PIQE

Precise IQ Engine

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Achieve PIQE imaging for MRI

Precise IQ Engine (PIQE) is Canon Medical’s high resolution Deep Learning Reconstruction for MRI. PIQE increases matrix size, removes noise, and delivers sharp anatomical images to take MR imaging to the next level.

Denoising k-Space Upsampling Ringing Reduction

PiQE is a Deep Learning based application which allows to generate high spatial resolution images from low resolution images, while maintaining image quality and mitigating ringing artifact

PIQE:

  • Generates high spatial in-plane resolution images
  • Allows you to triple the matrix dimension in both in-plane directions, i.e., 9x higher
  • Decreases image noise
  • Increases image sharpness
  • Can accelerate scanning by reducing the acquisition matrix and maintain image quality and clinical matrix size

PIQE is 510(k) Cleared for Brain and Knee regions on the Vantage Galan 3T

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Take the PIQE Challenge

See if you can find the images
acquired in a shorter scan time.

MR history has taught us that higher resolution requires more scan time. With Precise IQ Engine (PIQE) Deep Learning Reconstruction (DLR) high-resolution imaging does not always mean longer scan times.

Take the Challenge

Which image had a shorter scan time? Select an image to find out!

PIQE for 3T MRI

Cor T2w for hippocampus
Aquisition time: 2:18*

Common filter

Cor T2w for hippocampus: Common filter

Reconstruction Matrix
256 x 256

PIQE 3x3

Cor T2w for hippocampus: PIQE 3x3

Reconstruction Matrix
768 x 768

Sag T2W for Pituitary
Aquisition time: 1:08*

Common filter

Sag T2W for Pituitary: Common filter

Reconstruction Matrix
256 x 256

PIQE 3x3

Sag T2W for Pituitary: PIQE 3x3

Reconstruction Matrix
768 x 768

Cor T2w slice thickness: 1mm
Aquisition time: 3:15*

Common filter

Cor T2w slice thickness: 1mm | Common filter

Reconstruction Matrix
256 x 256

PIQE 3x3

Cor T2w slice thickness: 1mm | PIQE 3x3

Reconstruction Matrix
768 x 768

Axial T1w for Orbit
Aquisition time: 1:29*

Common filter

Axial T1w for Orbit: Common filter

Reconstruction Matrix
192 x 192

PIQE 3x3

Axial T1w for Orbit: PIQE 3x3

Reconstruction Matrix
576 x 576

Deep Learning Reconstruction for MR: PIQE

Precise IQ Engine (PIQE)
Accelerate high resolution imaging

PIQE accelerates scanning by reducing the acquisition matrix and enables acquisition of higher resolution images.

Brain: Scan Time 50% Reduction*
Knee: Original Matrix 288x288 vs PIQE 3x3 Matrix 864x864
Axial PDw FS 1.02x1.02 mm resolution, 4mm: Original

Original
Matrix 224x224
Axial PDw FS 1.02x1.02 mm resolution, 4 mm

Axial PDw FS 1.02x1.02 mm resolution, 4mm: PIQE

PIQE 3x3
Matrix 672x672

Axial PDw FS 0.62x0.62 mm resolution, 3mm: Original

Original
Matrix 320x320
Axial PDw FS 0.62x0.62 mm resolution, 3 mm

Axial PDw FS 0.62x0.62 mm resolution, 3mm: PIQE

PIQE 3x3
Matrix 960x960

Axial PDw WFS 0.62x0.62 mm resolution, 3mm: Original

Original
Matrix 256x256
Axial PDw WFS 0.5x0.5 mm resolution, 2.5 mm

Axial PDw WFS 0.62x0.62 mm resolution, 3mm: PIQE

PIQE 3x3
Matrix 768x768

*Actual scan times and scan time reductions may vary by case.