Software Development for Medical Imaging

Software Engineering for Medical Imaging, Visualization & Treatment Planning

Scanning technologies like Computed Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) are constantly seeking a balance between a high scanning resolution, radiation exposure and inconvenience caused to the patient. With the availability of high resolution scanning technology today, specialized software which is capable of supporting investigations by processing huge amounts of data becomes more necessary than ever before. The conventional scanning processes and systems provide the radiologist or the medical examiner only with a set of 2D images of thin "slices" of the scanned part, which the professional has to then reconstruct based on his experience and expertise. This process becomes time consuming, sometimes manual error prone, and limits the use of the scanned data. 3D medical visualization software has overcome this problem by providing the user with a 3D representation of the patient’s anatomy reconstructed from the raw scanned data.

Modern MRI instruments are capable of producing images in the form of 3D blocks. The scanners allow the scanned data to be reformatted as volumetric (3D) representation of the structures. However, this requires software with advanced rendering algorithms for easy manipulation of volumetric data.

3D visualization technologies not only diagnose but also enable accurate surgical planning. They allow application of virtual surgeries on patient models, treatment planning, creation of customized treatment appliances – e.g. implants that are extensively used in fields like Orthodontics and Orthopedics, or the ones used in Radiotherapy. The specifications for such devices are created in a ’treatment planning’ CAD environments that model a specific patient and produce custom contours and surface representations in the desired format. This custom device design data can also be used to generate the machining / manufacturing instructions for the treatment device.

All these technologies - 3D visualization, advanced rendering, treatment planning and custom device design can be leveraged more effectively if the data is available and shared between all the professionals involved, physicians, radiologists, surgeons and device manufacturers through collaborative patient data management solutions.

Services and Solutions Portfolio

Geometrics' services help medical imaging companies bring in sophistication in software that complement the hardware systems. We help medical imaging solution providers address industry challenges like:

Development of complex algorithms for geometric intensive and image processing areas,
Acceleration of the image reconstruction,
Automation of the segmentation process,
Simulation of complex treatments and surgeries,
Development of custom treatment appliances,
Interoperability between multiple hardware software systems and
Collaboration between geographically dispersed medical professionals and patients

We offer full lifecycle services starting from the concept through development, to technical support and maintenance of the software. Our software product development expertise is backed by our tools (GSDS) and processes (GAMe), which ensure delivery excellence through:

improved and consistent quality,
close to 15% reduction in cost, and
20% reduction in time.

Medical Imaging Expertise

Mathematical Programming & Algorithm Design	• 2D / 3D geometry modeling and analysis • Geometry editing operations
Image Processing	• Feature extraction • Object segmentation • Image registration
Visualization	• Volume rendering • Photo realistic rendering • Progressive visualization
Treatment Planning & Machining	• Geometrical operations • CAD applications for appliances, jigs, surgical guides • Database design • Desktop and web based application development • Workflow design • Simulation • Visualization • 3 axis, 5 axis machining
Information Management	• Patient lifecycle data management • Visualization solution with markup and annotation support • Workflow for treatment design, presentation, simulation and doctor approval • Integration with other databases • DICOM import and export operations • Web portals
Electronics	Embedded software development for • Diagnostic Devices CT MRI Ultrasound X-Ray ECG • Monitoring device Blood pressure monitor Pulse monitor Sugar montitor Fluid control • Telemedicine

Reusable Tools and Technologies

Geometric has a set of re-usable technology components that can be leveraged to address the software challenges faced by medical imaging companies and reduce the software development lifecycle time.