Commercialization of Software for Non-Invasive Imaging of the Human Body

PI: Dr. Po Chen

Project Name: Commercialization of Software for Full-3D Tomography (F3DT)

F3DT provides a new way to image interior of objects using mechanical waves (such as ultrasound). F3DT has a wide range of applications in geophysical exploration, seismic hazard assessment, foundation engineering and tunnel construction, non-destructive testing (NDT) for evaluating potential defects in materials, components and structures in mechanical engineering, as well as medical imaging involving soft tissues.

How this research affects the public

Problem

F3DT is a new technology for non-invasive imaging of the interior of an object. It is like the CT scan for imaging the interior of the human body, but instead of using radiative X-rays, it uses non-invasive mechanical waves. Unlike alternative techniques that can be carried out on a desktop computer, F3DT usually needs a computer cluster.

Solution/Product

To create the first multi-disciplinary commercial 3D full-waveform inversion software in the tomography software market. With the advent of cloud computing and the continuing decline of cloud computing costs, we can foresee the wide adoption of F3DT implemented on virtual computer clusters built on the cloud infrastructure.

Wyoming Impact

F3DT has a wide range of applications, including geophysical exploration for natural resources, seismic hazard assessment for earthquake insurance pricing, foundation engineering and tunnel construction in civil engineering, non-destructive testing (NDT) for evaluating potential defects in materials, components and structures in mechanical engineering, medical diagnosis of breast cancer and other conditions involving soft tissues, and sonar imaging for underwater object detection and characterization.