Prof. Ho Kyung Kim Profile

Prof. Ho Kyung Kim

Professor at Pusan National Univ

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Publications (34)

Proceedings Article | 1 April 2024 Poster + Paper

Deep learning-based dose estimation in cone-beam computed tomography

Jinwoo Kim, Ho Kyung Kim, Minkook Cho

Proceedings Volume 12925, 129253G (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3006162

KEYWORDS: Cone beam computed tomography, Computed tomography, Simulations, X-ray computed tomography, 3D image processing, X-rays

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Proceedings Article | 1 March 2019 Paper

Optimizing voxel-wise dose calculations in cone-beam computed tomography

Jinwoo Kim, Jonghee Yun, Seungwoo Ha, Hanbean Youn, Hosang Jeon, Ho Kyung Kim

Proceedings Volume 10948, 1094860 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2512325

KEYWORDS: Algorithm development, X-rays, Scattering, Computed tomography, Monte Carlo methods, X-ray computed tomography

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Proceedings Article | 1 March 2019 Paper

Toward large-area flat-panel sandwich detectors for single-shot dual-energy imaging

Junwoo Kim, Dong Woon Kim, Sung Kyn Heo, Ho Kyung Kim

Proceedings Volume 10948, 1094861 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2512330

KEYWORDS: Sensors, X-rays, Optical filters, Modulation transfer functions, Detector development, X-ray detectors, Scintillators, Sensor performance, CMOS sensors, Copper

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2018 Paper

Multi-layer dual-energy detectors with fiber optic faceplate

Dong Woon Kim, Junwoo Kim, Jiwoong Park, Sung Kyn Heo, Ho Kyung Kim

Proceedings Volume 10573, 105735B (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2293057

KEYWORDS: Modeling, Sensors, X-rays, X-ray detectors, Photodiodes, Photons, Signal detection, Modulation transfer functions

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2018 Paper

Intensity-modulated dental CBCT: noise and absorbed dose study

Jinwoo Kim, Jonghee Yun, Seungwoo Ha, Hanbean Youn, Ho Kyung Kim

Proceedings Volume 10573, 105734C (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2293396

KEYWORDS: Modulation, Monte Carlo methods, X-rays, Image quality, Tissues, Head, Particles, Bone, X-ray computed tomography, Spine

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Proceedings Article | 4 April 2016 Paper

On the properties of artificial neural network filters for bone-suppressed digital radiography

Eunpyeong Park, Junbeom Park, Daecheon Kim, Hanbean Youn, Hosang Jeon, Jin Sung Kim, Dong-Joong Kang, Ho Kyung Kim

Proceedings Volume 9783, 97836B (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2216739

KEYWORDS: Nonlinear filtering, Radiography, Image filtering, Artificial neural networks, Bone, Digital filtering, Dual energy imaging, Image processing, Neurons, Machine learning, Tissues, Network architectures, Electroluminescence

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Proceedings Article | 31 March 2016 Paper

A framework for analytical estimation of patient-specific CT dose

Hanbean Youn, Jin Woo Kim, Hosang Jeon, Jiho Nam, Seungman Yun, Min Kook Cho, Ho Kyung Kim

Proceedings Volume 9783, 97833J (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2216726

KEYWORDS: Computed tomography, Monte Carlo methods, Scanners, Statistical analysis, Ray tracing, Photons, Image analysis, Algorithm development, Computer simulations, Calibration, Chest, Head, X-ray computed tomography, X-rays, Signal attenuation

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Proceedings Article | 30 March 2016 Paper

MTF and NPS of single-shot dual-energy sandwich detectors

Junwoo Kim, Dong Woon Kim, Hanbean Yun, Ho Kyung Kim

Proceedings Volume 9783, 97833X (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2216695

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Modulation transfer functions, X-rays, Bandpass filters, Image sensors, Photodiodes, X-ray imaging, Modulation, X-ray detectors, Copper

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Proceedings Article | 30 March 2016 Paper

Optimizing the CsI thickness for chest dual-shot dual-energy detectors

Dong Woon Kim, Junwoo Kim, Hanbean Youn, Hosang Jeon, Ho Kyung Kim

Proceedings Volume 9783, 97833U (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2216716

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Magnesium, Radiography, X-rays, Dual energy imaging, Chest, X-ray detectors, X-ray imaging, Modulation transfer functions, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 30 March 2016 Paper

Computed tomography with single-shot dual-energy sandwich detectors

Seung Ho Kim, Hanbean Youn, Daecheon Kim, Dong Woon Kim, Hosang Jeon, Ho Kyung Kim

Proceedings Volume 9783, 97833Y (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2216678

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Tomography, Bone, X-rays, Image filtering, Copper, X-ray detectors, X-ray imaging, Optical filters, Photodiodes

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Proceedings Article | 29 March 2016 Paper

Analysis of the scatter effect on detective quantum efficiency of digital mammography

Jiwoong Park, Seungman Yun, Dong Woon Kim, Cheol-Ha Baek, Hanbean Youn, Hosang Jeon, Ho Kyung Kim

Proceedings Volume 9783, 97832M (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2216778

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Modulation transfer functions, Polymethylmethacrylate, Digital mammography, Quantum efficiency, Photons, Instrument modeling, X-rays, Systems modeling, Quantum physics

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Proceedings Article | 18 March 2015 Paper

Physics-based modeling of computed tomography systems

Hanbean Youn, Ho Kyung Kim, Soohwa Kam, Seung Ho Kim, Ji Woong Park, Hosang Jeon

Proceedings Volume 9412, 94122N (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2081827

KEYWORDS: Photons, X-rays, Sensors, Monte Carlo methods, X-ray detectors, Ray tracing, Algorithm development, X-ray computed tomography, X-ray imaging, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 18 March 2015 Paper

Signal and noise analysis of flat-panel sandwich detectors for single-shot dual-energy x-ray imaging

Dong Woon Kim, Ho Kyung Kim, Hanbean Youn, Seungman Yun, Jong Chul Han, Junwoo Kim, Soohwa Kam, Jesse Tanguay, Ian Cunningham

Proceedings Volume 9412, 94124A (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2081863

KEYWORDS: Sensors, X-rays, Signal detection, X-ray detectors, Photodiodes, Photons, Interference (communication), Modulation transfer functions, X-ray imaging, Electronics

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Proceedings Article | 19 March 2014 Paper

Feasibility of active sandwich detectors for single-shot dual-energy imaging

Seungman Yun, Jong Chul Han, Dong Woon Kim, Hanbean Youn, Ho Kyung Kim, Jesse Tanguay, Ian Cunningham

Proceedings Volume 9033, 90335T (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2043368

KEYWORDS: Sensors, X-rays, Monte Carlo methods, Photons, X-ray imaging, Image quality, X-ray detectors, Tissues, Copper, Aluminum

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Proceedings Article | 19 March 2014 Paper

Optical crosstalk in CT detectors and its effects on CT images

Hanbean Youn, Soohwa Kam, Jong Chul Han, Ho Kyung Kim

Proceedings Volume 9033, 90334V (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2043874

KEYWORDS: Photons, Scintillators, Photodiodes, Optical components, Sensors, Computed tomography, Monte Carlo methods, Silicon, Modulation transfer functions, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 19 March 2013 Paper

Cascaded-systems analyses of the DQE of double-Z x-ray detectors including photoelectric, coherent and incoherent interactions

Seungman Yun, Jesse Tanguay, Ho Kyung Kim, Ian Cunningham

Proceedings Volume 8668, 86682L (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2007999

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Chemical species, Modulation transfer functions, X-rays, X-ray detectors, Interference (communication), Absorption, Monte Carlo methods, Scattering, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 19 March 2013 Paper

Cascaded-systems analyses of photon-counting x-ray detectors

Jesse Tanguay, Seungman Yun, Ho Kyung Kim, Ian Cunningham

Proceedings Volume 8668, 86680S (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2008132

KEYWORDS: Sensors, X-ray detectors, X-rays, Photons, Signal detection, Selenium, Bismuth, Interference (communication), X-ray imaging, Stochastic processes

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Proceedings Article | 6 March 2013 Paper

An experimental study on the shift-variant MTF of CT systems using a simple cylindrical phantom

Soohwa Kam, Hanbean Youn, Ho Kyung Kim, Hosang Jeon

Proceedings Volume 8668, 86684Q (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2007862

KEYWORDS: Modulation transfer functions, Point spread functions, Computed tomography, Spatial resolution, Spatial frequencies, Computing systems, Imaging systems, Radiotherapy, Image restoration, Fourier transforms

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The modulation transfer function (MTF) is a typical parameter to measure the spatial resolution, which is an essential factor for evaluating the performance of computed tomography (CT) systems. It is known that the CT system does not follow the shift-invariant manner because of the cone-beam geometry and the transformation from the cylindrical coordinates to the axial coordinates when the image reconstruction is employed. Several studies reported that if the position of impulse receded from the center of a region of interest (ROI), the MTF degraded continuously. In this study, the trend of shift-variant characteristics of CT systems was measured and analyzed using a novel multi-cylindrical phantom. This study used to determine a point spread function (PSF) and MTF of a CT system using a simple cylindrical phantom. First of all, the optimal diameter of cylinder phantoms was experimentally determined as 70 mm to obtain reliable PSFs. Two kinds of field of views (FOVs), 40 cm and 60 cm, were used to vary reconstructed pixel sizes. The shift-variant MTF curves were acquired at five off-center positions per FOV. For the effective analysis of MTF shiftvariance, the integrated MTF values were calculated and used. In the result, the MTF slightly decreased as diameter increased from CT center in the central region within the distance of 10 cm. Moreover, a considerable MTF decrease suddenly occurred around the distance of 15 cm in the actual FOVs. The decreasing trend of the off-center spatial resolution of CT cannot be neglected in recent radiologic and radio-therapeutic fields requiring high degree of image precision, especially in sub-mm images. It is recommended that the ROI is laid on the CT center as close as possible. A novel cylindrical phantom was finally suggested to effectively measure PSFs with optimal diameters for clinical FOVs in this study. This phantom is cheap and convenient to use because it was only made of acryl with simple geometry. It is expected that the spatial resolution of CT can be easily monitored using our methodology in clinical CT sites.

Proceedings Article | 9 March 2012 Paper

A robust approach to measuring the detective quantum efficiency of radiographic detectors in a clinical setting

Michael McDonald, H. Kim, J. Henry, I. Cunningham

Proceedings Volume 8313, 831315 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.912923

KEYWORDS: Image processing, Modulation transfer functions, Sensors, Data processing, X-ray detectors, X-rays, Copper, Quantum efficiency, Image enhancement, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 17 March 2011 Paper

A novel method to measure the zero-frequency DQE of a non-linear imaging system

Michael McDonald, Ho Kyung Kim, John Henry, Ian Cunningham

Proceedings Volume 7961, 79610C (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.878369

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Copper, Spatial frequencies, Medical imaging, Image processing, Sensors, Physics, Current controlled current source, Quantum efficiency, X-ray detectors

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Proceedings Article | 16 March 2011 Paper

12-inch-wafer-scale CMOS active-pixel sensor for digital mammography

Sung Kyn Heo, Jari Kosonen, Sung Ha Hwang, Tae Woo Kim, Seungman Yun, Ho Kyung Kim

Proceedings Volume 7961, 79610O (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.878053

KEYWORDS: Sensors, X-rays, Modulation transfer functions, Photodiodes, Digital mammography, CMOS sensors, X-ray detectors, Transistors, Capacitance, Electrons

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Proceedings Article | 16 March 2011 Paper

The case for single-exposure angiography using energy-resolving photon-counting detectors: a theoretical comparison of signal and noise with conventional subtraction angiography

Jesse Tanguay, Ho Kyung Kim, Ian Cunningham

Proceedings Volume 7961, 796107 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.878203

KEYWORDS: Angiography, Iodine, Photodetectors, Sensors, X-ray imaging, Signal detection, Artificial intelligence, X-ray detectors, X-rays, Interference (communication)

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