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Medical image viewing protocols

US7889900B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims

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Assignee

KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV · NL

Inventors

Juergen Weese · Henstedt-Ulzburg, DE
Eric Thelen · Aachen, DE
Gundolf Kiefer · Aachen, DE
Helko Lehmann · Aachen, DE
Ali Majidi · Aachen, DE
Jochen Peters · Norderstedt, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 7, 2006
Grant date	Feb 15, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 16, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG06T11/001
WIPO fieldComputer technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, computer program and device for creating a viewing protocol for medical images is described. At least a first site of interest is identified in a medical imaging data set captured from the patient. Patient record data or computer assisted detection information can be used to identify the site of interest, which may be a potential lesion. A viewing protocol for displaying medical images to a user is planned. The viewing protocol includes a viewing path along which an image of the site of interest will be displayed. The viewing protocol also includes a trigger associated with the site of interest. When the trigger event is encountered the dynamic mode of image display is reconfigured to dynamically highlight the site of interest. The viewing protocol can then be used to control the display of images so as to provide, for example, a virtual endoscope.

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