Streamlined Photoacoustic Image Processing with Foundation Models: A Training-Free Solution

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Title: Streamlined Photoacoustic Image Processing with Foundation Models: A Training-Free Solution
Authors: Deng, Handi, Zhou, Yucheng, Xiang, Jiaxuan, Gu, Liujie, Luo, Yan, Feng, Hai, Liu, Mingyuan, Ma, Cheng
Publication Year: 2024
Collection: Computer Science
Subject Terms: Computer Science - Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, Computer Science - Machine Learning
More Details: Foundation models have rapidly evolved and have achieved significant accomplishments in computer vision tasks. Specifically, the prompt mechanism conveniently allows users to integrate image prior information into the model, making it possible to apply models without any training. Therefore, we propose a method based on foundation models and zero training to solve the tasks of photoacoustic (PA) image segmentation. We employed the segment anything model (SAM) by setting simple prompts and integrating the model's outputs with prior knowledge of the imaged objects to accomplish various tasks, including: (1) removing the skin signal in three-dimensional PA image rendering; (2) dual speed-of-sound reconstruction, and (3) segmentation of finger blood vessels. Through these demonstrations, we have concluded that deep learning can be directly applied in PA imaging without the requirement for network design and training. This potentially allows for a hands-on, convenient approach to achieving efficient and accurate segmentation of PA images. This letter serves as a comprehensive tutorial, facilitating the mastery of the technique through the provision of code and sample datasets.
Document Type: Working Paper
Access URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2404.07833
Accession Number: edsarx.2404.07833
Database: arXiv
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