MRI Workflow Improvement

MR Workflow Improvement

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) requires large-scale and complex systems to capture hydrogen atoms in targets while controlling magnetic fields. Due to these characteristics, several trade-offs and system limitations exist. However, through the development of image distortion correction technology, enhancement of GUI functionality, and contribution to innovative AIR Coil technology, I successfully resolved and mitigated system limitations, simultaneously achieving improved diagnostic accuracy and enhanced operability, contributing to improved examination efficiency in clinical settings.

Image Distortion Correction Technology Development

I developed technology to correct geometric distortions in MRI images, contributing to improved diagnostic accuracy. I implemented and developed algorithms that detect and correct image distortions caused by magnetic field inhomogeneity and gradient field nonlinearity with high precision, achieving significant image quality improvements. By combining this with optimization of image reconstruction algorithms, accurate morphological evaluation became possible even in cases where diagnosis was previously difficult due to distortion effects. This technology enabled securing the image quality necessary for diagnosis while suppressing hardware costs, contributing to enhanced competitiveness of MRI products.

GUI Development and User Experience Enhancement

Aiming to improve MRI operator efficiency, I developed intuitive GUI systems that implemented functions long desired by customers. This achieved reduced examination time and decreased operational errors. In particular, through features that automatically suggest optimal imaging conditions for SNR improvement and improvements in UX/UI design, I contributed to ensuring stable image quality. These GUI improvements in operational efficiency brought about reduced burden on medical staff and improved examination throughput, contributing to enhanced productivity across healthcare facilities.

AIR Coil Technology Development

To participate in the development of innovative AIR Coil technology, I relocated to the development headquarters in Wisconsin, USA, and engaged in core technology development for next-generation MRI systems. AIR Coil is a technology that revolutionizes the concept of conventional receive coils, and I contributed to the realization of an adaptive receive system that automatically optimizes according to patient body type and imaging region. I was responsible for developing low-level control programs, and through close collaboration between hardware and software, the combination of AIR Coil technology and image distortion correction technology enabled high-precision imaging that was difficult with conventional systems, making significant contributions to improved diagnostic accuracy in clinical settings.