Tongue model construction based on ultrasound images with image processing and deep learning method.

Journal: Journal of medical ultrasonics (2001)
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Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this paper is to construct a 3D tongue model and to generate an animation of tongue movement for speech therapy in patients with lateral articulation (LA).

Authors

  • Nobuhiko Mukai
    Information Technology, Tokyo City University, 1-28-1 Tamazutsumi, Setagaya, Tokyo, 158-8557, Japan. nmukai@tcu.ac.jp.
  • Kimie Mori
    Special Needs Dentistry, Showa University School of Dentistry, 2-1-1 Kitasenzoku, Ohta, Tokyo, 145-8515, Japan.
  • Yoshiko Takei
    Special Needs Dentistry, Showa University School of Dentistry, 2-1-1 Kitasenzoku, Ohta, Tokyo, 145-8515, Japan.