Canon Medical Systems has enhanced the capabilities of its Precise IQ Engine (PIQE) and SilverBeam Filter technologies to expand the capabilities of computed tomography (CT) imaging.
Building upon their initial shared introduction, these advancements enable a broader range of applications and better visualisation of anatomical and pathological structures.
Precise IQ Engine uses deep learning reconstruction (DLR) technology to enhance the CT scanner’s inherent resolution. It is powered by Altivity, Canon Medical’s artificial intelligence (AI) brand.
It reconstructs 1,024-pixel matrix CT images with low-contrast detectability and no added dose.
Initially focused on cardiac imaging, PIQE Super Resolution fully utilises the maximum resolution of the detector and now supports cardiac, body, and lung imaging.
PIQE has not yet received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) approval.
SilverBeam Filter is an X-ray beam shaping technology that uses the photon-attenuating properties of silver to remove low-energy photons from a polychromatic X-ray beam.
Canon Medical Systems said that this creates an optimised energy spectrum ideal for lung cancer screening.
When paired with Canon Medical’s Advanced Clear-IQ Engine (AiCE) DLR technology, SilverBeam delivers sharp, clear images at ultra-low doses.
SilverBeam is now expanding to additional applications, including musculoskeletal (MSK) imaging and trauma cervical spine scans. The technology is also pending 510(k) approval.
Canon Medical Systems CT Systems division vice president and general manager Naoki Sugihara said: “Canon Medical CT continues to evolve and push the boundaries of what is possible for CT imaging.
“The continued optimisation of technologies such as PIQE and SilverBeam highlight our commitment to meeting our customers’ needs by delivering excellent image quality at low dose.”
In a separate development, Canon Medical Systems USA announced an expanded suite of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions for end-to-end workflow automation. This new offering enhances Canon’s CT portfolio with remote scan support, protocol management, and automated processing of CT neuro and chest studies.
Additionally, the subsidiary of Canon Medical Systems, launched its AI-powered Automation Platform, a zero-click solution that uses deep learning to streamline clinical workflows.
Recently, the imaging systems developer introduced its Vantage Galan 3T / Supreme Edition magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system.
