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Method for virtual endoscopic visualization of the colon by shape-scale signatures, centerlining, and computerized detection of masses

  • US 20050152588A1
  • Filed: 10/28/2004
  • Published: 07/14/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/28/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of displaying volumetric image data of a target organ as a visual aid in detecting at least one abnormality in the target organ, comprising:

  • obtaining the volumetric image data of the target organ, the volumetric image data including a plurality of voxels having a respective plurality of image data values;

    determining at least two geometric feature values at each voxel in the plurality of voxels based on the plurality of image data values;

    determining a colormap by assigning a color to each possible combination of the at least two geometric feature values, wherein each assigned color corresponds to a different region type within the target organ;

    determining a display color for each voxel in the plurality of voxels based on the determined colormap; and

    displaying, based on the determined display color for each voxel in the plurality of voxels, a color image representing the volumetric image data of the target organ.

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