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Apparatus and method for virtual view generation on multi-view image reconstruction system by virtual emission of X-rays

US9058682B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 2012
Grant dateJun 16, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2211/436
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided is an apparatus and method for generating a virtual view in an image reconstruction system which uses multiple views. In the image reconstruction system which uses multiple views, the virtual view generating apparatus may receive original view projection images that are generated by emitting X rays toward an object via original views, three-dimensionally reconstruct the object by using the original view projection images, generate original view reprojection images by virtually emitting X-rays toward the reconstructed 3D object via the original views, estimate a motion of the reconstructed 3D object with respect to at least two of the original view reprojection images using a block-based motion estimation scheme, and generate an intermediate view projection image with respect to the at least two of the original view reprojection images by using information relating to the estimated motion.

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