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Abstract

本发明公开了一种基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置和方法,涉及材料特性测定及可视化领域,以实现低成本、小体积、多波长、高精度的光声成像。本发明的LED模组的各LED阵列均由多个LED子阵成阵列排布而成,各LED子阵间的LED的波长不同,且各LED子阵的光功率位于同一区间。在上位机控制下,运动控制模组将超声换能器移动到指定位置,通过LED驱动电路驱动LED模组发出纳秒级脉冲光束作用到成像样品,利用光声信号采集模组采集并存储成像样品产生的超声信号,由上位机进行图像重建。本发明以低成本、小体积的LED作为激励源,并且LED阵列包含多波长、同功率的LED子阵,在纳秒级信号的控制下,实现了多波长、高精度成像。

The present invention discloses a photoacoustic imaging device and method based on multi-wavelength LED excitation, which relates to the field of material property determination and visualization, so as to realize low-cost, small-volume, multi-wavelength, and high-precision photoacoustic imaging. Each LED array of the LED module of the present invention is composed of a plurality of LED sub-arrays arranged in an array, the wavelengths of the LEDs between the LED sub-arrays are different, and the optical power of each LED sub-array is in the same interval. Under the control of a host computer, a motion control module moves an ultrasonic transducer to a specified position, drives the LED module to emit a nanosecond pulse light beam to act on an imaging sample through an LED driving circuit, and uses a photoacoustic signal acquisition module to collect and store the ultrasonic signal generated by the imaging sample, and the host computer performs image reconstruction. The present invention uses a low-cost, small-volume LED as an excitation source, and the LED array includes multi-wavelength, same-power LED sub-arrays, and realizes multi-wavelength, high-precision imaging under the control of nanosecond signals.

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一种基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置和方法A photoacoustic imaging device and method based on multi-wavelength LED excitation

技术领域Technical Field

本发明涉及材料特性测定及可视化领域,尤其是一种基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置和方法。The invention relates to the field of material property measurement and visualization, and in particular to a photoacoustic imaging device and method based on multi-wavelength LED excitation.

背景技术Background Art

光声成像是近年来新兴的无辐射、非侵入式影像技术,也是克服光学成像深度受限的关键,其对材料特性分析、病理分析、生物化学研究等具有支撑性作用。由于其兼具光学成像高对比度、高分辨率和超声成像低衰减、高穿透的优点,近年来被广泛应用于生物材料物理特性测定等领域,目前,光声成像就被广泛应用于肿瘤乏氧活体监测等领域当中。然而,传统光声成像激发源所采用的纳秒级脉冲激光源,例如公开号为CN110367942A的中国专利文献所提出的光声成像系统,其就使用激光器作为激励源来实现光声三维成像,但是因其脉冲激光源价格昂贵、体积大、使用条件严格等缺点,在一定程度上限制了光声成像的发展。Photoacoustic imaging is an emerging radiation-free, non-invasive imaging technology in recent years. It is also the key to overcoming the limited depth of optical imaging. It plays a supporting role in material property analysis, pathological analysis, biochemical research, etc. Because it has the advantages of high contrast and high resolution of optical imaging and low attenuation and high penetration of ultrasonic imaging, it has been widely used in the fields of physical property determination of biomaterials in recent years. At present, photoacoustic imaging is widely used in the fields of tumor hypoxia in vivo monitoring. However, the nanosecond pulse laser source used in the excitation source of traditional photoacoustic imaging, such as the photoacoustic imaging system proposed in the Chinese patent document with publication number CN110367942A, uses a laser as an excitation source to achieve photoacoustic three-dimensional imaging. However, due to the disadvantages of its pulse laser source, such as high price, large size, and strict use conditions, it limits the development of photoacoustic imaging to a certain extent.

随着半导体技术的发展,LED(发光二极管)的应用越来越广泛,其与传统脉冲激光源相比,LED激发源的价格比其便宜50-100倍,且体积极为小巧。相较而言,基于LED的光声成像激发源具有成本低、便携、使用方便等优势。例如公开号为CN112603263A的中国专利文献提出的一种掌上光声成像装置,其采用LED/LD作为激发光源,实现掌上实时显示成像。但是,其单一波长的激发光源无法满足如血氧定量测量等需要区别成像的要求。With the development of semiconductor technology, LED (light-emitting diode) is more and more widely used. Compared with traditional pulsed laser sources, LED excitation sources are 50-100 times cheaper and extremely small in size. In comparison, LED-based photoacoustic imaging excitation sources have the advantages of low cost, portability, and ease of use. For example, a handheld photoacoustic imaging device proposed in a Chinese patent document with publication number CN112603263A uses LED/LD as an excitation light source to achieve real-time display imaging on the palm. However, its single-wavelength excitation light source cannot meet the requirements of differentiated imaging such as blood oxygen quantitative measurement.

基于多波长LED的激发源,能够单独可视化目标组织中不同的光吸收体,从而实现更细粒度的成像。例如,在血氧定量测量上,通过动态追踪血红蛋白和分子探针的组织分布,光声成像实时解析肿瘤组织内的血氧改变(SO2)和分子应答,可以实现对肿瘤乏氧区域的血氧定量,为临床诊断和治疗提供更精准的信息。例如,公开号为CN112557302A的中国专利文献提出了一种多波长光声成像驱动系统,其通过设置多个波长的连续激光器来实现多波长激励。又或者公开号为CN106338473A的中国专利文献所公开的基于混合脉冲连续激光的多波长光声传感与成像方法,其选择不同波长的多台连续激光器加热被测物体。但是,他们都是通过选择性发光来实现波长可调,实质上每个时间步仍然是单波长工作。并且,多个波长中各波长激光器的光功率无法保持稳定,致使对不同光吸收体的激励不同,成像差异明显。Based on the excitation source of multi-wavelength LED, different light absorbers in the target tissue can be visualized separately, thereby achieving more fine-grained imaging. For example, in the quantitative measurement of blood oxygen, by dynamically tracking the tissue distribution of hemoglobin and molecular probes, photoacoustic imaging can analyze the blood oxygen changes (SO2) and molecular responses in tumor tissue in real time, which can achieve the quantitative measurement of blood oxygen in the hypoxic area of the tumor and provide more accurate information for clinical diagnosis and treatment. For example, the Chinese patent document with publication number CN112557302A proposes a multi-wavelength photoacoustic imaging drive system, which realizes multi-wavelength excitation by setting a continuous laser with multiple wavelengths. Or the multi-wavelength photoacoustic sensing and imaging method based on mixed pulse continuous laser disclosed in the Chinese patent document with publication number CN106338473A, which selects multiple continuous lasers of different wavelengths to heat the object to be measured. However, they all achieve wavelength tunability through selective light emission, and in essence each time step is still single-wavelength operation. In addition, the optical power of each wavelength laser in the multiple wavelengths cannot be kept stable, resulting in different excitations for different light absorbers and obvious imaging differences.

发明内容Summary of the invention

本发明的发明目的在于:针对上述存在的全部或部分问题,提供一种基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置和方法,以实现低成本、小体积、多波长、高精度的光声成像。The object of the present invention is to provide a photoacoustic imaging device and method based on multi-wavelength LED excitation to achieve low-cost, small-volume, multi-wavelength, and high-precision photoacoustic imaging in order to address all or part of the above-mentioned problems.

本发明采用的技术方案如下:The technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

一种基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置,其包括上位机、LED驱动电路、LED模组、光声信号采集模组、运动控制模组和水箱,所述水箱中盛有脂质介质;其中:A photoacoustic imaging device based on multi-wavelength LED excitation comprises a host computer, an LED driving circuit, an LED module, a photoacoustic signal acquisition module, a motion control module and a water tank, wherein the water tank contains a lipid medium; wherein:

所述运动控制模组被配置为:响应于所述上位机发送的移动指令,带动所述光声信号采集模组的超声换能器移动到指定位置;The motion control module is configured to: in response to a movement instruction sent by the host computer, drive the ultrasonic transducer of the photoacoustic signal acquisition module to move to a specified position;

所述LED驱动电路被配置为:响应于所述上位机的脉冲指令,驱动所述LED模组发出脉冲光束,作用到成像样品,以使所述成像样品产生超声信号;The LED driving circuit is configured to: in response to the pulse instruction of the host computer, drive the LED module to emit a pulse light beam to act on the imaging sample, so that the imaging sample generates an ultrasonic signal;

所述LED模组包括多个LED阵列,各LED阵列朝向同一位置;各LED阵列均由多个LED子阵成阵列排布而成,各LED子阵分别包含至少一个LED,各LED子阵间的LED的波长不同,且各LED子阵的光功率位于同一区间;The LED module includes a plurality of LED arrays, each of which faces the same position; each LED array is formed by a plurality of LED sub-arrays arranged in an array, each LED sub-array includes at least one LED, the wavelengths of the LEDs in each LED sub-array are different, and the optical power of each LED sub-array is in the same range;

所述光声信号采集模组被配置为:通过所述超声换能器采集所述成像样品产生的超声信号,以及存储采集的超声信号;The photoacoustic signal acquisition module is configured to: acquire the ultrasonic signal generated by the imaging sample through the ultrasonic transducer, and store the acquired ultrasonic signal;

所述成像样品、LED模组和所述超声换能器均位于所述水箱内的脂质介质中;The imaging sample, the LED module and the ultrasonic transducer are all located in the lipid medium in the water tank;

所述上位机被配置为:生成移动指令,并向所述运动控制模组发送所述移动指令;以及,向所述LED驱动电路发送脉冲指令;以及,根据所述光声信号采集模组存储的超声信号进行图像重建。The host computer is configured to: generate a movement instruction and send the movement instruction to the motion control module; send a pulse instruction to the LED drive circuit; and perform image reconstruction according to the ultrasound signal stored in the photoacoustic signal acquisition module.

进一步的,所述LED模组的LED阵列呈圆环形排布,各LED阵列均朝向圆环中心。Furthermore, the LED arrays of the LED module are arranged in a circular shape, and each LED array faces the center of the circle.

进一步的,所述LED阵列的各LED子阵的LED以同一几何中心由内向外逐层排布,每相邻的两层LED子阵中,内层LED的波长较外层LED的波长大,内层LED的数量较外层LED的数量少。Furthermore, the LEDs of each LED subarray of the LED array are arranged layer by layer from inside to outside with the same geometric center, and in each two adjacent layers of LED subarrays, the wavelength of the inner layer LED is larger than that of the outer layer LED, and the number of the inner layer LEDs is less than that of the outer layer LEDs.

进一步的,数量超过1个LED的LED子阵的LED均匀排布在以所述几何中心为圆心的圆环带上。Furthermore, the LEDs of the LED sub-arrays with more than one LED are evenly arranged on a circular ring with the geometric center as the center.

进一步的,所述LED阵列包括至少三层LED子阵,由内向外各层LED子阵分别包含个LED,n为自然数,代表 LED 子阵由内向外的圈层层级。Furthermore, the LED array includes at least three layers of LED sub-arrays, and each layer of LED sub-arrays from the inner to the outer comprises LEDs, n is a natural number, representing the circle levels of the LED sub-array from the inside to the outside.

进一步的,所述上位机还被配置为:Furthermore, the host computer is also configured as follows:

根据所述光声信号采集模组存储的超声信号测量血氧定量。The blood oxygen quantification is measured according to the ultrasonic signal stored in the photoacoustic signal acquisition module.

进一步的,所述运动控制模组包括三维转台,所述超声换能器连接于所述三维转台的自由端,该三维转台的自由端从竖向伸入所述脂质介质中;所述三维转台的转台电机连接于所述上位机。Furthermore, the motion control module includes a three-dimensional turntable, the ultrasonic transducer is connected to the free end of the three-dimensional turntable, and the free end of the three-dimensional turntable extends vertically into the lipid medium; the turntable motor of the three-dimensional turntable is connected to the host computer.

进一步的,所述光声信号采集模组还包括放大器和数据采集卡,所述数据采集卡连接所述上位机,所述放大器连接于所述数据采集卡和所述超声换能器之间。Furthermore, the photoacoustic signal acquisition module also includes an amplifier and a data acquisition card, the data acquisition card is connected to the host computer, and the amplifier is connected between the data acquisition card and the ultrasonic transducer.

进一步的,所述LED驱动电路包括稳压电源电路、高压电源电路、驱动电路、开关电路和储能电路;其中:Furthermore, the LED driving circuit includes a voltage-stabilizing power supply circuit, a high-voltage power supply circuit, a driving circuit, a switching circuit and an energy storage circuit; wherein:

所述稳压电源电路为所述驱动电路提供直流电源,所述高压电源电路为所述储能电路提供高压电源;The voltage-stabilized power supply circuit provides a DC power supply for the driving circuit, and the high-voltage power supply circuit provides a high-voltage power supply for the energy storage circuit;

所述驱动电路分别连接所述上位机和所述开关电路,根据所述上位机的脉冲指令,向所述开关电路发送脉冲信号;The driving circuit is connected to the host computer and the switch circuit respectively, and sends a pulse signal to the switch circuit according to the pulse instruction of the host computer;

所述储能电路、所述开关电路与所述LED模组串联成接地回路,所述开关电路响应于接收的脉冲信号,闭合或断开该接地回路。The energy storage circuit, the switch circuit and the LED module are connected in series to form a ground loop. The switch circuit closes or opens the ground loop in response to a received pulse signal.

本发明还提供了一种基于上述的基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置的光声成像方法,其包括以下步骤:The present invention also provides a photoacoustic imaging method based on the above-mentioned photoacoustic imaging device based on multi-wavelength LED excitation, which comprises the following steps:

操作上位机以生成移动指令,上位机将该移动指令发送给运动控制模组;Operate the host computer to generate a movement command, and the host computer sends the movement command to the motion control module;

所述运动控制模组根据接收的移动指令,带动超声换能器移动到指定位置;The motion control module drives the ultrasonic transducer to move to a specified position according to the received movement instruction;

配置上位机以生成脉冲指令,上位机将该脉冲指令发送给LED驱动电路;The host computer is configured to generate a pulse instruction, and the host computer sends the pulse instruction to the LED driving circuit;

所述LED驱动电路根据接收的脉冲指令,驱动LED模组发出脉冲光束,该脉冲光束作用到成像样品,成像样品在脉冲光束作用下,产生超声信号;The LED driving circuit drives the LED module to emit a pulse light beam according to the received pulse instruction, and the pulse light beam acts on the imaging sample, and the imaging sample generates an ultrasonic signal under the action of the pulse light beam;

利用光声信号采集模组的超声换能器采集该超声信号,并通过光声信号采集模组存储采集的超声信号;The ultrasonic signal is collected by using an ultrasonic transducer of a photoacoustic signal collection module, and the collected ultrasonic signal is stored by the photoacoustic signal collection module;

通过上位机获取光声信号采集模组存储的超声信号,根据获取的超声信号进行图像重建。The ultrasonic signal stored in the photoacoustic signal acquisition module is acquired through the host computer, and the image is reconstructed according to the acquired ultrasonic signal.

综上所述,由于采用了上述技术方案,本发明的有益效果是:In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

1、本发明基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置利用LED作为脉冲源,以低成本、小体积的方式实现了光声成像所需的激发能量。且能够在同一时间发出多种波长的激光作用成像样品,能够满足血氧浓度测量等场景的需求。1. The photoacoustic imaging device based on multi-wavelength LED excitation of the present invention uses LED as a pulse source to achieve the excitation energy required for photoacoustic imaging in a low-cost and small-volume manner. It can also emit lasers of multiple wavelengths at the same time to act on imaging samples, which can meet the needs of blood oxygen concentration measurement and other scenarios.

2、本发明的LED模组采用算法进行布局,兼顾了多波长和等功率的设计理念,确保不同波长的LED阵列的光在成像样品上辐射能量趋于相等,避免了不同光吸收器成像的差异,使之在材料特性测定等领域更具实用性,同时也确保了测定效率,在医学检验和临床应用等方面具备极佳的应用前景。2. The LED module of the present invention adopts an algorithm for layout, taking into account the design concepts of multi-wavelength and equal power, ensuring that the radiation energy of light from LED arrays of different wavelengths on the imaging sample tends to be equal, avoiding the difference in imaging of different light absorbers, making it more practical in fields such as material property measurement, while also ensuring the measurement efficiency, and having excellent application prospects in medical testing and clinical applications.

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本发明将通过例子并参照附图的方式说明,其中:The present invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

图1是本发明基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置的结构图。FIG. 1 is a structural diagram of a photoacoustic imaging device based on multi-wavelength LED excitation according to the present invention.

图2是本发明基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置的LED阵列结构图。FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the LED array structure of a photoacoustic imaging device based on multi-wavelength LED excitation according to the present invention.

图3是图2中860nm、730nm、650nm波长的LED子阵单独工作的光场仿真图。FIG. 3 is a light field simulation diagram of the LED sub-arrays with wavelengths of 860 nm, 730 nm, and 650 nm in FIG. 2 working alone.

图4是本发明基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置的LED驱动电路的电路图。FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram of an LED driving circuit of a photoacoustic imaging device based on multi-wavelength LED excitation according to the present invention.

图5是本发明基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置信号传递流程图。FIG5 is a signal transmission flow chart of the photoacoustic imaging device based on multi-wavelength LED excitation of the present invention.

图6是本发明基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置的系统硬件测试图。FIG. 6 is a system hardware test diagram of the photoacoustic imaging device based on multi-wavelength LED excitation of the present invention.

图7是超声换能器采集的超声信号测试图。FIG. 7 is a test diagram of an ultrasonic signal collected by an ultrasonic transducer.

图中,1是LED模组,2是超声换能器,3是运动控制模组,31是转台电机,4是水箱,5是成像样品,6是LED阵列。In the figure, 1 is an LED module, 2 is an ultrasonic transducer, 3 is a motion control module, 31 is a turntable motor, 4 is a water tank, 5 is an imaging sample, and 6 is an LED array.

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本说明书中公开的所有特征,或公开的所有方法或过程中的步骤,除了互相排斥的特征和/或步骤以外,均可以以任何方式组合。All features disclosed in this specification, or steps in all methods or processes disclosed, except mutually exclusive features and/or steps, can be combined in any manner.

本说明书(包括任何附加权利要求、摘要)中公开的任一特征,除非特别叙述,均可被其他等效或具有类似目的的替代特征加以替换。即,除非特别叙述,每个特征只是一系列等效或类似特征中的一个例子而已。Any feature disclosed in this specification (including any additional claims and abstract), unless otherwise stated, may be replaced by other alternative features that are equivalent or have similar purposes. That is, unless otherwise stated, each feature is only an example of a series of equivalent or similar features.

实施例1Example 1

一种基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置,如图1所示,该装置包括上位机(如计算机,图中未示出)、LED驱动电路(未示出)、LED模组1、光声信号采集模组、运动控制模组3和水箱4,水箱4中盛有脂质介质,该脂质介质作为光声成像的造影剂,为成像样品5提供成像环境,有助于提高光声成像的对比度和分辨率。A photoacoustic imaging device based on multi-wavelength LED excitation, as shown in FIG1 , includes a host computer (such as a computer, not shown in the figure), an LED driving circuit (not shown), an LED module 1, a photoacoustic signal acquisition module, a motion control module 3 and a water tank 4. The water tank 4 contains a lipid medium, which serves as a contrast agent for photoacoustic imaging, provides an imaging environment for an imaging sample 5, and helps to improve the contrast and resolution of the photoacoustic imaging.

上位机被配置为:生成移动指令,并向所述运动控制模组3发送所述移动指令。通常,通过在上位机中设定检测区域,上位机对该检测区域进行解析,得到检测区域的坐标,由该坐标和超声换能器2当前的位置规划出移动策略,根据该移动策略生成移动指令发送给运动控制模组3。The host computer is configured to generate a movement instruction and send the movement instruction to the motion control module 3. Usually, by setting a detection area in the host computer, the host computer analyzes the detection area to obtain the coordinates of the detection area, and plans a movement strategy based on the coordinates and the current position of the ultrasonic transducer 2, and generates a movement instruction based on the movement strategy and sends it to the motion control module 3.

运动控制模组3被配置为:响应于上位机发送的移动指令,带动光声信号采集模组的超声换能器2移动到指定位置。The motion control module 3 is configured to drive the ultrasonic transducer 2 of the photoacoustic signal acquisition module to move to a specified position in response to a movement instruction sent by the host computer.

上位机还被配置为:向LED驱动电路发送脉冲指令。LED驱动电路被配置为:响应于上位机的脉冲指令,驱动LED模组1发出脉冲光束,作用到成像样品5,以使所述成像样品5产生超声信号(即光声信号)。The host computer is further configured to send a pulse instruction to the LED driving circuit. The LED driving circuit is configured to drive the LED module 1 to emit a pulse light beam in response to the pulse instruction of the host computer, and act on the imaging sample 5 so that the imaging sample 5 generates an ultrasonic signal (i.e., a photoacoustic signal).

检测时,成像样品5、LED模组1和所述超声换能器2均位于水箱4内的脂质介质中。During detection, the imaging sample 5 , the LED module 1 and the ultrasonic transducer 2 are all located in the lipid medium in the water tank 4 .

LED模组1包括多个LED阵列6,各LED阵列6朝向同一位置,以共同作用该位置的成像样品5。各LED阵列6均由多个LED子阵成阵列排布而成,各LED子阵分别包含至少一个LED,各LED子阵间的LED的波长不同,且各LED子阵的光功率位于同一区间,即光功率之间的差距在设定的阈值之内,或者在设定的数量级。这样,LED模组1通过优化的布局实现了对成像样品5的多波长、同功率的激励。The LED module 1 includes a plurality of LED arrays 6, each of which faces the same position to work together on the imaging sample 5 at that position. Each LED array 6 is composed of a plurality of LED sub-arrays arranged in an array, each LED sub-array includes at least one LED, the wavelengths of the LEDs between the LED sub-arrays are different, and the optical power of each LED sub-array is in the same range, that is, the difference between the optical powers is within a set threshold, or within a set order of magnitude. In this way, the LED module 1 achieves multi-wavelength, same-power excitation of the imaging sample 5 through an optimized layout.

成像样品5产生超声信号后,通过光声信号采集模组收集该超声信号即可用于图像的重建。光声信号采集模组被配置为:通过超声换能器2采集成像样品5产生的超声信号,以及存储采集的超声信号。After the imaging sample 5 generates an ultrasonic signal, the ultrasonic signal is collected by the photoacoustic signal collection module and can be used for image reconstruction. The photoacoustic signal collection module is configured to: collect the ultrasonic signal generated by the imaging sample 5 through the ultrasonic transducer 2, and store the collected ultrasonic signal.

上位机还被配置为:根据光声信号采集模组存储的超声信号进行图像重建。或者,还根据所述光声信号采集模组存储的超声信号测量血氧定量。The host computer is further configured to: reconstruct an image according to the ultrasound signal stored in the photoacoustic signal acquisition module. Alternatively, the host computer is further configured to measure blood oxygen quantification according to the ultrasound signal stored in the photoacoustic signal acquisition module.

作为本发明的一大重点,LED模组1的设计兼顾了多波长、同功率的设计理念。在一些实施例中,将LED模组1的LED阵列6呈圆环形排布,各LED阵列6均朝向圆环中心。测试时,成像样品5便放置在该圆环中心位置。如图1所示,在一些实施例中,设计32个(或其他数量,此处仅为示例)LED阵列6呈圆环形排布构成LED模组1,每个LED阵列6设计在2.5cm×2.5cm的铝基板上。这种功率型LED脉冲光源具有更广泛的波长覆盖范围,更高的脉冲频率以及更小的占空比,从而降低了重复率。As a major focus of the present invention, the design of the LED module 1 takes into account the design concept of multiple wavelengths and the same power. In some embodiments, the LED array 6 of the LED module 1 is arranged in a circular ring, and each LED array 6 is facing the center of the ring. During testing, the imaging sample 5 is placed in the center of the ring. As shown in Figure 1, in some embodiments, 32 (or other numbers, only for example here) LED arrays 6 are designed to be arranged in a circular ring to form an LED module 1, and each LED array 6 is designed on a 2.5cm×2.5cm aluminum substrate. This power-type LED pulse light source has a wider wavelength coverage, a higher pulse frequency and a smaller duty cycle, thereby reducing the repetition rate.

圆环形的排布使得LED阵列6可以从成像样品5的整个周向进行照射,多个LED阵列6的激励可以提高对成像样品5激励的功率,从而提高成像精度。同时,均匀排布的LED阵列6可以保证对成像样品5激励的均匀性。The circular arrangement enables the LED array 6 to irradiate the entire circumference of the imaging sample 5. The excitation of multiple LED arrays 6 can increase the power of the imaging sample 5, thereby improving the imaging accuracy. At the same time, the uniformly arranged LED array 6 can ensure the uniformity of the excitation of the imaging sample 5.

如图2所示,在一些实施例中,LED阵列6的各LED子阵的LED以同一几何中心由内向外逐层排布,即各LED子阵分布在同一层上。例如,数量超过1个LED的LED子阵的LED均匀排布在以所述几何中心为圆心的圆环带上,而数量为1个LED的LED子阵便位于该几何中心位置。As shown in FIG2 , in some embodiments, the LEDs of each LED subarray of the LED array 6 are arranged layer by layer from the inside to the outside with the same geometric center, that is, each LED subarray is distributed on the same layer. For example, the LEDs of the LED subarray with more than one LED are evenly arranged on a circular ring with the geometric center as the center, and the LED subarray with one LED is located at the geometric center.

每相邻的两层LED子阵中,内层LED的波长较外层LED的波长大,内层LED的数量较外层LED的数量少。如此便实现了不同LED子阵的光功率趋于相同。In each of two adjacent layers of LED sub-arrays, the wavelength of the inner layer LED is larger than that of the outer layer LED, and the number of the inner layer LED is smaller than that of the outer layer LED. In this way, the optical power of different LED sub-arrays tends to be the same.

以图2的LED阵列6为例,在一些实施例中,几何中心为1个典型峰值波长为860nm的LED,大小为1.5mm×1.5mm,因其只有一个LED,未形成圆环带,故其作为第0层LED子阵。第一圈为典型峰值波长为730nm的LED,大小为3.0mm×3.0mm,数量4个,这4个LED排布形成第1层LED子阵。第二圈为典型峰值波长为640nm,大小为3.0mm×3.0mm,数量8个,这8个LED排布形成第2层LED子阵。这种排列方式下,可以实现不同波长LED在成像区域产生的能量大致相等。该LED阵列6的仿真结果如图3所示,灰度越暗表示光功率越大。从左到右,分别是860nm、730nm、650nm波长的LED辐射光功率示意图,由该图可以看出,在各波长的LED子阵在几何中心位置的光功率大体相同,经检测,三个LED子阵辐射的光功率依次为0.13114W、0.13533W、0.13615W,验证了该LED阵列6布局的有效性。Taking the LED array 6 of FIG. 2 as an example, in some embodiments, the geometric center is an LED with a typical peak wavelength of 860 nm and a size of 1.5 mm×1.5 mm. Since there is only one LED and no annular band is formed, it serves as the 0th layer LED subarray. The first circle is an LED with a typical peak wavelength of 730 nm, a size of 3.0 mm×3.0 mm, and a number of 4 LEDs. These 4 LEDs are arranged to form the first layer LED subarray. The second circle is an LED with a typical peak wavelength of 640 nm, a size of 3.0 mm×3.0 mm, and a number of 8 LEDs. These 8 LEDs are arranged to form the second layer LED subarray. Under this arrangement, it can be achieved that the energy generated by LEDs of different wavelengths in the imaging area is roughly equal. The simulation results of the LED array 6 are shown in FIG. 3. The darker the grayscale, the greater the light power. From left to right, they are schematic diagrams of LED radiation light power with wavelengths of 860nm, 730nm, and 650nm. It can be seen from the figure that the light power of the LED sub-arrays at each wavelength at the geometric center position is roughly the same. After testing, the light power radiated by the three LED sub-arrays is 0.13114W, 0.13533W, and 0.13615W, respectively, verifying the effectiveness of the LED array 6 layout.

图2的LED阵列6仅为示例,可以在此基础上再设计更多圈层的LED子阵。各层LED子阵中LED的数量遵循(n为自然数,代表LED子阵由内向外的圈层层级)的原则,例如第0层LED子阵包含1个LED,第1层为4个,第2层为8个,以此类推。The LED array 6 in FIG2 is only an example, and more LED sub-arrays can be designed based on this. The number of LEDs in each layer of the LED sub-array follows (n is a natural number, representing the circle level of the LED sub-array from the inside to the outside), for example, the 0th layer LED sub-array contains 1 LED, the 1st layer is 4, the 2nd layer is 8, and so on.

前文说过,超声换能器2是由运动控制模组3移动到指定位置,并且超声换能器2要伸入到水箱4的脂质介质中,由于水箱4的遮挡,运动控制模组3需要具备多个维度的自由度才便于移动超声换能器2。As mentioned above, the ultrasonic transducer 2 is moved to a specified position by the motion control module 3, and the ultrasonic transducer 2 needs to extend into the lipid medium of the water tank 4. Due to the obstruction of the water tank 4, the motion control module 3 needs to have multiple dimensions of freedom to facilitate the movement of the ultrasonic transducer 2.

在一些实施例中,运动控制模组3包括三维转台,超声换能器2连接于该三维转台的自由端。该三维转台的自由端从竖向伸入脂质介质中。三维转台的转台电机31连接于上位机。三维转台具备x轴、y轴、z轴三个维度的运动自由度,每个轴上均可设计一台控制该维度运动的转台电机31,各转台电机31可以选用步进电机,分别连接上位机,上位机可获取三维转台各维度的运动情况,例如通过光栅尺等测量得到,再通过PID(Proportional-Integral-Derivative,比例-积分-微分)等控制三维转台各转台电机31的运动,以将超声换能器2移动到指定位置。In some embodiments, the motion control module 3 includes a three-dimensional turntable, and the ultrasonic transducer 2 is connected to the free end of the three-dimensional turntable. The free end of the three-dimensional turntable extends vertically into the lipid medium. The turntable motor 31 of the three-dimensional turntable is connected to the host computer. The three-dimensional turntable has three degrees of freedom of motion in the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis. A turntable motor 31 that controls the motion of the dimension can be designed on each axis. Each turntable motor 31 can be a stepper motor and connected to the host computer respectively. The host computer can obtain the motion of each dimension of the three-dimensional turntable, for example, by measuring with a grating ruler, and then control the motion of each turntable motor 31 of the three-dimensional turntable through PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) and the like to move the ultrasonic transducer 2 to a specified position.

光声信号采集模组除超声换能器2外,还包括放大器和数据采集卡。数据采集卡连接所述上位机,放大器连接于数据采集卡和超声换能器2之间。The photoacoustic signal acquisition module includes an amplifier and a data acquisition card in addition to the ultrasonic transducer 2. The data acquisition card is connected to the host computer, and the amplifier is connected between the data acquisition card and the ultrasonic transducer 2.

超声换能器2用于捕捉由成像样品5产生的超声信号,并将其转换成模拟电信号。不过,超声换能器2输出的电信号功率非常小,因此需要借助放大器进行放大,以提升成像的灵敏度和分辨率。放大器可以放大微伏级别的电信号。之后,再由数据采集卡对放大的电信号进行采集和存储。本发明中,数据采集卡可以在上位机的控制下执行多路并行模数转换和存储操作,以高效处理和记录经放大的电信号。The ultrasonic transducer 2 is used to capture the ultrasonic signal generated by the imaging sample 5 and convert it into an analog electrical signal. However, the power of the electrical signal output by the ultrasonic transducer 2 is very small, so it needs to be amplified by an amplifier to improve the sensitivity and resolution of imaging. The amplifier can amplify electrical signals at the microvolt level. Afterwards, the amplified electrical signal is collected and stored by the data acquisition card. In the present invention, the data acquisition card can perform multi-channel parallel analog-to-digital conversion and storage operations under the control of the host computer to efficiently process and record the amplified electrical signal.

LED驱动电路作为驱动LED模组1发出脉冲光束的的关键模块,其需要做到稳定、及时和高效的驱动。在一些实施例中,LED驱动电路包括稳压电源电路、高压电源电路、驱动电路、开关电路和储能电路。其中:As a key module for driving the LED module 1 to emit a pulsed light beam, the LED driving circuit needs to be driven stably, timely and efficiently. In some embodiments, the LED driving circuit includes a voltage-stabilizing power supply circuit, a high-voltage power supply circuit, a driving circuit, a switching circuit and an energy storage circuit. Among them:

稳压电源电路为驱动电路提供直流电源,高压电源电路为储能电路提供高压电源。The voltage-stabilized power supply circuit provides a direct current power supply for the driving circuit, and the high-voltage power supply circuit provides a high-voltage power supply for the energy storage circuit.

驱动电路分别连接上位机和开关电路,根据上位机的脉冲指令,向开关电路发送脉冲信号。The driving circuit is connected to the host computer and the switch circuit respectively, and sends a pulse signal to the switch circuit according to the pulse instruction of the host computer.

储能电路、开关电路与LED模组1串联成接地回路,开关电路响应于接收的脉冲信号,闭合或断开该接地回路。The energy storage circuit, the switch circuit and the LED module 1 are connected in series to form a ground loop. The switch circuit closes or opens the ground loop in response to the received pulse signal.

如图4所示为LED驱动电路的电路结构的一个实施例,该电路可布图到10cm×6cm的PCB(Printed Circuit Board,印刷电路板)板上,极大地简化了脉冲光源激发方式,不仅提高可重复使用性,还降低了制造成本。驱动电路选用FPGA(Field Programmable GateArray,现场可编程逻辑门阵列)获取其他脉冲信号发生器,其通过Quartus编写、烧录程序,实现0-10kHz的可调重复频率和0-1ms的可调脉冲宽度的脉冲信号的产生。As shown in FIG4, an embodiment of the circuit structure of the LED driving circuit is shown. The circuit can be laid out on a 10 cm × 6 cm PCB (Printed Circuit Board), which greatly simplifies the pulse light source excitation method, not only improving reusability, but also reducing manufacturing costs. The driving circuit uses FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) to obtain other pulse signal generators, which are programmed and burned by Quartus to achieve the generation of pulse signals with an adjustable repetition frequency of 0-10 kHz and an adjustable pulse width of 0-1 ms.

高压电源输出0-1000V、0-3A的可调高压电源,例如图4中所提供的370V高压电源,该路高压电源为储能电路充电。The high-voltage power supply outputs an adjustable high-voltage power supply of 0-1000V and 0-3A, such as the 370V high-voltage power supply provided in FIG. 4 . The high-voltage power supply is used to charge the energy storage circuit.

FPGA根据上位机的脉冲指令,产生高电平5V、低电平0V的脉冲信号发送给开关电路,开关电路在高电平5V时闭合接地回路,此时储能电路存储的电压即通过LED模组1释放,LED模组1被点亮;开关电路在低电平0V时断开接地回路,此时高压电源重新为储能电路充电,而LED模组1由于无电流通过而熄灭。如此反复,在脉冲信号的作用下,开关电路高频闭合和断开接地回路,实现LED模组1的高频点亮和熄灭,如此发出脉冲光信号。According to the pulse instruction of the host computer, the FPGA generates a pulse signal of high level 5V and low level 0V and sends it to the switch circuit. When the switch circuit is at high level 5V, the ground loop is closed. At this time, the voltage stored in the energy storage circuit is released through LED module 1, and LED module 1 is lit; when the switch circuit is at low level 0V, the ground loop is disconnected. At this time, the high-voltage power supply recharges the energy storage circuit, and LED module 1 is extinguished due to no current passing through. This is repeated. Under the action of the pulse signal, the switch circuit closes and disconnects the ground loop at high frequency, realizing high-frequency lighting and extinguishing of LED module 1, thus emitting a pulse light signal.

在图4所示的实施方式中,FPGA产生的脉冲信号通过电光转换模块进行电光转换后,由光纤发射头发出光脉冲信号,该电光转换模块和光纤转换头均由稳压电源电路提供5V的直流电源。该光脉冲信号由光纤接收头接收并转换为电脉冲信号。开关电路包括MOSFET(Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor,金属-氧化物半导体场效应晶体管)驱动器及MOSFET,光纤接收头的电脉冲信号输出至MOSFET驱动器,MOSFET驱动器的输出端连接到MOSFET的栅极,MOSFET的源极和漏极串联到LED模组1和储能电路的回路当中。MOSFET驱动器根据输入的电脉冲信号产生脉冲电压信号作用到MOSFET的栅极,MOSFET以该脉冲电压信号的规律周期性导通和关断,实现对储能电路的周期性放电,如此LED模组1便产生高过载、高重频、窄脉冲的脉冲光束。In the embodiment shown in FIG4 , the pulse signal generated by the FPGA is converted by the electro-optical conversion module, and then the optical fiber transmitter emits an optical pulse signal. The electro-optical conversion module and the optical fiber conversion head are both provided with a 5V DC power supply by a voltage-stabilized power supply circuit. The optical pulse signal is received by the optical fiber receiving head and converted into an electrical pulse signal. The switching circuit includes a MOSFET (Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor) driver and a MOSFET. The electrical pulse signal of the optical fiber receiving head is output to the MOSFET driver. The output end of the MOSFET driver is connected to the gate of the MOSFET. The source and drain of the MOSFET are connected in series to the loop of the LED module 1 and the energy storage circuit. The MOSFET driver generates a pulse voltage signal according to the input electrical pulse signal and acts on the gate of the MOSFET. The MOSFET is periodically turned on and off according to the law of the pulse voltage signal to realize the periodic discharge of the energy storage circuit. In this way, the LED module 1 generates a pulse beam with high overload, high repetition rate and narrow pulse.

本实施例的光声成像装置总体积远小于常见的OPO(Optical ParametricOscillator,光学参量振荡器)等激光器体积,总成本远远低于传统激光器。The total volume of the photoacoustic imaging device of this embodiment is much smaller than that of common lasers such as OPO (Optical Parametric Oscillator, optical parametric oscillator), and the total cost is much lower than that of traditional lasers.

实施例2Example 2

基于实施例1中的基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置,本实施例介绍了一种光声成像方法。Based on the photoacoustic imaging device based on multi-wavelength LED excitation in Example 1, this example introduces a photoacoustic imaging method.

如图5所示为基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置的信号传递流程图,参考该流程图,光声成像方法包括以下步骤:FIG5 is a signal transmission flow chart of a photoacoustic imaging device based on multi-wavelength LED excitation. Referring to the flow chart, the photoacoustic imaging method includes the following steps:

S1、操作上位机以生成移动指令,上位机将该移动指令发送给运动控制模组3。S1. Operate the host computer to generate a movement instruction, and the host computer sends the movement instruction to the motion control module 3.

所谓的操作上位机,参考实施例1,即在上位机上配置检测区域或者输入控制指令,使得上位机获取到目标位置或者运动指令。上位机再生成具体的移动指令来控制运动控制模组3。The so-called operation of the host computer refers to Example 1, that is, configuring the detection area or inputting the control instruction on the host computer so that the host computer obtains the target position or motion instruction. The host computer then generates a specific movement instruction to control the motion control module 3.

S2、运动控制模组3根据接收的移动指令,带动超声换能器2移动到指定位置。S2. The motion control module 3 drives the ultrasonic transducer 2 to move to a specified position according to the received movement instruction.

S3、配置上位机以生成脉冲指令,上位机将该脉冲指令发送给LED驱动电路。S3. Configure the host computer to generate a pulse instruction, and the host computer sends the pulse instruction to the LED drive circuit.

通过编写纳秒级脉冲控制程序加载到上位机,生成纳秒级控制的脉冲指令,进而LED驱动电路实现对LED模组1点亮或熄灭的纳秒级的控制。By writing a nanosecond pulse control program and loading it into the host computer, a nanosecond control pulse instruction is generated, and then the LED driving circuit realizes nanosecond control of lighting or extinguishing the LED module 1.

S4、LED驱动电路根据接收的脉冲指令,驱动LED模组1发出脉冲光束,该脉冲光束作用到成像样品5,成像样品5在脉冲光束作用下,产生超声信号。S4. The LED driving circuit drives the LED module 1 to emit a pulse light beam according to the received pulse instruction. The pulse light beam acts on the imaging sample 5. The imaging sample 5 generates an ultrasonic signal under the action of the pulse light beam.

S5、利用光声信号采集模组的超声换能器2采集该超声信号,并通过光声信号采集模组存储采集的超声信号。S5. Collect the ultrasonic signal using the ultrasonic transducer 2 of the photoacoustic signal collection module, and store the collected ultrasonic signal through the photoacoustic signal collection module.

S6、通过上位机获取光声信号采集模组存储的超声信号,根据获取的超声信号进行图像重建。上位机对超声信号进行滤波反投影、基于模型、陷波滤波、基于统计加权模型、中值滤波等算法重建成像物体。进一步的,对于生物组织样品,还可根据成像结果计算血氧定量。S6. The host computer obtains the ultrasonic signal stored in the photoacoustic signal acquisition module, and reconstructs the image based on the acquired ultrasonic signal. The host computer reconstructs the imaging object by filtering back projection, model-based, notch filtering, statistical weighted model-based, median filtering and other algorithms on the ultrasonic signal. Furthermore, for biological tissue samples, blood oxygen quantification can also be calculated based on the imaging results.

经对装置的测试,通过上位机给定窄脉冲、高重频的脉冲信号,LED驱动电路和LED模组1均工作在理想状态。如图6所示,1号曲线为脉冲信号,控制MOSFET开关,进而控制LED的亮与灭,3号曲线为电流传感器测得的LED的脉冲电流,2号曲线为光电探测器测得的脉冲光束。虽然LED的脉冲电流和脉冲光束都与脉冲信号有时延,但是脉冲光束随脉冲电流的响应程度理想。After testing the device, the upper computer gave a narrow pulse and high repetition rate pulse signal, and the LED drive circuit and LED module 1 both worked in an ideal state. As shown in Figure 6, curve 1 is a pulse signal, which controls the MOSFET switch and then controls the LED on and off. Curve 3 is the pulse current of the LED measured by the current sensor, and curve 2 is the pulse beam measured by the photodetector. Although the pulse current and pulse beam of the LED are delayed with the pulse signal, the response degree of the pulse beam to the pulse current is ideal.

本实施例以铅笔芯作为成像样品5,使用LED模组1在超声耦合介质以上进行照射。对超声换能器2采集到的数据,在MATLAB中进行5000次平均,然后通过0.1MHz-8MHz带通滤波器滤波,最终成像结果如图7所示。在没有成像样品5的情况下,未能发现超声信号;在改变超声换能器2和成像样品5的距离情况下,超声信号出现的时间也会随之改变,初步验证了基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置的可行性。In this embodiment, pencil lead is used as imaging sample 5, and LED module 1 is used to irradiate above the ultrasonic coupling medium. The data collected by ultrasonic transducer 2 is averaged 5000 times in MATLAB, and then filtered through a 0.1MHz-8MHz bandpass filter. The final imaging result is shown in Figure 7. In the absence of imaging sample 5, no ultrasonic signal is found; when the distance between ultrasonic transducer 2 and imaging sample 5 is changed, the time when ultrasonic signal appears will also change accordingly, which preliminarily verifies the feasibility of the photoacoustic imaging device based on multi-wavelength LED excitation.

本发明并不局限于前述的具体实施方式。本发明扩展到任何在本说明书中披露的新特征或任何新的组合,以及披露的任一新的方法或过程的步骤或任何新的组合。The present invention is not limited to the aforementioned specific embodiments, but extends to any new features or any new combination disclosed in this specification, as well as any new method or process steps or any new combination disclosed.

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1.一种基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置,其特征在于,包括上位机、LED驱动电路、LED模组(1)、光声信号采集模组、运动控制模组(3)和水箱(4),所述水箱(4)中盛有脂质介质;其中:1. A photoacoustic imaging device based on multi-wavelength LED excitation, characterized in that it comprises a host computer, an LED driving circuit, an LED module (1), a photoacoustic signal acquisition module, a motion control module (3) and a water tank (4), wherein the water tank (4) contains a lipid medium; wherein: 所述运动控制模组(3)被配置为:响应于所述上位机发送的移动指令,带动所述光声信号采集模组的超声换能器(2)移动到指定位置;The motion control module (3) is configured to: in response to a movement instruction sent by the host computer, drive the ultrasonic transducer (2) of the photoacoustic signal acquisition module to move to a specified position; 所述LED驱动电路被配置为:响应于所述上位机的脉冲指令,驱动所述LED模组(1)发出脉冲光束,作用到成像样品(5),以使所述成像样品(5)产生超声信号;The LED driving circuit is configured to: in response to a pulse instruction from the host computer, drive the LED module (1) to emit a pulse light beam to act on the imaging sample (5), so that the imaging sample (5) generates an ultrasonic signal; 所述LED模组(1)包括多个LED阵列(6),各LED阵列(6)朝向同一位置;各LED阵列(6)均由多个LED子阵成阵列排布而成,各LED子阵分别包含至少一个LED,各LED子阵间的LED的波长不同,且各LED子阵的光功率位于同一区间;The LED module (1) comprises a plurality of LED arrays (6), each LED array (6) facing the same position; each LED array (6) is formed by a plurality of LED sub-arrays arranged in an array, each LED sub-array comprises at least one LED, the wavelengths of the LEDs in each LED sub-array are different, and the optical power of each LED sub-array is in the same range; 所述光声信号采集模组被配置为:通过所述超声换能器(2)采集所述成像样品(5)产生的超声信号,以及存储采集的超声信号;The photoacoustic signal acquisition module is configured to: acquire the ultrasonic signal generated by the imaging sample (5) through the ultrasonic transducer (2), and store the acquired ultrasonic signal; 所述成像样品(5)、LED模组(1)和所述超声换能器(2)均位于所述水箱(4)内的脂质介质中;The imaging sample (5), the LED module (1) and the ultrasonic transducer (2) are all located in the lipid medium in the water tank (4); 所述上位机被配置为:生成移动指令,并向所述运动控制模组(3)发送所述移动指令;以及,向所述LED驱动电路发送脉冲指令;以及,根据所述光声信号采集模组存储的超声信号进行图像重建。The host computer is configured to: generate a movement instruction and send the movement instruction to the motion control module (3); send a pulse instruction to the LED drive circuit; and perform image reconstruction according to the ultrasound signal stored in the photoacoustic signal acquisition module. 2.如权利要求1所述的基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置,其特征在于,所述LED模组(1)的LED阵列(6)呈圆环形排布,各LED阵列(6)均朝向圆环中心。2. The photoacoustic imaging device based on multi-wavelength LED excitation according to claim 1, characterized in that the LED array (6) of the LED module (1) is arranged in a circular ring shape, and each LED array (6) faces the center of the ring. 3.如权利要求1或2所述的基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置,其特征在于,所述LED阵列(6)的各LED子阵的LED以同一几何中心由内向外逐层排布,每相邻的两层LED子阵中,内层LED的波长较外层LED的波长大,内层LED的数量较外层LED的数量少。3. The photoacoustic imaging device based on multi-wavelength LED excitation according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the LEDs of each LED sub-array of the LED array (6) are arranged layer by layer from the inside to the outside with the same geometric center, and in each two adjacent layers of LED sub-arrays, the wavelength of the inner layer LED is larger than the wavelength of the outer layer LED, and the number of the inner layer LEDs is less than the number of the outer layer LEDs. 4.如权利要求3所述的基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置,其特征在于,数量超过1个LED的LED子阵的LED均匀排布在以所述几何中心为圆心的圆环带上。4. The photoacoustic imaging device based on multi-wavelength LED excitation as described in claim 3 is characterized in that the LEDs of the LED sub-array with more than one LED are evenly arranged on a circular ring with the geometric center as the center. 5.如权利要求4所述的基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置,其特征在于,所述LED阵列(6)包括至少三层LED子阵,由内向外各层LED子阵分别包含个LED,n为自然数,代表 LED 子阵由内向外的圈层层级。5. The photoacoustic imaging device based on multi-wavelength LED excitation according to claim 4, characterized in that the LED array (6) comprises at least three layers of LED sub-arrays, and each layer of LED sub-arrays from the inner to the outer comprises LEDs, n is a natural number, representing the circle levels of the LED sub-array from the inside to the outside. 6.如权利要求1所述的基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置,其特征在于,所述上位机还被配置为:6. The photoacoustic imaging device based on multi-wavelength LED excitation according to claim 1, characterized in that the host computer is further configured as: 根据所述光声信号采集模组存储的超声信号测量血氧定量。The blood oxygen quantification is measured according to the ultrasonic signal stored in the photoacoustic signal acquisition module. 7.如权利要求1所述的基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置,其特征在于,所述运动控制模组(3)包括三维转台,所述超声换能器(2)连接于所述三维转台的自由端,该三维转台的自由端从竖向伸入所述脂质介质中;所述三维转台的转台电机(31)连接于所述上位机。7. The photoacoustic imaging device based on multi-wavelength LED excitation as described in claim 1 is characterized in that the motion control module (3) includes a three-dimensional turntable, the ultrasonic transducer (2) is connected to the free end of the three-dimensional turntable, and the free end of the three-dimensional turntable extends vertically into the lipid medium; the turntable motor (31) of the three-dimensional turntable is connected to the host computer. 8.如权利要求1所述的基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置,其特征在于,所述光声信号采集模组还包括放大器和数据采集卡,所述数据采集卡连接所述上位机,所述放大器连接于所述数据采集卡和所述超声换能器(2)之间。8. The photoacoustic imaging device based on multi-wavelength LED excitation according to claim 1, characterized in that the photoacoustic signal acquisition module also includes an amplifier and a data acquisition card, the data acquisition card is connected to the host computer, and the amplifier is connected between the data acquisition card and the ultrasonic transducer (2). 9.如权利要求1所述的基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置,其特征在于,所述LED驱动电路包括稳压电源电路、高压电源电路、驱动电路、开关电路和储能电路;其中:9. The photoacoustic imaging device based on multi-wavelength LED excitation according to claim 1, characterized in that the LED driving circuit comprises a voltage-stabilizing power supply circuit, a high-voltage power supply circuit, a driving circuit, a switching circuit and an energy storage circuit; wherein: 所述稳压电源电路为所述驱动电路提供直流电源,所述高压电源电路为所述储能电路提供高压电源;The voltage-stabilized power supply circuit provides a DC power supply for the driving circuit, and the high-voltage power supply circuit provides a high-voltage power supply for the energy storage circuit; 所述驱动电路分别连接所述上位机和所述开关电路,根据所述上位机的脉冲指令,向所述开关电路发送脉冲信号;The driving circuit is connected to the host computer and the switch circuit respectively, and sends a pulse signal to the switch circuit according to the pulse instruction of the host computer; 所述储能电路、所述开关电路与所述LED模组(1)串联成接地回路,所述开关电路响应于接收的脉冲信号,闭合或断开该接地回路。The energy storage circuit, the switch circuit and the LED module (1) are connected in series to form a ground loop, and the switch circuit closes or opens the ground loop in response to a received pulse signal. 10.一种基于权利要求1-9任一所述的基于多波长LED激发的光声成像装置的光声成像方法,其特征在于,包括以下步骤:10. A photoacoustic imaging method based on the photoacoustic imaging device based on multi-wavelength LED excitation according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: 操作上位机以生成移动指令,上位机将该移动指令发送给运动控制模组(3);The host computer is operated to generate a movement instruction, and the host computer sends the movement instruction to the motion control module (3); 所述运动控制模组(3)根据接收的移动指令,带动超声换能器(2)移动到指定位置;The motion control module (3) drives the ultrasonic transducer (2) to move to a designated position according to the received movement instruction; 配置上位机以生成脉冲指令,上位机将该脉冲指令发送给LED驱动电路;The host computer is configured to generate a pulse instruction, and the host computer sends the pulse instruction to the LED driving circuit; 所述LED驱动电路根据接收的脉冲指令,驱动LED模组(1)发出脉冲光束,该脉冲光束作用到成像样品(5),成像样品(5)在脉冲光束作用下,产生超声信号;The LED driving circuit drives the LED module (1) to emit a pulse light beam according to the received pulse instruction, and the pulse light beam acts on the imaging sample (5), and the imaging sample (5) generates an ultrasonic signal under the action of the pulse light beam; 利用光声信号采集模组的超声换能器(2)采集该超声信号,并通过光声信号采集模组存储采集的超声信号;The ultrasonic signal is collected by using an ultrasonic transducer (2) of a photoacoustic signal collection module, and the collected ultrasonic signal is stored by the photoacoustic signal collection module; 通过上位机获取光声信号采集模组存储的超声信号,根据获取的超声信号进行图像重建。The ultrasonic signal stored in the photoacoustic signal acquisition module is acquired through the host computer, and the image is reconstructed according to the acquired ultrasonic signal.
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