Image analysis – Applications – Biomedical applications
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-27
2005-12-27
Johns, Andrew W. (Department: 2621)
Image analysis
Applications
Biomedical applications
Reexamination Certificate
active
06980682
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus is provided for segmenting a left ventricular endocardium in a magnetic resonance image. Image shape, size, gradients, intensity, and connectivity are used to locate the endocardial boundary. Specifically, a series of dilations and refinements to a mask corresponding to acquired data is performed. Variations in intensity, representing the endocardial boundary, are detected, and the endocardial boundary may then be clearly identified in the MR image.
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Avinash Gopal B.
Bridge William J.
Turek Matthew W.
GE Medical Systems Group, LLC
Johns Andrew W.
Nakhjavan Shervin
Quarles & Brady LLP
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