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A 3D Scan Model and Thermal Image Data Fusion Algorithms for 3D Thermography in Medicine

CHROMÝ, A.; KLÍMA, O. A 3D Scan Model and Thermal Image Data Fusion Algorithms for 3D Thermography in Medicine. multi science- Journal of Healthcare Engineering, 2017, vol. 2017, no. 1, p. 1-9. ISSN: 2040-2295.
Type
journal article
Language
English
Authors
Chromý Adam, Ing., Ph.D., RG-2-02 (CEITEC), UAMT (FEEC)
Klíma Ondřej, Ing., Ph.D., DCGM (FIT)
Abstract

Objectives. At present, medical thermal imaging is still considered a mere
qualitative tool enabling us to distinguish between but lacking the ability to
quantify the physiological and nonphysiological states of the body. Such a
capability would, however, facilitate solving the problem of medical
quantification, whose presence currently manifests itself within the entire
healthcare system. Methods. A generally applicable method to enhance captured 3D
spatial data carrying temperature-related information is presented; in this
context, all equations required for other data fusions are derived. The method
can be utilized for high-density point clouds or detailed meshes at a high
resolution but is conveniently usable in large objects with sparse points.
Results. The benefits of the approach are experimentally demonstrated on 3D
thermal scans of injured subjects. We obtained diagnostic information
inaccessible via traditional methods. Conclusion. Using a 3D model and thermal
image data fusion allows the quantification of inflammation, facilitating more
precise injury and illness diagnostics or monitoring. The technique offers a wide
application potential in medicine and multiple technological domains, including
electrical and mechanical engineering.

Keywords

3D thermal imaging; Thermal quantification; Medical Thermography; 3D Data Fusion

URL
Published
2017
Pages
1–9
Journal
multi science- Journal of Healthcare Engineering, vol. 2017, no. 1, ISSN 2040-2295
Series
NEUVEDEN
Edition
NEUVEDEN
Publisher
NEUVEDEN
Place
NEUVEDEN
DOI
10.1155/2017/5134021
UT WoS
000415893200001
EID Scopus
2-s2.0-85042513230
BibTeX 
@article{BUT144483,
  author="Adam {Chromý} and Ondřej {Klíma}",
  title="A 3D Scan Model and Thermal Image Data Fusion Algorithms for 3D Thermography in Medicine",
  journal="multi science- Journal of Healthcare Engineering",
  year="2017",
  volume="2017",
  number="1",
  pages="1--9",
  doi="10.1155/2017/5134021",
  issn="2040-2295",
  url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/5134021"
}
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Projects
Aplikace 3D modelování ve zdravotnictví, BUT, Vnitřní projekty VUT, FEKT/FIT-J-16-3485, start: 2016-03-01, end: 2017-02-28, completed
Research groups
Computer Graphics Research Group (RG GRAPH)
Departments
Department of Computer Graphics and Multimedia (DCGM)
Department of Control and Instrumentation (UAMT)
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