Ultrasonic imaging research platform with GPU based software focusing

We have designed and implemented an ultrasonic imaging research platform that performs all signal processing including beamforming, using software on a GPU. Software-based approach on the GPU is expected to reduce the hardware complexity and offer the advantages of flexibility and rapid implementation even if there is any future change in the requirements for ultrasound imaging applications. An operating software was developed on a PC that can control RF data acquisition hardware to accommodate ultrasound images of various formats.