Systems and methods for virtual identification of polyps
US8249687B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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