Method and apparatus for generating a 2D image having pixels...

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2006-04-04

2010-06-29

Nguyen, Phu (Department: 2628)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Computer graphics processing

Three-dimension

C345S422000, C382S103000, C382S128000, C382S154000, C600S408000, C600S452000

Reexamination Certificate

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07746340

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for generating a two dimensional (2D) image of a structure (e.g., an organ) that has at least one pixel corresponding to at least one voxel of a three dimensional (3D) image of the structure. First, the surface of the structure in the 3D image is modeled by a geometrical volume such as an ellipsoid. Next, normal maximum intensity projection (MIP) rays are cast (i.e., projected) for voxels of the geometrical volume. The 2D image is then generated using the rays. The 2D image has at least one pixel that corresponds to at least one voxel of the 3D image.

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