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Medical image processing method and apparatus for determining plane of interest

US9865059B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2015
Grant dateJan 9, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30204
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A medical image processing apparatus includes a data acquirer that scans an object with a fiducial marker attached thereto to acquire volume data, and a data processor that estimates a plane of interest, based on a position of the fiducial marker and a position of a landmark in the volume data.

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