1. MRI Motion Detector Software Application Eric Ryan Tom Adamski

2. Problem Statement A typical MRI scan can last 15 minutes A typical MRI scan can last 15 minutes Movement during MRI causes motion artifacts in images Movement during MRI causes motion artifacts in images Seek to develop software that can interface with a hardware unit over RS-232 Connection (Implemented in Biom 481) Seek to develop software that can interface with a hardware unit over RS-232 Connection (Implemented in Biom 481)

3. Background - Hardware Unit

4. Background – Hardware to Software Interface

5. Key Requirements Monitor patient movement in real time Monitor patient movement in real time Save logs of movement data in real time Save logs of movement data in real time Alert MRI technician and patient when non- trivial motion has occurred Alert MRI technician and patient when non- trivial motion has occurred Synchronize software to start monitoring as soon as MRI scan begins (high precision) Synchronize software to start monitoring as soon as MRI scan begins (high precision) Provide an intuitive GUI for MRI technician Provide an intuitive GUI for MRI technician

6. Software Application