Method to derive anatomical and/or pathological structures from data of imaging technologies

US8369925B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• DKFZ Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, Stiftung des Oeffentlichen Rechts · DE
• RUPRECHT - KARLS - UNIVERSITÄT HEIDELBERG · DE

Inventors

• Frederik GIESEL · Heidelberg, DE
• Christian Zechmann · Eppelheim, DE
• Hendrik Von Tengg-Kobligk · Dossenheim, DE
• Marc Muenter · Heidelberg, DE
• Juergen Debus · Heidelberg, DE
• Rainer Neumann · Krefeld, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 13, 2010
• Grant date: Feb 5, 2013
• Expiry date: Jan 25, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B33Y80/00
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A method to derive anatomical structures from non-invasive imaging technologies is provided. Non-invasive imaging technologies are computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), surface scans and others. Imaging data obtained by a non-invasive technology is used to create a surface contour. The imaging data is transmitted to a rapid prototyping apparatus as readable data. With this readable data the rapid prototyping apparatus establishes a positive or negative surface model, such as a fixation device, a mask, or a prosthesis, or other instruments for medical purposes.