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Method for processing images of coronary arteries

US6980675B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2001
Grant dateDec 27, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T7/564
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for processing an image of coronary arteries given by an intensity function I(x,y). A function z(x,y) is obtained describing the heart surface. The image is then processed to produce an image having an intensity function I′(x,y) where I′ is obtained in a calculation involving the function z. The method may be used to enhance the stereoscopic effect of a stereo pair of images of coronary arteries.

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