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System and method for polyp visualization

US7349563B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2004
Grant dateMar 25, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S128/922
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for determining a location and a direction for viewing a protrusion, comprising: casting a plurality of rays in an outward direction from a point, wherein the point is inside a protrusion; selecting at least one of the plurality of rays for determining a location and a direction for viewing the protrusion; and determining the location and the direction for viewing the protrusion using the selected at least one of the plurality of rays.

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