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Shape model generation method and shape model generation system

US7228254B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2005
Grant dateJun 5, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30164
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A shape model generation method or system for generating a shape model from shape description data such as X-ray CT data, including a process by virtual probe measuring unit of causing a virtual probe defined as an area having a finite expansion in a virtual space in the shape description data to sequentially scan a plurality of probe paths sequentially set by probe path setting unit, measuring the shape description data and thereby acquiring a characteristic value specific to the position in the virtual space of the virtual probe for each of the probe paths and a process by the probe path setting unit of generating a new probe path using the characteristic value obtained for the probe paths and thereby sequentially setting the plurality of probe paths.

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