Open AccessSnappySonic: An Ultrasound Acquisition Replay Simulator
Author(s) -
Stephen A. Thompson,
Thomas Dowrick,
Goufang Xiao,
João Ramalhinho,
Maria Robu,
Mian Asbat Ahmad,
Dorothy Taylor,
Matthew J. Clarkson
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of open research software
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.385
H-Index - 6
ISSN - 2049-9647
DOI - 10.5334/jors.289
Subject(s) - python (programming language) , computer science , reuse , software , interface (matter) , open source , ultrasound , data acquisition , simulation , human–computer interaction , computer graphics (images) , operating system , radiology , medicine , ecology , bubble , maximum bubble pressure method , biology
SnappySonic provides an ultrasound acquisition replay simulator designed for public engagement and training. It provides a simple interface to allow users to experience ultrasound acquisition without the need for specialist hardware or acoustically compatible phantoms. The software is implemented in Python, built on top of a set of open source Python modules targeted at surgical innovation. The library has high potential for reuse, most obviously for those who want to simulate ultrasound acquisition, but it could also be used as a user interface for displaying high dimensional images or video data.