Visualization of volume—volume fusion
US6807247B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S378/901
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides techniques for combining various types of diagnostic images. In one embodiment of the present invention, a composite image is obtained by fusing MPR and MIP images. The MPR is obtained from a CT scan, and the MIP is obtained from a PET scan. The resulting superimposed images help a physician to see the diagnostic information in context. In other embodiments of the present invention, techniques for an MIP-MIP overlay, VR-MIP overlay, and VR-MPR overlay are provided.
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