Technologies for Advanced Imaging Systems: A Historical Review of ATP Funded Innovation

摘要

Images, including still and video images, are pervasive in our world. In healthcare, a wide variety of imaging technologies enable early diagnosis and precise treatment including x-rays, ultrasound, and MRI. In manufacturing, new uses for imaging technology have emerged to improve all phases of the manufacturing process from design to quality control. In homeland security, biometrics, surveillance, and access control applications use new imaging technologies to address security challenges. Since 1991, the Advanced Technology Programs (ATP) investments in innovative technologies for advanced imaging systems have enabled the development of new technologies with applications in these areas and many more. These advancements enable businesses and individuals to use image data more easily and at lower cost, and responded to a broad range of societal needs.