Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2011
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12021-010-9092-8
Abstract
Developing both graphical and commandline user interfaces for neuroimaging algorithms requires considerable effort. Neuroimaging algorithms can meet their potential only if they can be easily and frequently used by their intended users. Deployment of a large suite of such algorithms on multiple platforms requires consistency of user interface controls, consistent results across various platforms and thorough testing.
We present the design and implementation of a novel object-oriented framework that allows for rapid development of complex image analysis algorithms with many reusable components and the ability to easily add graphical user interface controls. Our framework also allows for simplified yet robust nightly testing of the algorithms to ensure stability and cross platform interoperability. All of the functionality is encapsulated into a software object requiring no separate source code for user interfaces, testing or deployment. This formulation makes our framework ideal for developing novel, stable and easy-to-use algorithms for medical image analysis and computer assisted interventions. The technological The framework has been both deployed at Yale and released for public use in the open source multi-platform image analysis software - BioImage Suite (bioimagesuite.org).
Copyright Statement
This is an author-produced, peer-reviewed version of this article. The final publication is available at www.springerlink.com. Copyright restrictions may apply. DOI: 10.1007/s12021-010-9092-8
Publication Information
Joshi, Alark; Scheinost, Dustin; Okuda, Hirohito; Belhachemi, Dominique; Murphy, Isabella; Staib, Lawrence H.; and Papademetris, Xenophon. (2011). "Unified Framework for Development, Deployment and Robust Testing of Neuroimaging Algorithms". Neuroinformatics, 9(1), 69-84.