Targeting method, targeting device, computer readable medium and program element
US8208708B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/366
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to an exemplary embodiment a targeting method for targeting a first object from an entry point to a target point in an object (110) under examination is provided, wherein the method comprises selecting a two-dimensional image (301) of the object under examination depicting the entry point (305) and the target point (303) and determining a planned path (304) from the entry point to the target point, wherein the planned path has a first direction. Furthermore, the method comprises recording data representing a fluoroscopic image of the object under examination, wherein the fluoroscopic image is recorded under a second direction so that a normal of the image coincide with the first direction and determining whether the first object is on the determined planned path based on shape and/or position of the projection of the first object in the fluoroscopic image.
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