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    • Medical Imaging
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Ultrasound Technology

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    • Conventional ultrasound (US) signal processing is complex and hardware-dependent.
    • Deep learning (DL) offers a potential alternative for signal processing, promising reduced inference time and hardware portability.
    • Existing DL models for US often focus on specific tasks rather than replicating entire processing chains.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate a DL model that replicates the BMode signal processing chain of a high-end US system.
    • To assess the model's performance with different probes and on lower-end US systems.
    • To explore the potential for transferring advanced US features to less sophisticated hardware.

    Main Methods:

    • A deep neural network (DNN) was trained using supervised learning to map raw in-phase and quadrature data to processed US images.
    • The training dataset comprised 30,000 cardiac image frames from a GE HealthCare Vivid E95 system.
    • The DL model replicated key processing steps including filtering, compounding, and compression.

    Main Results:

    • The lightweight DL model accurately replicated the commercial scanner's signal processing chain.
    • A structural similarity index measure (SSIM) of 98.56 ± 0.49 was achieved on a test dataset.
    • The DL model demonstrated equivalent or improved image quality when applied to data from a different probe.
    • Enhanced image quality was observed when applied to a Verasonics dataset, indicating potential for porting features to lower-end systems.

    Conclusions:

    • A single DL model can effectively replicate a high-end US system's BMode processing chain for specific applications.
    • DL models show promise for cost-effective tuning and implementation strategies for US vendors.
    • The developed DL model facilitates the transfer of advanced US imaging capabilities to lower-end systems, enhancing accessibility and performance.