Apparatus and method for detecting catheter in three-dimensional ultrasound images
US9861337B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/5207
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for detecting catheter(s) in 3D ultrasound images includes a 3D ultrasound image acquiring module and a catheter centerline 3D trajectory generating module. The 3D ultrasound image acquiring module is used for capturing an original 3D ultrasound image. The catheter centerline 3D trajectory generating module is used for detecting and visualizing a catheter in the 3D ultrasound image.
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