Patents by Inventor Shuqin Dong

Shuqin Dong has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20220153320
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an interior air quality monitoring and ventilation control method and system for a train.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Hui LIU, Yanfei LI, Rui YANG, Shuqin DONG, Chengqing YU
  • Patent number: 9443295
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for reducing artifacts in Computed Tomography (CT) image reconstruction. The method comprises acquiring an original reconstructed image, then conducting total variation processing for the original reconstructed image generating a total variation reconstructed image, conducting an initial metal artifact reduction processing for the original reconstructed image generating an initial metal artifact reduction reconstructed image, generating a weighted image based on the total variation reconstructed image and the initial metal artifact reduction reconstructed image, wherein the weighted image reflects that the original reconstructed image contains white-band artifactsd combining a portion of the original reconstructed image and a portion of the initial metal artifact reduction reconstructed image through the weighted image to generate a final image, wherein the final image does not contain white-band artifact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Shuqin Dong, Jiaqin Dong, Shuo Li
  • Patent number: 9437017
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for metal artifact elimination in a medical image. The method includes: obtaining a medical image to be processed; determining whether or not a metal region is contained in the medial image; and performing artifact elimination processing to the medical image when metal regions are contained in the medical image and a metal density value of one of the metal regions is greater than or equal to a preset density value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Shuqin Dong, Jiaqin Dong, Shuo Li, Jiang Hsieh
  • Patent number: 9437018
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for reducing artifacts in CT image reconstruction. The method comprises obtaining an original reconstructed image and an original sinogram and determining a proportion of metal pixels in the original reconstructed image. If the proportion is greater than a first threshold value, then generating an expanded metal template based on the original reconstructed image, generating a metal-free, metal artifact reduced (MAR) image based on the expanded metal template and the original sinogram, and generating a final image based on the expanded metal template and the metal-free, MAR image. However, if the proportion of metal pixels is less than a second threshold value, then generating an expanded metal template based on the original reconstructed image, generating a metal-free, metal artifact reduced image based on a treatment, and generating a final image based on the expanded metal template and the metal-free, MAR image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology CO. LLC
    Inventors: Shuqin Dong, Jiaqin Dong, Shou Li
  • Publication number: 20150146955
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for reducing artifacts in CT image reconstruction. The method comprises obtaining an original reconstructed image and an original sinogram and determining a proportion of metal pixels in the original reconstructed image. If the proportion is greater than a first threshold value, then generating an expanded metal template based on the original reconstructed image, generating a metal-free, metal artifact reduced (MAR) image based on the expanded metal template and the original sinogram, and generating a final image based on the expanded metal template and the metal-free, MAR image. However, if the proportion of metal pixels is less than a second threshold value, then generating an expanded metal template based on the original reconstructed image, generating a metal-free, metal artifact reduced image based on a treatment, and generating a final image based on the expanded metal template and the metal-free, MAR image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Shuqin DONG, Jiaqin DONG, Shou LI
  • Publication number: 20150117740
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for metal artifact elimination in a medical image. The method includes: obtaining a medical image to be processed; determining whether or not a metal region is contained in the medial image; and performing artifact elimination processing to the medical image when metal regions are contained in the medical image and a metal density value of one of the metal regions is greater than or equal to a preset density value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Shuqin DONG, Jiaqin DONG, Shuo Li, Jiang HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20150092907
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing artifacts in Computed Tomography (CT) image reconstruction. The method includes: acquiring an original reconstructed image; conducting total variation processing for the original reconstructed image, to generate a total variation reconstructed image; conducting initial metal artifact reduction processing for the original reconstructed image, to generate an initial metal artifact reduction reconstructed image; generating a weighted image based on the total variation reconstructed image and the initial metal artifact reduction reconstructed image, wherein the weighted image reflects that the original reconstructed image contains white-band artifacts; and combining a portion of the original reconstructed image and a portion of the initial metal artifact reduction reconstructed image through the weighted image to generate a final image, wherein the final image does not contain white-band artifact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Shuqin DONG, Jiaqin DONG, Shou LI
  • Patent number: 8712135
    Abstract: A method for image reconstruction using projection data obtained by an asymmetric detector includes dividing the projection data into Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Region 1 is an asymmetric region having detecting channels but no detecting channels symmetrical about a central channel. Region 2 is a transition region having detecting channels and there are detecting channels symmetrical about the central channel. Region 3 is a symmetric region having detecting channels and there are detecting channels symmetrical about the central channel. Region 4 is a transition region having detecting channels and there are detecting channels symmetrical about the central channel. Region 5 is a truncated region where there is no detecting channel. The method includes performing a view angle weighting on projection data in each of the five regions, and reconstructing a tomographic image of an irradiated subject from the weighted projection data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC
    Inventors: Zhihui Sun, Jiaqin Dong, Shuqin Dong
  • Patent number: 8622615
    Abstract: A calibration device for location of a CT X-ray generator and detector includes a splitting window, a splitting window bracket configured to support the splitting window, an integral bracket, and a spring including a first end connected to the splitting window bracket and a second end connected to the integral bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC
    Inventors: Jingyi Ren, Shuqin Dong, Jiaqin Dong
  • Publication number: 20120106818
    Abstract: A method for image reconstruction using projection data obtained by an asymmetric detector includes dividing the projection data into Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Region 1 is an asymmetric region having detecting channels but no detecting channels symmetrical about a central channel. Region 2 is a transition region having detecting channels and there are detecting channels symmetrical about the central channel. Region 3 is a symmetric region having detecting channels and there are detecting channels symmetrical about the central channel. Region 4 is a transition region having detecting channels and there are detecting channels symmetrical about the central channel. Region 5 is a truncated region where there is no detecting channel. The method includes performing a view angle weighting on projection data in each of the five regions, and reconstructing a tomographic image of an irradiated subject from the weighted projection data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Zhihui Sun, Jiaqin Dong, Shuqin Dong
  • Publication number: 20120012742
    Abstract: A calibration device for location of a CT X-ray generator and detector includes a splitting window, a splitting window bracket configured to support the splitting window, an integral bracket, and a spring including a first end connected to the splitting window bracket and a second end connected to the integral bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Jingyi Ren, Shuqin Dong, Jiaqin Dong