公开(公告)号：US07372935B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-13

申请号：US11435186

申请日：2006-05-16

Applicant: Philipp Bernhardt ,  Jan Boese ,  Marcus Pfister ,  Norbert Rahn

Inventor： Philipp Bernhardt ,  Jan Boese ,  Marcus Pfister ,  Norbert Rahn

IPC: A61B6/03

CPC classification number: A61B6/5235 ,  A61B5/107 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/5247 ,  G06T11/005 ,  G06T2211/432 ,  Y10S378/901

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for “truncation correction” in an x-ray system, i.e. a correction method during the reconstruction of projection images of an object recorded from different projection angles, if parts of the object do not lie in the field of view of each projection image. The surface of the object is thereby optically detected and used during the reconstruction of projection images to supplement the missing image data.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种在X射线系统中进行“截断校正”的方法，即在从不同投影角度记录的物体的投影图像的重建期间的校正方法，如果物体的部分不在视野内 的每个投影图像。 因此，在重建投影图像期间光学检测并使用对象的表面以补充丢失的图像数据。

公开(公告)号：US07302286B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-27

申请号：US10385865

申请日：2003-03-11

Applicant: Estelle Camus ,  Hendrik Ditt ,  Reinmar Killmann ,  Norbert Rahn ,  Siegfried Wach

Inventor： Estelle Camus ,  Hendrik Ditt ,  Reinmar Killmann ,  Norbert Rahn ,  Siegfried Wach

IPC: A61B5/05

CPC classification number: A61B8/543 ,  A61B8/13 ,  A61B2090/364

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for the three-dimensional presentation of an examination region of a patient in the form of a 3D reconstruction image, a preoperatively acquired 3D image dataset of the examination region is employed in a medical procedure, datasets representing a number of 2D ultrasound images of the examination region are acquired, the preoperative 3D image dataset is updated using the datasets representing 2D ultrasound images, and the 3D reconstruction image is generated on the basis of the updated 3D image dataset.

Abstract translation: 在3D重建图像形式的患者的检查区域的三维呈现的方法和装置中，在医学过程中采用检查区域的术前获取的3D图像数据集，代表2D数量的数据集 获取检查区域的超声图像，使用表示2D超声图像的数据集更新术前3D图像数据集，并且基于更新的3D图像数据集生成3D重建图像。

公开(公告)号：US20070232889A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-04

申请号：US11729657

申请日：2007-03-29

Applicant: Jan Boese ,  Norbert Rahn ,  Stefan Lautenschlager

Inventor： Jan Boese ,  Norbert Rahn ,  Stefan Lautenschlager

IPC: A61B5/05

CPC classification number: A61B6/504 ,  A61B5/0402 ,  A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/463 ,  A61B6/466 ,  A61B6/481 ,  A61B6/503 ,  A61B6/541 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  G06T7/0012 ,  G06T7/30 ,  G06T2207/30101

Abstract: Two 3D image data records are obtained mutually independently comprising healthy myocardium, myocardium having a reduced blood supply, and the necrotic myocardium. The image data records are combined to produce an overall image data record after registration, and 2D image representations are produced from the overall image data record in which the necrotic parts of the myocardium are shown emphasized, with simultaneously showing the endocardium or the healthy parts of the myocardium and parts having a reduced blood supply. The overall image data record can be used afterwards. For example, further registering step is carried out using images obtained during an intervention on the myocardium. The further registering step enables the necrotic parts of the myocardium to be assigned to the patient's situation. That can extend as far as catheters being moved automatically up to a boundary of the necrotic myocardium.

Abstract translation: 相互独立地获得两个3D图像数据记录，包括健康心肌，血液供应减少的心肌和坏死心肌。 组合图像数据记录以在注册之后产生整体图像数据记录，并且从整体图像数据记录中产生2D图像表示，其中强调心肌的坏死部分被强调，同时显示心内膜或健康部分 心肌和部分血液供应减少。 之后可以使用整体图像数据记录。 例如，使用在心肌介入期间获得的图像来进行进一步的登记步骤。 进一步的登记步骤使得心肌的坏死部分被分配给患者的情况。 只要导管自动移动到坏死心肌的边界即可。

公开(公告)号：US20070179817A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-02

申请号：US11643284

申请日：2006-12-21

Applicant: Frank Sauer ,  Norbert Rahn ,  Chenyang Xu ,  James Williams

Inventor： Frank Sauer ,  Norbert Rahn ,  Chenyang Xu ,  James Williams

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/10 ,  G06F2221/2135 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q40/08

Abstract: A method for implementing per-use licensing for image processing software includes acquiring image data from an image scanner. Processed image data is calculated from the image data using an image processing module. The processed image data is exported. The use of the image processing module is logged in an accounting database when the processed data are exported. Access to the accounting database is provided for account settlement.

Abstract translation: 用于实现图像处理软件的使用许可的方法包括从图像扫描器获取图像数据。 使用图像处理模块从图像数据计算处理的图像数据。 已处理的图像数据被导出。 当处理的数据被导出时，图像处理模块的使用将记录在会计数据库中。 提供会计数据库的访问用于结算帐户。

公开(公告)号：US20070066968A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-22

申请号：US11524663

申请日：2006-09-21

Applicant: Norbert Rahn

Inventor： Norbert Rahn

IPC: A61B18/04 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/4233 ,  A61B1/273 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2017/00243 ,  A61B2090/3954

Abstract: The invention relates to a temperature probe (1) for insertion into the human or animal body, having an unfoldable balloon (2) on a catheter (5), on the outer skin (3) of which balloon (2) one or more temperature sensors (10) is/are disposed. The catheter (5) can be moved by way of a cable (9, 11) and according to one aspect of the invention an ultrasound sensor is disposed on its tip. Position sensors (12) can also be provided on the outer skin of the balloon (2). The temperature probe (1) is used to monitor the temperature distribution in the esophagus (6) during a catheter ablation.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于插入到人体或动物体内的温度探测器（1），在导管（5）上具有可展开气球（2），外皮（3）上具有气囊（2）一个或多个温度 设置传感器（10）。 导管（5）可以通过电缆（9,11）移动，并且根据本发明的一个方面，超声传感器设置在其尖端上。 位置传感器（12）也可以设置在气球（2）的外皮上。 温度探针（1）用于在导管消融期间监测食管（6）中的温度分布。

公开(公告)号：US20060241421A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-26

申请号：US11392035

申请日：2006-03-29

Applicant: Norbert Rahn ,  Arne Westphal

Inventor： Norbert Rahn ,  Arne Westphal

IPC: A61B6/00 ,  A61M25/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/042 ,  A61B5/06 ,  A61B5/065 ,  A61B5/7445 ,  A61B6/12 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2018/00351

Abstract: A method for providing measuring data for the precise local positioning of an ablation catheter comprises the recording of electrophysiological potential curves in a plurality of positions of the ablation catheter with regard to a potential measurement on a reference catheter. An x-ray image is recorded in each of the positions and the position of the ablation catheter in each instance on the x-ray image is characterized by a marker. The electrophysiological potential curves are coupled in a data-related manner with the markers. When a marker on the screen displaying the x-ray image is clicked on, the associated electrophysiological potential curves appear highlighted on another screen, if necessary in color or with increased brightness. Conversely, the x-ray image with the marker is queried, i.e. displayed and the marker highlighted when the potential curve is activated on a screen displaying the potential curve.

Abstract translation: 提供用于消融导管的精确的局部定位的测量数据的方法包括关于在参考导管上的潜在测量在消融导管的多个位置记录电生理电位曲线。 x射线图像被记录在每个位置中，并且X射线图像中的每一个消融导管的位置的特征在于标记。 电生理电位曲线以数据相关的方式与标记相结合。 当点击显示x射线图像的屏幕上的标记时，相关联的电生理学电位曲线在另一个屏幕上显示高亮显示，如果需要，颜色或亮度增加。 相反，查询具有标记的X射线图像，即显示，并且当在显示电位曲线的屏幕上激活电位曲线时，该标记被突出显示。

公开(公告)号：US20060241413A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-26

申请号：US11358853

申请日：2006-02-21

Applicant: Jan Boese ,  Martin Kleen ,  Norbert Rahn

Inventor： Jan Boese ,  Martin Kleen ,  Norbert Rahn

IPC: A61B6/00

CPC classification number: G06T19/00 ,  A61B6/12 ,  A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/466 ,  A61B6/504 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B90/36 ,  A61B90/37 ,  A61B2034/105 ,  A61B2034/2065 ,  A61B2090/364 ,  A61B2090/376 ,  G06T2210/41

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining the position of an instrument in a structure of an object with an x-ray system, in which a 3D image data record is provided for at least one area of the object relevant for determining the position, the x-ray system is registered with the 3D image data record, after the introduction of the instrument into the structure at least one 2D x-ray image of the relevant area is recorded from at least one direction of projection with a known projection geometry with the x-ray system and a 2D position of a first location of the instrument is recorded in the 2D x-ray image. In the method a projection line in accordance with the known projection geometry is placed through the 3D image data record at the 2D position and a 3D position of the first location of the instrument in the 3D image data record is determined from an intersection of the projection line with the structure. The method enables the 3D position to be determined with a simple monoplanar x-ray system.

公开(公告)号：US07116808B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-03

申请号：US10379226

申请日：2003-03-04

Applicant: Hendrik Ditt ,  Norbert Rahn ,  Siegfried Wach

Inventor： Hendrik Ditt ,  Norbert Rahn ,  Siegfried Wach

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06T13/20 ,  G06T2210/44

Abstract: In a method for producing an image sequence on the basis of two volume datasets that were acquired at different points in time, a first set of deformation vectors is determined that maps image contents of the first volume dataset onto image contents of the second volume datasets, subsequently a second set of deformation vectors is determined that maps image contents of the second volume dataset onto image contents of the first volume dataset. Subsequently, sets of intermediate volume datasets are produced using attenuated deformation vectors with deformation factors Ai and Bi. Dependent on the size of the deformation factors, the image information of the individual intermediate volume datasets are shifted to different degrees in relationship to the corresponding volume dataset. Subsequently, a set of dissolve volume datasets is produced and displayed as an image sequence.

Abstract translation: 在基于在不同时间点获取的两个体数据集的图像序列的制作方法中，确定将第一卷数据集的图像内容映射到第二卷数据集的图像内容上的第一组变形向量， 确定将第二卷数据集的图像内容映射到第一卷数据集的图像内容上的第二组变形向量。 随后，使用具有变形因子A i和B i i的衰减变形向量来生成中间体数据集。 取决于变形因子的大小，单个中间体数据集的图像信息与相应的体数据集相关地转移到不同程度。 随后，生成一组溶解体数据集并将其显示为图像序列。

公开(公告)号：US20060173273A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-03

申请号：US11340209

申请日：2006-01-26

Applicant: Jan Boese ,  Martin Kleen ,  Norbert Rahn

Inventor： Jan Boese ,  Martin Kleen ,  Norbert Rahn

IPC: A61B5/05

CPC classification number: A61B6/04 ,  A61B5/103 ,  A61B5/7207 ,  A61B2562/0247 ,  A61B2562/046

Abstract: In order to enable patient data to be reliably taken into account in a simple manner for examination by means of an imaging medical diagnostic equipment of a patient positionable on a table top of a patient table, it is provided according to the invention for an occupancy distribution exerted by the patient on the table top to be ascertained, patient data corresponding to this occupancy distribution, specifically in respect of body dimensions and/or body posture, to be determined, and the diagnostic equipment to be adjusted according to the patient data; to ascertain the occupancy distribution, there is advantageously provided a distribution of pressure sensors.

公开(公告)号：US20050203373A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-15

申请号：US11045653

申请日：2005-01-28

Applicant: Jan Boese ,  Benno Heigl ,  Norbert Rahn

Inventor： Jan Boese ,  Benno Heigl ,  Norbert Rahn

IPC: A61B6/00 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06T7/20 ,  A61B5/05

CPC classification number: A61B6/5264 ,  A61B6/481 ,  A61B6/504 ,  A61B6/527 ,  A61B6/5288 ,  G06T7/20 ,  G06T7/38 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06T2207/30004

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to compensate for patient motion in series recordings in medical imaging, in which a plurality of images of an examination area of a patient (17) are recorded at time intervals with an imaging system (1) and related to each other. The invention also relates to an imaging system (1) for implementing the method. With the method, before the start of the series recordings a 3D image data set is recorded by a 3D recording of the examination area, which establishes a reference system. A first spatial position of the examination area in the reference system is then either obtained by recording a first image of the series recordings and registering it with the 3D image data set or by calculating it from a known calibration of the imaging system (1). Each further image of the series recordings is registered immediately after recording with the 3D image data set, to obtain the current spatial position of the examination area in the reference system. Finally a difference in respect of the first spatial position is determined and at least some of the difference is compensated for at least approximately by changing geometric relationships of the imaging system (1) in temporal proximity to registration. The method allows patient motion to be compensated for without interaction by the user of the imaging system.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于补偿医疗成像中的串行记录中的患者运动的方法，其中，与成像系统（1）以时间间隔记录患者（17）的检查区域的多个图像，并且与 彼此。 本发明还涉及一种用于实现该方法的成像系统（1）。 利用该方法，在系列记录开始之前，通过建立参考系统的检查区域的3D记录来记录3D图像数据集。 然后通过记录系列记录的第一图像并将其登记到3D图像数据集中，或者通过从成像系统（1）的已知校准计算来获得参考系中的检查区域的第一空间位置。 在利用3D图像数据集记录之后立即记录系列记录的每个其它图像，以获得参考系中的检查区域的当前空间位置。 最后，确定关于第一空间位置的差异，并且至少一些差异至少近似地通过在时间上接近注册来改变成像系统（1）的几何关系来补偿。 该方法允许在没有成像系统的用户的交互的情况下补偿患者运动。