Processing method for a volume dataset

US6912471B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Siemens Aktiengesellschaft · DE

Inventors

• Benno Heigl · Coburg, DE
• Joachim Hornegger · Effeltrich, DE
• Marcus Prümmer · Buckenhof, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 24, 2003
• Grant date: Jun 28, 2005
• Expiry date: Sep 3, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2090/364
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A volume dataset describes at least one tubular vessel and its environment. For processing the volume dataset, an operating point is first defined. A computer then determines slice planes containing the operating point and a sectional area enclosed by the vessel and contained in the respective slice plane for each of the slice planes. Finally, the computer determines the slice plane with the minimum sectional area and determines a working slice plane on the basis of this slice plane.