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One-sided transparency: a novel visualization for tubular objects

US10242488B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2016
Grant dateMar 26, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N13/239
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is a unique method for tubular object visualization. The method involves rendering the exterior of the tube invisible while keeping the interior visible. This “One-sided-transparency” technique renders a more complete view of the tube's interior. When applied to virtual colonoscopy (VC), it compares favorably to existing methods.

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