, etc. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that it is not described here.
該資料擷取步驟S3,係由該控制單元1控制該切換單元3,使該分析單元4擷取來自該接收單元2的資料,並輸出一分析結果至該控制單元1。在此實施例中,該接收單元2可接收來自該待測物T的微波訊號,並傳送至該分析單元4,供該分析單元4轉換成該分析結果,以S參數表示的平面介電係數,惟不以此為限;其中,該資料擷取模式可於該發 射單元1及接收單元2運作時,將該切換單元3全程開啟,當該切換單元3開啟時,該分析單元4可於該接收單元2移動過程中擷取資料進行分析;或者,可於該發射單元1及接收單元2運作時,將該切換單元3於部分時程開啟,當該切換單元3開啟時,該分析單元4可於該接收單元5移動過程中擷取資料進行分析;或者,可於該發射單元1及接收單元2運作時,將該切換單元3於部分時程開啟,當該切換單元3開啟時,該分析單元4於該接收單元2移動至定點後才擷取資料進行分析。 The data acquisition step S3 is controlled by the control unit 1 to cause the analysis unit 4 to retrieve data from the receiving unit 2 and output an analysis result to the control unit 1. In this embodiment, the receiving unit 2 can receive the microwave signal from the object T to be transmitted to the analyzing unit 4, and the analyzing unit 4 converts the analysis result into a plane dielectric coefficient represented by the S parameter. , but not limited to it; the data extraction mode can be used in the When the unit 1 and the receiving unit 2 are in operation, the switching unit 3 is fully turned on. When the switching unit 3 is turned on, the analyzing unit 4 can extract data during the moving of the receiving unit 2 for analysis; or When the transmitting unit 1 and the receiving unit 2 are in operation, the switching unit 3 is turned on in a part of the time course. When the switching unit 3 is turned on, the analyzing unit 4 can extract data during the moving process of the receiving unit 5; or When the transmitting unit 1 and the receiving unit 2 are in operation, the switching unit 3 is turned on in a part of the time course. When the switching unit 3 is turned on, the analyzing unit 4 picks up data after the receiving unit 2 moves to a fixed point. analysis.
該影像處理步驟S4,係由該控制單元1依據該分析結果產生一已知層影像。在此實施例中,該控制單元1可依據該分析結果中的數值轉換成該已知層影像,該影像中的畫素(pixel)可依該數值而表示成不同顏色或灰階值,且該影像可先經過影像處理技術濾除雜訊或增強邊緣等,惟不以此為限。 In the image processing step S4, the control unit 1 generates a known layer image according to the analysis result. In this embodiment, the control unit 1 can convert the image into the known layer according to the value in the analysis result, and the pixel in the image can be expressed as a different color or grayscale value according to the value, and The image can be filtered by image processing technology to remove noise or enhance edges, but not limited to this.
該影像顯示步驟S5,係由該控制單元1輸出該已知層影像至該顯示單元6,用以顯示該已知層影像。在此實施例中,該控制單元1可將該已知層影像直接輸出至該顯示單元6,供相關人員參考。 The image display step S5 is performed by the control unit 1 outputting the known layer image to the display unit 6 for displaying the known layer image. In this embodiment, the control unit 1 can output the known layer image directly to the display unit 6 for reference by relevant personnel.
該訊源判斷步驟S6,係由該控制單元1判斷是否仍需接收其他訊號來源,若判斷為「是」,進行該同步轉移步驟S7,若判斷為「否」,進行該場映演算步驟S8。在此實施例中,該控制單元1可設定一訊號來源數量,並以該訊號來源數量與已取得的訊號來源計算是否仍需接收其他訊號來源,如已全數接收完畢,則無須再接收訊號來源;又,各訊號來源可來自單一接收單元2於不同位置(如:相隔0.5λ)所接收的訊號,或者,可為數個接收單元2(如:相隔0.5λ)輪流接收的訊號,惟不以此為限。 In the source determining step S6, the control unit 1 determines whether it is still necessary to receive other signal sources. If the determination is YES, the synchronization transfer step S7 is performed. If the determination is No, the field mapping step S8 is performed. . In this embodiment, the control unit 1 can set the number of sources of the signal, and calculate whether the source of the signal is still received by the source of the signal and the source of the obtained signal. If the signal source has been received, the signal source does not need to be received. In addition, each signal source may be received by a single receiving unit 2 at different locations (eg, 0.5λ), or may be received by several receiving units 2 (eg, 0.5λ apart), but not This is limited.
該同步轉移步驟S7,係由該控制單元1控制該接收單元2接收另一訊號來源。在此實施例中,該控制單元1內部可預先儲存該接收單元2的數量,若該接收單元2僅有一個,則該控制單元1可控制該接收 單元2移動至下一個預定位置,如:天線的0.5λ(半波長)位置,用以接收另一訊號來源,該接收單元2移動時亦可形成影像,第4a圖顯示一待掃描假體之照片,第4b圖顯示該接收單元2以0.9英吋/秒速度掃描待掃描假體時的成像結果,第4c圖表示該接收單元2以2.0英吋/秒速度掃描待掃描假體時的成像結果,由此可知,移動速度倍增後仍可保持成像品質;另,若該接收單元2不只一個,則該控制單元1可切換至下一個接收單元2,以接收下一個訊號來源。 In the synchronization transfer step S7, the control unit 1 controls the receiving unit 2 to receive another signal source. In this embodiment, the number of the receiving unit 2 can be pre-stored in the control unit 1. If the receiving unit 2 has only one, the control unit 1 can control the receiving. The unit 2 moves to the next predetermined position, such as: 0.5λ (half wavelength) position of the antenna for receiving another signal source, the receiving unit 2 can also form an image when moving, and FIG. 4a shows a to-be-scanned prosthesis Photograph, Fig. 4b shows the imaging result when the receiving unit 2 scans the prosthesis to be scanned at a speed of 0.9 inches per second, and Fig. 4c shows the imaging when the receiving unit 2 scans the prosthesis to be scanned at a speed of 2.0 inches per second. As a result, it can be seen that the image quality can be maintained after the moving speed is multiplied; further, if there is more than one receiving unit 2, the control unit 1 can switch to the next receiving unit 2 to receive the next signal source.
該場映演算步驟S8,係由該控制單元1將該已知層影像依據一場映演算法轉換成一未知層影像。在此實施例中,該控制單元1可利用上述E(s)=T(s,s’)‧E(s’)關係式,將該已知層影像(如第5a圖所示,為掃描空氣時的已知層影像)轉換為該未知層影像(如第5b圖所示,為掃描空氣時的未知層影像)。此外,該控制單元1還可依據該未知層影像與一資料庫比對得出一組織資訊,如第6圖所示,經過比對後可得知此圖為人體的上肢,並得知其中的骨骼(bone)B與肌肉(muscle)M等組織資訊,該組織資訊可顯示於該顯示單元6(如第1圖所示),供使用者判讀人體組:織是否異常。 The field mapping step S8 is performed by the control unit 1 to convert the known layer image into an unknown layer image according to a field mapping algorithm. In this embodiment, the control unit 1 can use the above E(s)=T(s, s') ‧E(s') relationship to display the known layer image (as shown in FIG. 5a, for scanning The image of the known layer in the air is converted to the image of the unknown layer (as shown in Figure 5b, the image of the unknown layer when scanning the air). In addition, the control unit 1 can also obtain an organization information according to the unknown layer image and a database. As shown in FIG. 6, after comparison, the figure is the upper limb of the human body, and is known. Tissue information such as bone B and muscle M can be displayed on the display unit 6 (as shown in FIG. 1) for the user to read whether the human body is abnormal.
藉由前揭之技術手段,本發明之微波成像系統及其控制方法實施例的主要特點列舉如下:該發射單元耦接接收單元,該切換單元電性連接於該分析單元與發射單元、接收單元之間,該控制單元電性連接該發射單元、接收單元、切換單元及分析單元,用以控制其運作。其中,該發射單元、接收單元可發射、接收,該接收單元可沿一軌道移動,移動速度可為0.5至20英吋/秒,用以接收該待測物發出之訊號(如:頻率為9至40GHz的微波訊號)。 The main features of the microwave imaging system and the method for controlling the same according to the present invention are as follows: the transmitting unit is coupled to the receiving unit, and the switching unit is electrically connected to the analyzing unit, the transmitting unit, and the receiving unit. The control unit is electrically connected to the transmitting unit, the receiving unit, the switching unit and the analyzing unit for controlling its operation. The transmitting unit and the receiving unit can transmit and receive, and the receiving unit can move along a track, and the moving speed can be 0.5 to 20 inches/second for receiving the signal sent by the object to be tested (for example, the frequency is 9). Microwave signal to 40GHz).
又,該控制模式(資料擷取模式)可於該發射單元及接收單元運作時,將該切換單元全程開啟,當該切換單元開啟時,該分析單元可 於該接收單元移動過程中擷取資料進行分析;或者,可於該發射單元及接收單元運作時,將該切換單元於部分時程開啟,當該切換單元開啟時,該分析單元可於該接收單元移動過程中擷取資料進行分析;或者,可於該發射單元及接收單元運作時,將該切換單元於部分時程開啟,當該切換單元開啟時,該分析單元於該接收單元移動至定點後才擷取資料進行分析。 Moreover, the control mode (data capture mode) can be turned on when the transmitting unit and the receiving unit are in operation, and when the switching unit is turned on, the analyzing unit can be Obtaining data for analysis during the movement of the receiving unit; or, when the transmitting unit and the receiving unit are in operation, turning the switching unit on a part of the time course, and when the switching unit is turned on, the analyzing unit can receive the data The data is extracted during the unit movement process; or, when the transmitting unit and the receiving unit are in operation, the switching unit is turned on in a part of the time course, and when the switching unit is turned on, the analyzing unit moves to the fixed point in the receiving unit. Only after the data is available for analysis.
因此,相較於習知微波成像系統,本案上述實施例僅需使用一發射單元及一接收單元,並利用可移動的接收單元,即可快速掃瞄成像,達成「減少受測者不能移動的時間」及「提升掃描成像品質」等功效。且,本案上述實施例於掃描成像過程中,受測者無需浸泡於耦合溶液中,可達成「提升受測時的舒適感」功效。 Therefore, compared with the conventional microwave imaging system, the above embodiment of the present invention only needs to use one transmitting unit and one receiving unit, and can use the movable receiving unit to quickly scan and image, thereby achieving “reducing that the subject cannot move. Time and "improving the quality of scanning imaging". Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment of the present invention, in the scanning imaging process, the subject does not need to be immersed in the coupling solution, and the effect of "increasing the comfort when being tested" can be achieved.
雖然本發明已利用上述較佳實施例揭示,然其並非用以限定本發明,任何熟習此技藝者在不脫離本發明之精神和範圍之內,相對上述實施例進行各種更動與修改仍屬本發明所保護之技術範疇,因此本發明之保護範圍當視後附之申請專利範圍所界定者為準。 While the invention has been described in connection with the preferred embodiments described above, it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The technical scope of the invention is protected, and therefore the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.
1‧‧‧發射單元 1‧‧‧ Launching unit
2‧‧‧接收單元 2‧‧‧ Receiving unit
3‧‧‧切換單元 3‧‧‧Switch unit
4‧‧‧分析單元 4‧‧‧Analysis unit
5‧‧‧控制單元 5‧‧‧Control unit
51‧‧‧控制演算器 51‧‧‧Control Calculator
52‧‧‧後處理模組 52‧‧‧ Post-processing module
53‧‧‧場映演算器 53‧‧‧ Fielding Calculator
54‧‧‧資料庫 54‧‧‧Database
6‧‧‧顯示單元 6‧‧‧Display unit
T‧‧‧待測物 T‧‧‧Test object
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