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Method and apparatus for volumetric image navigation

  • US 20030032878A1
  • Filed: 08/27/2002
  • Published: 02/13/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/28/1996
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for generating an image of a three-dimensional object, said method comprising the steps of:

  • acquiring volumetric first scan data for the object;

    utilizing said first scan data to reconstruct first virtual image data representing structural information in said first scan data;

    selecting a viewpoint for displaying an image of said object based on said first virtual image data;

    manipulating said first virtual image data to generate a first three-dimensional perspective image of said object from said viewpoint; and

    is displaying said first three-dimensional perspective image.

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