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Automated imaging device and method for registration of anatomical structures
US8948472B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8948472-B2 |
| Application number | US-1782008-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | Jan 22, 2007 |
| Publication date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
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A device and method for capturing images of a specific part of an anatomical structure using a series of images, wherein an image is taken of the anatomical structure and is compared to a database of information is order to determine and optimize the imaging conditions used for taken subsequent images of the specific part.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method for capturing a specific part of an anatomical structure using a series of images, comprising: producing an image of an imaged part of the anatomical structure using a set of imaging conditions; and determining at least one of the imaging conditions by comparing the produced image to information stored in a database, said database comprising information concerning the anatomical structure. 2. The method according to claim 1…
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- What does patent US8948472B2 cover?
- A device and method for capturing images of a specific part of an anatomical structure using a series of images, wherein an image is taken of the anatomical structure and is compared to a database of information is order to determine and optimize the imaging conditions used for taken subsequent images of the specific part.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Wohlgemuth Richard, Tuma Gregor, Brainlab Ag
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B6/488. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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