@patent{Ernst_etal98pat,
  author = {T. Ernst and L. Chang and L. Itti},
  title = {An Automated Scanning Apparatus for Tomographic Images},
  year = {1998},
  keywords = {automated ; scan acquisition ; scanner ; human ; medical ; image processing},
  abstract = {The invention describes an apparatus and computer algorithm which allows for fast and accurate acquisition of tomographic scans, always in the same frame of reference irrespectively of patient positioning, using conventional scanners. The invention not only significantly reduces total scan time but also ensures reproducibility of the scanning process, which is useful for follow-up studies.},
  note = {U.S. Patent number 09/272,436.},
  organization = {Harbor-UCLA Research and Education Institute, Torrance, CA, USA},
  type = {mip}
}