FAN: Fourier Assignment Network for autofocus based on deep learning

IF 4.6 2区物理与天体物理 Q1 OPTICS Optics and Laser Technology Pub Date : 2025-02-20 DOI:10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.112579

Qizheng Liu , Xintian Mao , Jiansheng Wang , Qing Zhang , Yan Wang , Baochuan Pang , Qingli Li

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Abstract

AI-driven digital pathology is transforming the field, prioritizing the enhancement of image quality. In the data acquisition phase, the performance of autofocus algorithms significantly influences imaging quality. To tackle this challenge, we introduce the Fourier Assignment Network (FAN), a novel and lightweight neural network architecture aimed at predicting the defocus distance in microscopic images. FAN estimates the defocus distance using single-shot images, thus eliminating the requirement for extra hardware. Extensive experiments conducted on our dataset confirm its effectiveness, with an average error of

0.9 μ m

across 1374 sample groups, markedly surpassing the performance of existing lightweight neural networks. Moreover, FAN is the most efficient among surveyed networks, with only 0.14G FLOPs and 0.85M parameters. The real-time and precise autofocus capability of FAN marks a notable advancement in digital pathology, providing a dependable, hardware-independent solution to enhance diagnostic accuracy.

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Optics and Laser Technology 物理-光学

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8.50

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1060

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3.4 months

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