Image analysis – Applications – Biomedical applications
Reexamination Certificate
2004-05-11
2008-11-25
Ahmed, Samir A. (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Applications
Biomedical applications
C382S131000, C128S922000, C600S101000, C348S045000, C348S065000, C703S001000, C703S002000, C703S006000, C703S009000, C703S011000, C356S241100, C345S418000, C345S419000, C345S420000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07457444
ABSTRACT:
A method for automatic centerline extraction for a virtual endoscopy image of an organ having a boundary surface includes centering on selected points of an initial path through the image, which is derived from an endoscopy dataset, respective spheres exhibiting respective maximal diameters short of contacting the boundary surface; and forming a centered path consecutively joining centers of the spheres.
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Boissonnat Jean-Daniel
Geiger Bernhard
Ahmed Samir A.
F. Chau & Associates LLC
Paschburg Donald B.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA , Inc.
Thirugnanam Gandhi
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