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Integrated Photoacoustic Ophthalmoscopy and Spectral-domain Optical Coherence Tomography
Published on: January 15, 2013
OCTSharp: an open-source and real-time OCT imaging software based on C
Weihao Chen1,2, Hui Wang2,3
1Department of Chemical, Paper, and Biomedical Engineering, Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA.
Abstract:
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) demands massive data processing and real-time displaying during high-speed imaging. Current OCT imaging software is predominantly based on C++, aiming to maximize performance through low-level hardware management. However, the steep learning curve of C++ hinders agile prototyping, particularly for research purposes. Moreover, manual memory management poses challenges for novice developers and may lead to potential security issues. To address these limitations, OCTSharp is developed as an open-source OCT software based on the memory-safe language C#. Within the managed C# environment, OCTSharp offers synchronized hardware control, minimal memory management, and GPU-based parallel processing. The software has been thoroughly tested and proven capable of supporting real-time image acquisition, processing, and visualization with spectral-domain OCT systems equipped with the latest advanced hardware. With these enhancements, OCTSharp is positioned to serve as an open-source platform tailored for various applications.
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