System and method for automatic registration between an image and a subject
US8238631B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3995
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient defines a patient space in which an instrument can be tracked and navigated. An image space is defined by image data that can be registered to the patient space. A tracking device can be connected to a member in a known manner that includes imageable portions that generate image points in the image data. The tracking device can be tracked to register patient space to image space.
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