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System and method for visualization of pulmonary emboli from high-resolution computed tomography images

US7447344B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 2005
Grant dateNov 4, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2219/2012
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for visualizing a tree structure in medical image data is provided. The method comprises: segmenting the tree structure in the image data (230-265); coloring an exterior of the tree structure using data associated with interior components of the tree structure (270-290); and outputting an image of the tree structure colored by the interior components of the tree structure (295).

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