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Medical device approaches

US9949700B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2016
Grant dateApr 24, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/10072
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for providing image guidance for planning approach paths for one or more medical devices at a target location. The system can receive a volumetric medical image, determine a density of content within the volumetric medical image, receive an indication of a target location within the volumetric medical image, identify obstructing objects within the volumetric medical image, and determine a plurality of pathways from an approach region of the volumetric medical image to the target location. The system can cause a display to concurrently display the volumetric medical image and a plurality of emplacements for one or more medical imaging devices.

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