Architecture for real-time 3D image registration

Details Architecture for real-time 3D image registration Architecture for real-time 3D image registration

2007-10-09

2007-10-09

Mehta, Bhavesh M (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

Image transformation or preprocessing

Multilayered image transformations

C382S154000, C382S300000, C382S304000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10443249

ABSTRACT:
A system architecture is disclosed that facilitates rapid execution of 3D registration or alignment algorithms. A first image module (e.g., RAM) is included to store data corresponding to images to be registered. A processor coupled to the first storage module accesses the data and determined mutual histogram (MH) values which are then used to compute mutual information (MI) between the images. The processor accumulates the MH values in a second image module. The second storage module is accessible so that registered images can be displayed. The architecture is scalable facilitating distributed calculations to speed-up the registration process.

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