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System and method for segmenting chambers of a heart in a three dimensional image

US7916919B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 2007
Grant dateMar 29, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V2201/12
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for segmenting chambers of a heart in three dimensional images is disclosed. A set of three dimensional images of a heart is received. The shape of the heart in the three dimensional images is localized. Boundaries of the chambers of the heart in the localized shape are identified using steerable features.

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