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Systems and methods for virtual identification of polyps

US8249687B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 2005
Grant dateAug 21, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/055
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of operating on volumetric imaging data representing organ anatomy includes determining whether a polyp location within a specified range from a viewing point is visible, or hidden by an anatomical feature, and marking the polyp as visible or hidden with a viewable indicator.

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