Method and apparatus for forming a guide image for an...

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2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Mehta, Bhavesh M (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

Applications

Biomedical applications

C382S309000, C382S128000, C600S424000, C345S158000, C345S629000, C345S630000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07925068

ABSTRACT:
A method for producing a three-dimensional guide image of an object to be scanned during an ultrasound scan. The method comprises insonifying the object, receiving return echoes from the object, processing the return echoes to generate a data set representing the object, comparing the data set with a plurality of shape models, selecting a best fit shape model responsive to the step of comparing and displaying the best fit shape model as the guide image.

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