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System and method for registering an image with a representation of a probe

US7966058B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2003
Grant dateJun 21, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B8/0883
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method is provided for registering a representation of a probe with an image. One embodiment of a method comprises acquiring an image of or pertaining to a heart and registering a representation of a probe which is in or adjacent to the heart with the image using a heart vector of the heart.

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