Subject specific coordinatization and virtual navigation systems and methods
US11875459B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2219/028
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for analyzing an anatomical structure of a patient may include the steps of receiving volumetric scan data representative of one or more features of an anatomical structure; mapping the features to a node tree diagram; and displaying the node tree diagram. The features can comprise branching points, pathways connecting the branching points, and location data of the branching points and pathways. The node tree diagram may comprise a plurality of nodes and branches representing the branching points and pathways in the anatomical structure, respectively. The plurality of nodes may comprise a root node representing a root branching point as well as additional nodes representing additional branching points. Additionally, the node tree diagram may comprise a first set of one or more regions, wherein each region encompasses a respective portion of the node tree diagram and is representative of a defined portion of the anatomical structure.
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