Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras

Multi Modal Imaging System for Preclinical Studies

Technology Category/Market

Category – Biomedical Imaging, Medical Imaging Systems

Applications -Bio Medical Engineering

Industry – Medical & Surgical

Market – The global medical imaging market size was valued at USD 32.3 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8% from 2023 to 2030.

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Problem Statement

  • This invention is the lack of a cost-effective and versatile preclinical imaging system capable of performing multiple imaging modalities (Radiography, CT, Fluoroscopy, XEOL, Fluorescence) using a single setup.
  • The system that combines low cost with high resolution, utilizing advanced scintillator and CMOS camera technology to enable efficient and multi-modal imaging for preclinical studies.

Technology

Inorganic Scintillator (Cesium Iodide doped with Thallium – CsI (Tl)):

  • Utilized as the X-ray detector material, it offers enhanced resolution compared to traditional phosphor screens.

High Frame Rate CMOS Camera:

  • Employed for capturing images with high-speed frame rates, facilitating real-time dynamic imaging such as fluoroscopy

Multi-Modal Imaging Setup:

  • The invention integrates various imaging modalities (Radiography, CT, Fluoroscopy, XEOL, Fluorescence) into a single system, eliminating the need for separate setups and costly equipment.

Automated Setup Transformation:

  • The system enables easy transformation between imaging modalities by removing the scintillator and placing filters, enhancing flexibility and efficiency.

X-ray Excited Optical Luminescence (XEOL) and Fluorescence Imaging:

  • By substituting the scintillator with filters, the system allows for X-ray-excited luminescence and fluorescence imaging.

Cost-Effective Design:

  • The combination of advanced scintillator technology and high-resolution CMOS cameras provides cost-effective yet versatile imaging capabilities for preclinical studies.

Key Features/Value Proposition

Technical Perspective

  • The present invention relates generally to the field of hybrid imaging 5 system for preclinical studies.
  • More particularly, the present invention relates to a low cost multi modal imaging system that contains an optically coupled detector.

User Perspective

  • This invention provides a cost-effective and versatile imaging solution that enables comprehensive preclinical studies through multiple modalities, higher resolution, real-time observations, and simplified experimentation.
Questions about this Technology?

Contact for Licensing

Research Lab

Prof. Ganapathy Krishnamurthi

Department of Engineering Design

 

Intellectual Property

  • IITM IDF Ref. 1846
  • IN 201941025672

Technology Readiness Level

TRL- 8

System complete and qualified

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