DRHT: A Hybrid Mathematical Model for Accurate Ultrasound Probe Calibration and Efficient 3D Reconstruction

The calibration of ultrasound probes is essential for three-dimensional ultrasound reconstruction and navigation. However, the existing calibration methods are often cumbersome and inadequate in accuracy. In this paper, a hybrid mathematical model, Dimensionality Reduction and Homography Transformat...

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Main Authors: Xuquan Ji, Yonghong Zhang, Huaqing Shang, Lei Hu, Xiaozhi Qi, Wenyong Liu
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
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description The calibration of ultrasound probes is essential for three-dimensional ultrasound reconstruction and navigation. However, the existing calibration methods are often cumbersome and inadequate in accuracy. In this paper, a hybrid mathematical model, Dimensionality Reduction and Homography Transformation (DRHT), is proposed. The model characterizes the relationship between the image plane of ultrasound and projected calibration lines and homography transformation. The homography transformation, which can be estimated using the singular value decomposition method, reduces the dimensionality of the calibration data and could significantly accelerate the computation of image points in ultrasonic three-dimensional reconstruction. Experiments comparing the DRHT method with the PLUS library demonstrated that DRHT outperformed the PLUS algorithm in terms of accuracy (0.89 mm vs. 0.92 mm) and efficiency (268 ms vs. 761 ms). Furthermore, high-precision calibration can be achieved with only four images, which greatly simplifies the calibration process and enhances the feasibility of the clinical application of this model.
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spelling doaj-art-943f19d486294c5491004ea0ea8ebdce2025-08-20T02:18:04ZengMDPI AGMathematics2227-73902025-04-01138135910.3390/math13081359DRHT: A Hybrid Mathematical Model for Accurate Ultrasound Probe Calibration and Efficient 3D ReconstructionXuquan Ji0Yonghong Zhang1Huaqing Shang2Lei Hu3Xiaozhi Qi4Wenyong Liu5School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100083, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing 100083, ChinaShenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing 100083, ChinaShenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, ChinaSchool of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100083, ChinaThe calibration of ultrasound probes is essential for three-dimensional ultrasound reconstruction and navigation. However, the existing calibration methods are often cumbersome and inadequate in accuracy. In this paper, a hybrid mathematical model, Dimensionality Reduction and Homography Transformation (DRHT), is proposed. The model characterizes the relationship between the image plane of ultrasound and projected calibration lines and homography transformation. The homography transformation, which can be estimated using the singular value decomposition method, reduces the dimensionality of the calibration data and could significantly accelerate the computation of image points in ultrasonic three-dimensional reconstruction. Experiments comparing the DRHT method with the PLUS library demonstrated that DRHT outperformed the PLUS algorithm in terms of accuracy (0.89 mm vs. 0.92 mm) and efficiency (268 ms vs. 761 ms). Furthermore, high-precision calibration can be achieved with only four images, which greatly simplifies the calibration process and enhances the feasibility of the clinical application of this model.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/13/8/1359ultrasound probe calibrationDimensionality Reduction and Homography Transformation (DRHT)hybrid mathematical modelultrasonic three-dimensional reconstruction
spellingShingle Xuquan Ji
Yonghong Zhang
Huaqing Shang
Lei Hu
Xiaozhi Qi
Wenyong Liu
DRHT: A Hybrid Mathematical Model for Accurate Ultrasound Probe Calibration and Efficient 3D Reconstruction
Mathematics
ultrasound probe calibration
Dimensionality Reduction and Homography Transformation (DRHT)
hybrid mathematical model
ultrasonic three-dimensional reconstruction
title DRHT: A Hybrid Mathematical Model for Accurate Ultrasound Probe Calibration and Efficient 3D Reconstruction
title_full DRHT: A Hybrid Mathematical Model for Accurate Ultrasound Probe Calibration and Efficient 3D Reconstruction
title_fullStr DRHT: A Hybrid Mathematical Model for Accurate Ultrasound Probe Calibration and Efficient 3D Reconstruction
title_full_unstemmed DRHT: A Hybrid Mathematical Model for Accurate Ultrasound Probe Calibration and Efficient 3D Reconstruction
title_short DRHT: A Hybrid Mathematical Model for Accurate Ultrasound Probe Calibration and Efficient 3D Reconstruction
title_sort drht a hybrid mathematical model for accurate ultrasound probe calibration and efficient 3d reconstruction
topic ultrasound probe calibration
Dimensionality Reduction and Homography Transformation (DRHT)
hybrid mathematical model
ultrasonic three-dimensional reconstruction
url https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/13/8/1359
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