Method and apparatus for real time quantitative three-dimensional image reconstruction of a moving organ and intra-body navigation
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3958
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical imaging and navigation system including a processor, a medical positioning system (MPS), a two-dimensional imaging system and an inspected organ monitor interface, the MPS including an imaging MPS sensor, the two-dimensional imaging system including an image detector, the processor being coupled to a display unit and to a database, the MPS being coupled to the processor, the imaging MPS sensor being firmly attached to the image detector, the two-dimensional imaging system being coupled to the processor, the image detector being firmly attached to an imaging catheter.
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