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System and method for automatic registration between an image and a subject

US8238631B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2009
Grant dateAug 7, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 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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