Anatomical visualization system
US6151404A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2219/2012
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An anatomical visualization system is provided which includes a first database comprising a plurality of 2-D slice images generated by scanning a structure. The 2D slice images are stored in a first data format. A second database comprising a 3-D computer model of the scanned structure is also provided. The 3-D computer model includes a first software object defined by a 3-D geometry database. Apparatus is provided for inserting a second software object into the 3-D computer model so as to augment the 3-D computer model. The second software object is defined by a 3-D geometry database, and includes a planar surface. Apparatus for determining the specific 2-D slice image associated with the position of the planar surface of the second software object within the augmented 3-D computer model are provided in a preferred embodiment. Also provided are apparatus for texture mapping the specific 2-D slice image onto the planar surface of the second software object. Display apparatus is provided for displaying an image of the augmented 3-D computer model so as to simultaneously provide a view of the first software object and the specific 2-D slice image texture mapped onto the planar surfac…
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