Automatic pathway and waypoint generation and navigation method
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1. A method of providing a pathway through a luminal network of a patient from an entry point to a target comprising:
- collecting data regarding an anatomy of a luminal network;
developing a three-dimensional map of said luminal network using said data;
displaying a representation of said map on a user interface;
selecting a target on said map;
providing an algorithm that automatically determines a pathway from a selected entry point to said target;
displaying said determined pathway on said user interface;
providing an algorithm that automatically assigns and displays waypoints along said pathway.
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Abstract
A navigation system for use in a luminal network of a patient, such as the airways, that is able to analyze a three-dimensional model of the luminal network and automatically determine a pathway from an entry point to a designated target. The system further automatically assigns waypoints along the determined pathway in order to assist a physician in navigating a probe to the designated target.
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1. A method of providing a pathway through a luminal network of a patient from an entry point to a target comprising:
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collecting data regarding an anatomy of a luminal network; developing a three-dimensional map of said luminal network using said data; displaying a representation of said map on a user interface; selecting a target on said map; providing an algorithm that automatically determines a pathway from a selected entry point to said target; displaying said determined pathway on said user interface; providing an algorithm that automatically assigns and displays waypoints along said pathway. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of providing a pathway through a luminal network of a patient from an entry point to a target comprising:
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providing a three-dimensional map of said luminal network; selecting a target on said map; providing an algorithm that automatically determines a pathway from a selected entry point to said target; displaying said determined pathway on said user interface. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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