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20080205757 | Method, A System And A Computer Program For Segmenting A Surface In A Multidimensional Dataset - The invention relates to a method of segmenting a surface in a multi dimensional dataset comprising a plurality of images. In accordance with the method of the invention, at step | 08-28-2008 |
20080260205 | Image Processing Device and Method - The present invention relates to an image processing device and a corresponding image processing method for processing medical image data showing at least two image objects, including a segmentation unit for detection and/or segmentation of image objects in said image data. To allow a more accurate and better segmentation of target objects which are hard to localize and detect, it is proposed that the segmentation unit comprises: a selection unit ( | 10-23-2008 |
20080304744 | Method for Facilitating Post-Processing of Images Using Deformable Meshes - Method and system for facilitating post-processing of images using deformable meshes in which a deformable mesh model of an object such as an organ is extended by attaching information thereon in order to simplify and/or facilitate a desired post-processing task so that the post-processing task effected when the mesh is applied to the same object in an additional image can expeditiously use this information. The information may be attached to the mesh after its creation, for example, upon segmentation of the same object in some training image. The post-processing task can therefore be performed automatically without user interaction upon segmentation of the object in the additional image. Information is encoded on the mesh by enumerating a list of triangles or vertices of the mesh which have to be considered in the subsequent, post-processing task and by optionally providing additional parameters defining the precise post-processing algorithm(s) to be used. | 12-11-2008 |
20090030657 | SURFACE TESSELATION OF SHAPE MODELS - The invention relates to a method ( | 01-29-2009 |
20090231335 | PREDICTION OF CARDIAC SHAPE BY A MOTION MODEL - The invention relates to a system ( | 09-17-2009 |
20090267941 | MULTI-SURFACE MODELLING - Modeling of organ surfaces is a well-established method that may serve in computer-supported teaching, but also in image-based medical diagnosis and in clinical interventions. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a method of constructing a multi-surface model from a multi-dimensional dataset of an object of interest is provided, which combines single basic two-dimensional manifold surface meshes, resulting in a multi-surface model. According to an aspect of the present invention, this resulting model may be a non-two-dimensional manifold mesh. | 10-29-2009 |
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20100030572 | TEMPORAL REGISTRATION OF MEDICAL DATA - A data structure for use by a computer system for comparing temporally varying medical data ( | 02-04-2010 |
20100046815 | MODEL-BASED CORONARY CENTERLINE LOCALIZATION - The invention relates to a system ( | 02-25-2010 |
20100232645 | MODEL-BASED SPECT HEART ORIENTATION ESTIMATION - When estimating a position or orientation of a patient's heart, a mesh model of a nominal heart is overlaid on a SPECT or PET image of the patient's heart and manipulated to conform to the image of the patient's heart. A mesh adaptation protocol applies opposing forces to the mesh model to constrain the mesh model from changing shape and to pull the mesh model to the shape of the patient's heart. A heart orientation estimator ( | 09-16-2010 |
20100266173 | COMPUTER-AIDED DETECTION (CAD) OF A DISEASE - The present invention relates to a method for performing computer-aided detection (CAD) of a disease, e.g. lung tumours, on a medical image data set ( | 10-21-2010 |
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20110243412 | CORONARY ARTERY SELECTIVE CALCIUM ASSIGNMENT USING LOW DOSE CALCIUM SCORING SCANS - It is described a method for coronary artery selective calcium assignment by computed tomography, wherein the method comprising the steps of performing a low x-ray dose cardiac calcium scoring scan, obtaining a data set of said cardiac calcium scoring scan, generating reconstructed images from the data set of said cardiac calcium scoring scan, analyzing the reconstructed images for segmented calcium deposits, deriving a data set of calcification from the analysis, wherein a cardiac model is adapted to the reconstructed image such that segmented calcium deposits can be assigned to specific areas of the heart. Further a device ( | 10-06-2011 |
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20120095953 | PREDICTING USER INTERACTIONS DURING IMAGE PROCESSING - The invention relates to an apparatus for processing images by means of a series of user interactions. When processing an image, the user follows a series of interactions. Preferably, this is standardized to ensure reproducibility and accuracy. However, the series of interactions required from the user may be dependent on the needs of the user, the image being processed or even on the preferences of the user. The invention provides an apparatus which can deal with complex image processing requirements, providing both a standardized series of steps, or trail, in the image visualization process, and allowing the user to deviate from this standard trail if required. This accelerates and simplifies the interaction necessary when the user performs a known task on a different image. It also provides valuable assistance when the user performs an unfamiliar task, thereby avoiding mistakes, such as incorrect radiation levels during image acquisition, which can have serious consequences in a medical imaging environment. | 04-19-2012 |
20120121146 | DIGITAL IMAGE SUBTRACTION - A system for generating a digital subtraction image of at least two input images. The system comprises a registration subsystem ( | 05-17-2012 |
20120257810 | BONE SUPPRESSION IN X-RAY RADIOGRAMS - The invention relates to a system ( | 10-11-2012 |
20130265044 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE EXAMINATION SYSTEM WITH PREFERRED SETTINGS BASED ON DATA MINING - Provided herein is a system and method for performing a magnetic resonance imaging scan using a MR scanner. The method can comprise receiving via a user interface a MR imaging protocol categorizable into a MR scan type of a predefined set of MR scan types. Further, the method can comprise querying a database by providing to the database scan information permitting the database to identify the MR scan type of the MR imaging protocol. The method can further comprise receiving from the database statistical information on the MR scan type which can include statistics on modifications of individual scan parameters of the MR scan type, and providing the statistical information to the user interface. Modifications of the MR imaging protocol can be received from the user interface, resulting in a modified MR imaging protocol, according to which the MR imaging scan can be performed. | 10-10-2013 |
20130311472 | IMAGING PROTOCOL UPDATE AND/OR RECOMMENDER - A method includes obtaining electronically formatted information about previously performed imaging procedures, classifying the information into groups of protocols based on initially selected protocols for the previously performed imaging procedures and generating data indicative thereof, identifying deviations between the classified information and the corresponding initially selected protocols for the previously performed imaging procedures, and generating a signal indicative of the deviations. A method includes recommending at least one of a plurality of protocols for an imaging procedure based on at least one of a score, a probability, or a pre-determined rule, which is based on extracted medical concepts from patient information and extracted medical concepts from previously imaged patient information, and generating a signal indicative of the recommendation. | 11-21-2013 |
20140198964 | FOLLOW UP IMAGE ACQUISITION PLANNING AND/OR POST PROCESSING - A method includes planning a follow up three dimensional image acquisition of tissue of interest of a patient based on first and second two dimensional surview projection images, wherein the first two dimensional surview projection image was used to plan a previously performed baseline three dimensional image acquisition of the tissue of interest of the patient, wherein the first two dimensional surview projection image includes information corresponding to at least one region of interest identified in the first two dimensional surview projection image for the previously performed baseline three dimensional image acquisition, wherein the first two dimensional surview projection image includes information corresponding to a z-axis scanning extent identified in the first two dimensional surview projection image for the previously performed baseline three dimensional baseline image acquisition, and wherein the second two dimensional surview projection image was acquired for planning the follow up three dimensional image acquisition. | 07-17-2014 |
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