Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Computer graphics processing – Three-dimension
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-21
2006-03-21
Nguyen, Kimbinh T. (Department: 2671)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Computer graphics processing
Three-dimension
C345S419000, C345S426000, C345S427000, C345S581000, C345S583000, C345S589000, C345S621000, C382S128000, C382S173000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07015907
ABSTRACT:
A method for segmentation of 3D structures in CT and MR images is provided. The method is based on 3D ray propagation by mean-shift analysis with a smoothness constraint. Ray propagation is used to guide an evolving surface due to its computational efficiency and shape priors are incorporated for robust convergence. The method includes the steps of receiving 3D image data; visualizing the 3D image data on a display device; selecting a structure in the 3D image data by placing a seed in the structure; initializing a plurality of rays from the seed to form a surface; determining a speed function of each of the rays; evolving the surface by propagating the rays based on the speed function of each of the rays; converging the rays on a boundary of the structure; and segmenting the structure when all of the rays have converged on the structure's boundary.
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Comaniciu Dorin
Tek Huseyin
Williams James P.
F CHau & Associates LLC
Nguyen Kimbinh T.
Paschburg Donald B.
Siemens Corporate Research Inc.
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