System and method for predictive fusion
US11580651B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30244
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image fusion system provides a predicted alignment between images of different modalities and synchronization of the alignment, once acquired. A spatial tracker detects and tracks a position and orientation of an imaging device within an environment. A predicted pose of an anatomical feature can be determined, based on previously acquired image data, with respect to a desired position and orientation of the imaging device. When the imaging device is moved into the desired position and orientation, a relationship is established between the pose of the anatomical feature in the image data and the pose of the anatomical feature imaged by the imaging device. Based on tracking information provided by the spatial tracker, the relationship is maintained even when the imaging device moves to various positions during a procedure.
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