System and method for three-dimensional image rendering and analysis
First Claim
1. A method of providing a three-dimensional image representation of an object, said object capable of detectably attenuating a signal resulting from scanning, comprising:
- a. scanning said object with a scanning-medium capable of producing a signal corresponding to a three-dimensional image of said object; and
b. obtaining a signal corresponding to said three-dimensional image of said object; and
c. supersampling said three-dimensional image signal to a degree greater than the highest spatial frequency of said signal.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to methods and systems for conducting three-dimensional image analysis and diagnosis and possible treatment relating thereto. The invention includes methods of handling signals containing information (data) relating to three-dimensional representation of objects scanned by a scanning medium. The invention also includes methods of making and analyzing volumetric measurements and changes in volumetric measurements which can be used for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment.
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42 Claims
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1. A method of providing a three-dimensional image representation of an object, said object capable of detectably attenuating a signal resulting from scanning, comprising:
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a. scanning said object with a scanning-medium capable of producing a signal corresponding to a three-dimensional image of said object; and
b. obtaining a signal corresponding to said three-dimensional image of said object; and
c. supersampling said three-dimensional image signal to a degree greater than the highest spatial frequency of said signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An article of manufacture for providing a three-dimensional image representation of an object, said object capable of detectably attenuating a signal resulting from scanning, comprising:
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a machine readable-medium containing one or more programs which when executed implement the steps of;
a. scanning said object with a scanning-medium capable of producing a signal corresponding to a three-dimensional image of said object; and
b. obtaining a signal corresponding to said three-dimensional image of said object; and
c. supersampling said three-dimensional image signal to a degree greater than the highest spatial frequency of said signal. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A system for providing a three-dimensional image representation of an object, said object capable of detectably attenuating a signal resulting from scanning, comprising:
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a. a scanner for scanning an object with a scanning-medium capable of producing a signal corresponding to a three-dimensional image of an object;
b. a receiver which retrieves said signal for processing; and
c. a processor configured to receive said signal from said receiver and supersample said three-dimensional image signal to a degree greater than the highest spatial frequency of said signal. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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42-294. -294. (canceled)
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