Image analysis – Image segmentation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-30
2011-08-30
Zarka, David P (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Image segmentation
C382S131000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08009910
ABSTRACT:
The current invention relates to the segmentation of image sets in four dimensions. A method for segmenting image sets comprises steps for defining deformation by at least one control point in a deformation area defined in four dimensions and modifying the content of said deformation area based on said control point, wherein the steps are iterated. The invention also relates to a system, a computer program product and a graphical user interface.
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Franklin Eric J.
Valtion teknillinen tutkimuskeskus
Venable LLP
Zarka David P
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