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Method and system for selecting and displaying medical image data

US6487432B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2000
Grant dateNov 26, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S378/901
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A CT system acquires a succession of 2D slice images which are combined to produce a 3D image data set. A projection image is produced from the 3D image data set and serves as an index which enables the operator to select a particular region of interest in the acquired 3D image data set. A specified number and orientation of slice images are then produced through the region of interest.

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