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Tomographic imaging

US7912249B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 2007
Grant dateMar 22, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C1/084
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of displaying tomographic information. The method comprises defining a compact region within an imaged target and generating an image showing a part of the target encircling the compact region, wherein the compact region represents a bore to be drilled and the generated image shows a perspective view of the wall of the bore from an open end of the bore.

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