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Method for identification of anatomical landmarks

US8160677B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Medtronic, Inc. · US

Inventors

Frans L. H. Gielen · Eckelrade, NL
Frank Hertel · Trier, DE
Peter Gemmar · Trier, DE
Peter Appenrodt · Bremen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 20, 2006
Grant date	Apr 17, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 23, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG06T2207/30016
WIPO fieldComputer technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for determining anatomical landmarks is provided. The anatomical landmarks can be used to determine anatomical targets of a patient. The method may be used for planning a procedure and performing a procedure, such as performing a procedure in the brain.

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