Prof. Chien-Min Kao Profile

Prof. Chien-Min Kao

SPIE Involvement:

Author

Publications (18)

Proceedings Article | 28 May 2019 Paper

Preliminary investigation of optimization-based image reconstruction for TOF PET with sparse configurations

Zheng Zhang, Buxin Chen, Amy Perkins, Chien-Min Kao, Emil Sidky, Ravindra Manjeshwar, Xiaochuan Pan

Proceedings Volume 11072, 110720L (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2534846

KEYWORDS: Reconstruction algorithms, Image restoration, Positron emission tomography, Algorithm development, Scanners, Image quality

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 9 March 2018 Paper

Algorithm enabled TOF-PET imaging with reduced scan time

Zheng Zhang, Sean Rose, Jinghan Ye, Amy Perkins, Buxin Chen, Emil Sidky, Chien-Min Kao, Chi-Hua Tung, Xiaochuan Pan

Proceedings Volume 10573, 105733T (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2294045

KEYWORDS: Reconstruction algorithms, Positron emission tomography, Optimization (mathematics), Prototyping, Yield improvement, Algorithm development

Read Abstract +

SPIE Journal Paper | 20 December 2016

Modularized compact positron emission tomography detector for rapid system development

Daoming Xi, Xiang Liu, Chen Zeng, Wei Liu, Yanzhao Li, Yuexuan Hua, Xiongze Mei, Heejong Kim, Peng Xiao, Chien-Min Kao, Qingguo Xie

JMI, Vol. 4, Issue 01, 011006, (December 2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JMI.4.1.011006

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Positron emission tomography, Stereolithography, Detector development, Imaging systems, Image resolution, Clocks, Data acquisition, Field programmable gate arrays, Switches

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 25 March 2016 Paper

Initial experience in primal-dual optimization reconstruction from sparse-PET patient data

Zheng Zhang, Jinghan Ye, Buxin Chen, Amy Perkins, Sean Rose, Emil Sidky, Chien-Min Kao, Dan Xia, Chi-Hua Tung, Xiaochuan Pan

Proceedings Volume 9783, 97831K (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2216627

KEYWORDS: Positron emission tomography, Reconstruction algorithms, Algorithm development, Image quality, Optimization (mathematics), Scanners

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 17 March 2011 Paper

Ultrafast image reconstruction of a dual-head PET system by use of CUDA architecture

YuKai Hung, Yun Dong, Felix Chern, Weichung Wang, Chien-Min Kao, Chin-Tu Chen, Cheng-Ying Chou

Proceedings Volume 7961, 796147 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.878373

KEYWORDS: Positron emission tomography, Sensors, Reconstruction algorithms, Expectation maximization algorithms, Computing systems, Monte Carlo methods, Image restoration, Imaging systems, Computer architecture, Head

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 18 March 2008 Paper

The effects of respiration motion in PET/CT studies

Lu Wan, Zhijian Wu, Fengyin Zhou, Sheng Ye, Shaoqun Zeng, Chien-Min Kao, Chin-Tu Chen, Yongxue Zhang, Qingguo Xie

Proceedings Volume 6913, 69134A (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.769705

KEYWORDS: Positron emission tomography, Signal attenuation, Monte Carlo methods, Computed tomography, Tissues, Lung cancer, Expectation maximization algorithms, Chest imaging, Computer simulations, Fuzzy logic

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 18 March 2008 Paper

An investigation of digital signal processing for shaped pulses for all-digital PET

Qingguo Xie, Jun Zhu, Xi Wang, Bo Zhang, Caigang Zhu, Ning Guo, Zhi Zhang, Chin-Tu Chen, Yau Wah, Mircea Bogdan, Chien-Min Kao

Proceedings Volume 6913, 69134B (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.769704

KEYWORDS: Positron emission tomography, Digital signal processing, Signal processing, Device simulation, Calibration, Picosecond phenomena, Electronics, Multiplexing, Scintillation, Sensors

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 15 March 2007 Paper

A simple all-digital PET system

Qingguo Xie, Chien-Min Kao, Rongsheng Xia, Xi Wang, Na Li, Xin Jiang, Li Zhi, Zhi Zhang, Zhonghua Deng, Chin-Tu Chen

Proceedings Volume 6510, 651041 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.713846

KEYWORDS: Positron emission tomography, Data acquisition, Clocks, Calibration, Signal processing, Digital signal processing, Crystals, Field programmable gate arrays, Sensors, Signal detection

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 13 March 2006 Paper

Precise imaging of small animals using a dual-head microPET scanner

Chien-Min Kao, Emil Sidky, Yun Dong, Xiaochuan Pan

Proceedings Volume 6143, 614303 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.654528

KEYWORDS: Scanners, Sensors, Imaging systems, Positron emission tomography, Reconstruction algorithms, Image restoration, Expectation maximization algorithms, Prototyping, Preclinical imaging, Solids

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 2 March 2006 Paper

Accurate image reconstruction in CT from projection data taken at few-views

Emil Sidky, Chien-Min Kao, Xiaochuan Pan

Proceedings Volume 6142, 614229 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.654299

KEYWORDS: Image restoration, Reconstruction algorithms, Fourier transforms, Computed tomography, Algorithms, Medical imaging, Algorithm development, Tomography, Data acquisition, Image analysis

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 9 May 2002 Paper

Noise properties of the inverse pi-scheme exponential radon transform

Emil Sidky, Chien-Min Kao, Patrick La Riviere, Xiaochuan Pan

Proceedings Volume 4684, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.467225

KEYWORDS: Single photon emission computed tomography, Signal attenuation, Radon transform, Data acquisition, Sensors, Convolution, Image segmentation, Computed tomography, Image restoration, CT reconstruction

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 3 July 2001 Paper

Development of a high-performance noise-reduction filter for tomographic reconstruction

Chien-Min Kao, Xiaochuan Pan

Proceedings Volume 4322, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.431060

KEYWORDS: Image filtering, Tomography, Linear filtering, 3D image processing, Reconstruction algorithms, Computed tomography, Fourier transforms, Image quality, Electronic filtering, Denoising

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 20 April 2000 Paper

Statistical analysis of dynamic sequences for functional imaging

Chien-Min Kao, Chin-Tu Chen, Miles Wernick

Proceedings Volume 3978, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.383416

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Principal component analysis, Data modeling, Statistical analysis, Factor analysis, Interference (communication), Medical imaging, Functional imaging, Positron emission tomography, Analytical research

Read Abstract +

SPIE Journal Paper | 1 December 1999

Fourier-based optimal recovery method for anti-aliasing interpolation

Chien-Min Kao, Xiaochuan Pan, Patrick La Riviere, Mark Anastasio

OE, Vol. 38, Issue 12, (December 1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.602308

KEYWORDS: Fourier transforms, Image restoration, Signal processing, Linear filtering, Algorithm development, Image processing, Filtering (signal processing), Optical engineering, Magnetic resonance imaging, Lanthanum

Proceedings Article | 18 August 1995 Paper

Effective compensation for physical effects in 3D single-photon-emission-computed tomography

Xiaochuan Pan, Chunwu Wu, Chin-Tu Chen, Chien-Min Kao, John Aarsvold, Donald Gunter

Proceedings Volume 2622, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.216874

KEYWORDS: Signal attenuation, 3D image processing, Single photon emission computed tomography, Spatial resolution, 3D image reconstruction, 3D modeling, Fourier transforms, Computer simulations, 3D acquisition, Collimators

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 18 August 1995 Paper

High-resolution reconstruction of dynamic PET image sequences using a low-order approximation

Chien-Min Kao, Jeffrey Yap, Miles Wernick

Proceedings Volume 2622, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.216881

KEYWORDS: Positron emission tomography, Principal component analysis, Spatial resolution, Smoothing, Image enhancement, Point spread functions, Image resolution, Image quality, Expectation maximization algorithms, Image restoration

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 18 August 1995 Paper

Improved Bayesian approach

Xiaochuan Pan, Chin-Tu Chen, Chien-Min Kao, Wing Wong

Proceedings Volume 2622, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.216885

KEYWORDS: Computer simulations, Positron emission tomography, Image processing, Image restoration, Sensors, Yield improvement, Independent component analysis, Image enhancement, Image quality, Statistical analysis

Read Abstract +

Proceedings Article | 11 May 1994 Paper

Adaptive edge-preserving regularization for PET image reconstruction

Ming Fang, Chien-Min Kao, Ajit Singh

Proceedings Volume 2167, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.175059

KEYWORDS: Reconstruction algorithms, Image filtering, Image processing, Positron emission tomography, Digital filtering, Expectation maximization algorithms, Head, Image restoration, Nonlinear filtering, Image quality

Read Abstract +

Showing 5 of 18 publications

View contact details

UPDATE YOUR PROFILE

Is this your profile? Update it now.

Sign into your SPIE.org account

Don’t have a profile and want one?

Create an account on SPIE.org

Keywords/Phrases

Search In:

Publication Years