Image analysis – Applications – Biomedical applications
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-02
2010-10-26
Tabatabai, Abolfazl (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Applications
Biomedical applications
C345S419000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07822254
ABSTRACT:
A computer-implemented method is disclosed for comparing three dimensional (3D) digital medical images. The method uses a reference MPR to position subsequent MPRs in one or more other 3D digital medical images so their content matches the reference MPR. The matched MPRs may then be used by a medical professional to diagnose a patient condition. The ability to quickly and automatically position matching MPRs for multiple 3D images eases the medical staff workload and shortens diagnostics time. Matching MPRs provides an effective way to view the 3D volumes for anatomical changes over time and to monitor medical conditions such as stenosis and tumors.
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Sauer Frank
Sun Yiyong
Xu Chenyang
Yatziv Liron
Paschburg Donald B.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA , Inc.
Tabatabai Abolfazl
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