摘要:
An interactive three-dimensional (3D) pointing device for selecting points within a subject employs a tracking device which determines the position of the operator, a semi-transparent screen positioned by the operator and the subject and provides this information to a model workstation. The model workstation superimposes computer graphic images of internal structures of the subject on a the semi-transparent screen through which the operator is viewing the subject. The superimposed image is derived from image data either previously generated and stored or obtained with an imaging system. The images of the internal structures are registered with the operator's view of the external structures of the operator. The operator interactively views internal and external structures and the relation between them simultaneously, while moving the screen to select 3D target points at an image depth within the subject. Optionally other input devices may be used to identify current `target points` as selected points. The 3D points are then provided to an output device which utilizes them. Another embodiment employs stereoscopic viewing methods to provide 3D representations of the internal images superimposed on external structures to allow the operator to employ parallax to select 3D points.
摘要:
Secondary data set information is incorporated into a primary data set (such as a digital image) retaining a desired dynamic range and retaining the original primary set data quality. The secondary data set information is `smuggled` into the least significant bits of the primary data set to result in an enhanced data set. If desired, the primary data word can be shifted toward the most significant bit. The enhanced data set may be viewed as if it were the original primary data set with existing playback devices, however it now includes additional `smuggled` information which may be played back in coordination with the primary data set information. One example is flow-direction information `smuggled` into an angiographic image. The least significant bits of the enhanced data words may be used to select the color map and color code the images. A user-adjustable intensity threshold can also be employed to select between color maps. Information stored in this fashion results in a substantial savings in disk storage requirements. Also, since the information of the primary and secondary data sets are merged into a single word, they will remain together throughout many different types of processing, such as maximum intensity projection in volumetric imaging.
摘要:
An imaging and interventional system and methods are provided. The system comprises an imaging device for acquiring volumetric image data for an anatomical region of interest, a catheter for acquiring electrophysiological (EP) measurements of the anatomical region of interest, the catheter having at least one tracking coil for detecting signals indicative of a position of the catheter, and, a processor coupled to the catheter for receiving the EP measurements and signals indicative of the position of the catheter. The position of the catheter and EP measurements are combined and superimposed on a resultant image. The method comprises acquiring volumetric image data for an anatomical region of interest, acquiring position data for a catheter inserted in the region of interest, obtaining electrophysiological (EP) measurements for the region of interest and combining the image data, position data and EP measurements into a resultant image for use in the interventional procedure.
摘要:
An MRI system acquires NMR tracking data from a tracking coil imbedded in a medical device which is guided by a physician using real time anatomic images produced from image data acquired by the MRI system. A Hadamard magnetic resonance tracking sequence is used to update the tracking coil location which is indicated on the anatomic image. The Hadamard sequence uses four different acquisition, but tracking coil location is updated after each acquisition, using the new acquisition and three previously acquired acquisitions.
摘要:
A scan control device located in the bore of an MRI system magnet includes tracking coils and a display. Location and alignment of the scan control device is tracked by the MRI system using signals acquired from the tracking coils. These signals are also used to update the scan parameters such that the scan plane of the image acquired by the MRI system is controlled by the scan control device location and orientation. The image is produced on the display to provide an attending physician with interactive control of the image from the magnet bore.
摘要:
An MRI system acquires NMR tracking data from a tracking coil imbedded in an ablation device which is guided by a physician using real time anatomic images produced from image data acquired by the MRI system. The same tracking coil is energized by an RF power source to deliver energy which ablates tissue after the device is guided into proper position.
摘要:
A method for tracking a device used in an imaging system is provided. The method includes using a trigger for initiating a determination of multiple device locations. The scan parameters are then adjusted using the multiple device locations. Finally, a dynamically corrected image is acquired, where the adjusted scan parameters provide an offset for at least one scan parameter.
摘要:
An interactive surgery planning and display system mixes live video of external surfaces of the patient with interactive computer generated models of internal anatomy obtained from medical diagnostic imaging data of the patient. The computer images and the live video are coordinated and displayed to a surgeon in real-time during surgery allowing the surgeon to view internal and external structures and the relation between them simultaneously, and adjust his surgery accordingly. In an alternative embodiment, a normal anatomical model is also displayed as a guide in reconstructive surgery. Another embodiment employs three-dimensional viewing.
摘要:
A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system with programmable subsystem and method for programming are provided. One method includes receiving programming code having one or more Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), wherein the APIs include one or more function calls to a library of routines. The method also includes compiling the programming code with the library of routines and controlling the operation of the MRI system using the compiled programming code.
摘要:
A system and method for an MRI apparatus includes an MRI system having a computer programmed to initiate a first scan procedure to acquire MR data and locate a feature of interest of the object, initiate a second scan procedure when a feature of interest of the object is located, and determine if an anomaly of the feature of interest exists. The computer is programmed to initiate a third scan procedure to scan the anomaly and reconstruct an image of the located anomaly if the anomaly exists. The first scan procedure includes a scan table motion and scan data acquisition commands. The second scan procedure includes scan table motion and scan data acquisition commands to acquire MR data from the feature of interest. The third scan procedure includes scan table motion and scan data acquisition commands to acquire MR data from the located anomaly.