Multi-step vessel segmentation and analysis
US10083504B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H50/20
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Multi-step vessel segmentation and analysis is provided. In various embodiments, a branch detection algorithm is applied to a medical image to determine a plurality of branches of a blood vessel appearing in the medical image. A plurality of segments of the blood vessel appearing in the medical image is determined. Each of the plurality of segments is bounded by one of the plurality of branches. An edge detection algorithm is applied piecewise to each of the plurality of segments. A composite blood vessel outline is formed from the piecewise edge detection.
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