Real time image processing for medical infrared inaging

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2005

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Kızılöz, Cemil

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This thesis focuses on Medical Infrared Imaging. It deals with the implementation of an infrared imaging system that can be used as a thermograph. A user interface program is also signed in order to control the imaging system. The system is implemented using Very High Speed Integrated Circuit Description Language (VHDL). Digitizing the data is implemented by Field Programmable Gate Array. Non-uniformities at the detector data are corrected by the two-point correction algorithm. To obtain absolute temperature readings, another system calibration process is also performed. Real-time histogram equalization algorithm and a realtime convolution operation are implemented using the VHDL. Tests of these implementations are performed by comparing the results with the numerical values. A user interface program is developed to allow the operator select any filter type and measure the temperature of any point in the object. Previous studies showed that an infrared system should detect a temperature difference of 500°mK if it is to be used for biomedical applications. Using a black body system with a precise temperature control, it is shown that this specification is satisfied. Clinical evaluations for a few patients reveal that the implemented medical infrared system can be used for biomedical applications.

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Electrical engineering., Electronics., Nuclear engineering.

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http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/2/12607112/index.pdf
https://hdl.handle.net/11511/15837

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Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Thesis

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C. Kızılöz, “Real time image processing for medical infrared inaging,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2005.