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most citedHigh-resolution Power Doppler Using Null Subtraction Imaging

42 citations · 144 across the 14 of their papers we have counts for

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15 papers

eess.SP2025

Label-free super-resolution color flow imaging using ultrasound phase microscopy

Zhengchang Kou, Junhang Zhang, Chen Gong +8

Ultrasound vascular imaging is limited by acoustic diffraction, restricting visualization of microvessels essential for understanding organ function and disease. Label-free super-r…

eess.IV2024

The Art of the Steal: Purloining Deep Learning Models Developed for an Ultrasound Scanner to a Competitor Machine

Ufuk Soylu, Varun Chandrasekeran, Michael L. Oelze

A transfer function approach has recently proven effective for calibrating deep learning (DL) algorithms in quantitative ultrasound (QUS), addressing data shifts at both the acquis…

eess.IV2023

Machine-to-Machine Transfer Function in Deep Learning-Based Quantitative Ultrasound

Ufuk Soylu, Michael L. Oelze

A Transfer Function approach was recently demonstrated to mitigate data mismatches at the acquisition level for a single ultrasound scanner in deep learning (DL) based quantitative…

eess.SP2023★ 42 cited

High-resolution Power Doppler Using Null Subtraction Imaging

Zhengchang Kou, Matthew Lowerison, Qi You +3

To improve the spatial resolution of power Doppler (PD) imaging, we explored null subtraction imaging (NSI) as an alternative beamforming technique to delay-and-sum (DAS). NSI is a…

eess.SP2022★ 31 cited

Grating lobe reduction in plane wave imaging with angular compounding using subtraction of coherent signals

Zhengchang Kou, Rita J. Miller, Michael L. Oelze

Plane wave imaging (PWI) with angular compounding has gained in popularity over recent years because it provides high frame rates and good image properties. However, most linear ar…

eess.SP2022★ 1 cited

Through Tissue Ultra-high-definition Video Transmission Using an Ultrasound Communication Channel

Zhengchang Kou, Andrew C. Singer, Michael L. Oelze

Wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) has been widely adopted as complementary to traditional wired gastroendoscopy, especially for small bowel diseases which are beyond the latter's re…

eess.IV2022★ 1 cited

Calibrating Data Mismatches in Deep Learning-Based Quantitative Ultrasound Using Setting Transfer Functions

Ufuk Soylu, Michael L. Oelze

Deep learning (DL) can fail when there are data mismatches between training and testing data. Due to its operator-dependent nature, acquisition-related data mismatches, caused by d…

eess.SP2022★ 25 cited

High-level synthesis design of scalable ultrafast ultrasound beamformer with single FPGA

Zhengchang Kou, Qi You, Jihun Kim +6

Ultrafast ultrasound imaging is essential for advanced ultrasound imaging techniques such as ultrasound localization microscopy (ULM) and functional ultrasound (fUS). Current ultra…

math.NA2022

Fast Numerical Integration Techniques for 2.5-Dimensional Inverse Problems

Mert Hidayetoglu, Michael Oelze, Erhan Kudeki +1

Inverse scattering involving microwave and ultrasound waves require numerical solution of nonlinear optimization problem. To alleviate the computational burden of a full three-dime…

eess.IV2022★ 1 cited

A Data-Efficient Deep Learning Strategy for Tissue Characterization via Quantitative Ultrasound: Zone Training

Ufuk Soylu, Michael L. Oelze

Deep learning (DL) powered biomedical ultrasound imaging is an emerging research field where researchers adapt the image analysis capabilities of DL algorithms to biomedical ultras…

eess.SP2021★ 1 cited

Video-Streaming Biomedical Implants using Ultrasonic Waves for Communication

Gizem Tabak, Jae Won Choi, Rita J. Miller +2

The use of wireless implanted medical devices (IMDs) is growing because they facilitate continuous monitoring of patients during normal activities, simplify medical procedures requ…

eess.SP2020★ 24 cited

Real-time video streaming in vivo using ultrasound as the communication channel

Zhengchang Kou, Rita J. Miller, Andrew C. Singer +1

The emergence of capsule endoscopy has provided a means of capturing video of the small intestines without having to resort to an invasive procedure involving intubation. However,…

eess.SP2020★ 18 cited

Low-Complexity System and Algorithm for an Emergency Ventilator Sensor and Alarm

Ryan M. Corey, Evan M. Widloski, David Null +11

In response to the shortage of ventilators caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations have designed low-cost emergency ventilators. Many of these devices are pressure-cycl…

eess.SP2019

Video-Capable Ultrasonic Wireless Communications through Biological Tissues

Gizem Tabak, Sijung Yang, Rita Miller +2

Wireless implanted medical devices (IMDs) provide ease and comfort to an increasing number of patients and physicians. Currently, radiofrequency electromagnetic waves are the most…

cs.IT2016

Mbps Experimental Acoustic Through-Tissue Communications: MEAT-COMMS

Andrew Singer, Michael Oelze, Anthony Podkowa

Methods for digital, phase-coherent acoustic communication date to at least the work of Stojanjovic, et al [20], and the added robustness afforded by improved phase tracking and co…