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Method and system for displaying a cine loop formed from combined 4D volumes

US8064986B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 2005
Grant dateNov 22, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/504
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and systems for displaying medical images are provided. The method includes performing three-dimensional (3D) volume visualization on a plurality of two-dimensional (2D) images acquired continuously. The method further includes combining the 3D volume visualizations to form a plurality of four-dimensional (4D) volumes representing the 3D volume visualizations over a period of time and displaying at least one 4D volume.

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