Multiobjective neural network for image reconstruction

The authors propose a multiobjective neural network model and algorithm for image reconstruction from projections. This model combines the Hopfield model and multiobjective decision making approach. A weighted sum optimisation based neural network algorithm is developed. The dynamic process of the net is based on minimisation of a weighted sum energy function and Euler´s iteration and this algorithm is applied to image reconstruction from computer-generated noisy projections and Siemens Somaton DR scanner data, respectively. Reconstructions based on this method are shown to be superior to those based on conventional iterative reconstruction algorithms such as MART (multiplicate algebraic reconstruction technique) and convolution from the point of view of accuracy of reconstruction. Computer simulation using the multiobjective method shows a significant improvement in image quality and convergence behaviour over conventional algorithms