Method of analyzing a data set comprising a tubular structure

Details Method of analyzing a data set comprising a tubular structure Method of analyzing a data set comprising a tubular structure

2006-09-05

2006-09-05

Dang, Duy M. (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

Applications

Biomedical applications

C382S154000, C382S199000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07103202

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a method and computer readable medium for analyzing an object data set that includes points in a multi-dimensional space and in which a tubular structure occurs. The method includes determining a number of points forming part of the surface of the tubular structure in the vicinity of a selected position, and calculating a gradient to the surface for each of the points. The method further includes using the selection of points to calculate an orientation for a cutting plane such that the direction thereof is as parallel as possible to the longitudinal axis of the tubular structure at the selected position.

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