High precision modeling of a body part using a 3D imaging system
US7636459B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2210/41
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus is disclosed for modeling a body part with a high precision. Image data of a body part is collected from an imaging system with a first resolution. After processing the image data collected from the imaging system, a 3-dimensional description of the body part is generated, the 3-dimensional description of the body part having a second resolution higher than the first one. A 3-dimensional parametric description of the body part is then generated. The 3-dimensional parametric description may be used to create a replica of the body part or an implant tightly fitting the said body part.
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