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Marking 3D locations from ultrasound images

  • US 20030055335A1
  • Filed: 08/16/2002
  • Published: 03/20/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/16/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for marking three-dimensional (3D) locations from images obtained from an ultrasound imaging system including a transducer, comprising the steps of:

  • tracking the pose of said transducer with respect to an external 3D coordinate system;

    obtaining a two-dimensional (2D) ultrasound image from said transducer;

    marking a desired target with a marker on said 2D ultrasound image; and

    calculating the 3D position of said marker utilizing data from said step of tracking.

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