System and method of applying an arbitrary angle to reformat medical images
US8908940B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1024
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for generating a seed plan for use in radiation therapy. The system includes an image database, the image database comprising image slices and a seed template database comprising seed templates. A contour engine is configured to generate target contour data to identify one or more objects within each image slice. A reslicer engine is configured to rotate the contoured image about an angle of rotation to produce a resliced contoured image, such that the resliced contoured image is resampled at an angle perpendicular to the angle of rotation and intersecting an isocenter. The system also includes a seed grid engine configured to generate a seed grid perpendicular to the angle of rotation.
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