Abstract

T. Ernst, L. Chang, L. Itti, An Automated Scanning Apparatus for Tomographic Images, Harbor-UCLA Research and Education Institute, Torrance, CA, USA, 1998. [Patent/Copyright]

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.

Keywords: automated ; scan acquisition ; scanner ; human ; medical ; image processing

Note: U.S. Patent number 09/272,436.

Themes: Medical Image Processing