Systems and methods for color visualization of CT images
US10299751B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/467
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A computed tomography (CT) imaging system includes a CT imaging unit, a display unit and at least one processor. The CT imaging unit includes an X-ray source and a CT detector. The at least one processor is operably coupled to the imaging unit and the display unit, and is configured to: acquire at least three phases of CT imaging information via the CT imaging unit; determine timing information for imaging intensity of blood vessels represented in the CT imaging information; assign corresponding colors to the blood vessels based on the timing information; reconstruct an image using the CT imaging information from the at least three phases, wherein the blood vessels depicted in the reconstructed image are represented using the corresponding colors based on the timing information; and display the image on the display unit.
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