Virtual organ unfolding for visualization

Details Virtual organ unfolding for visualization Virtual organ unfolding for visualization

2004-08-03

2009-06-02

Bella, Matthew C. (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

Applications

Biomedical applications

C345S419000

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07542595

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for organ image unfolding for feature visualization are provided, where the system includes a processor, an imaging adapter in signal communication with the processor for receiving organ scan data, a modeling unit in signal communication with the processor for fitting a model to the scan data, and an unfolding unit in signal communication with the processor for unfolding the 3D modeled scan data; and the corresponding method includes segmenting an outer surface of the organ, parameterizing a 3D model of the organ, ray-casting from the center of the organ to the surface of the 3D model, and unfolding the 3D model of the organ in correspondence with the ray-casting.

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