Detecting Nuclear, Electromagnetic, Or Ultrasonic Radiation

Detecting Nuclear, Electromagnetic, Or Ultrasonic Radiation patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.

01/11/07 - 20070010731 - Highly constrained image reconstruction method
An image reconstruction method includes reconstructing a composite image of a subject using a conventional reconstruction method. The composite image employs the best information available regarding the subject of the scan and this information is used to constrain the reconstruction of highly undersampled image frames. An image frame is reconstructed ...

12/28/06 - 20060293584 - Nidus position specifying system and radiation examination apparatus
An X-ray CT image of a low spatial resolution image is acquired by employing a PET-X-ray CT examination apparatus. Also, a PET image is acquired by employing the PET-X-ray CT examination apparatus. Furthermore, an X-ray CT image of a high spatial resolution image is acquired by employing another X-ray CT ...

12/28/06 - 20060293583 - Method for automatic anatomy-specific treatment planning protocols based on historical integration of previously accepted plans
A method of automatically optimizing an inverse treatment plan by referencing data from accepted plan libraries. ...

12/28/06 - 20060293582 - Method and system of acquiring images with a medical imaging device
Methods and systems of acquiring images with a medical imaging device are provided. The method includes tracking a region of interest (ROI) location through a tracking system. Further, the method includes acquiring a first image of an object with the medical imaging device. In addition, the method includes indicating a ...

12/28/06 - 20060293581 - Marker device for x-ray, ultrasound and mr imaging
An imaging marker comprised of glass and iron-containing aluminum microspheres in a gel matrix which shows uniformly good contrast with MR, US and X-Ray imaging. The marker is small and can be easily introduced into tissue through a 12-gauge biopsy needle. The concentration of glass microspheres and the size dictate ...

12/28/06 - 20060293580 - Combined mr/pet system
A combined magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and positron emission tomography (PET) system is provided. In one embodiment, a system is provided comprising a radiofrequency (RF) antenna and an RF screen spaced apart from one another to create an RF field reflux zone. The RF screen comprises a plurality of openings, ...

12/28/06 - 20060293579 - Apparatus for angiographic x-ray photography
The invention relates to an X-ray imaging device for visualizing the blood flow in a coronary vascular tree of a patient. According to the invention a first set (1) of X-ray projection images of the vascular tree is recorded during various phases of the heart cycle with simultaneous recording of ...

12/21/06 - 20060287593 - System and method providing communication in a medical imaging system
Systems and methods providing a communication system for a medical imaging system are provided. The communication system includes a plurality of user interfaces within the medical imaging system for receiving user inputs. The communication system further includes at least one router for controlling communications of the plurality of user interfaces ...

12/07/06 - 20060276707 - System and method for monitoring the volume of urine within a bladder
The proposed system introduces a multi-frequency electromagnetic wave analysis method for non invasive monitoring the volume of urine in the bladder. The innovation of the proposed system according to the present invention provides means for analyzing signal information received, after propagation via the bladder, by applying a pre-defined prediction function ...

12/07/06 - 20060276706 - Methods and systems for medical imaging
Methods and systems for a medical imaging system are provided. The medical imaging system includes an input circuit configured to receive a voltage level signal indicative of a stream of pulses, a voltage level signal shape analyzer configured to determine shape characteristics of the received voltage level signal and an ...

11/30/06 - 20060270929 - System, method and arrangement which can use spectral encoding heterodyne interferometry techniques for imaging
Systems, arrangements and methods for obtaining three-dimensional imaging data are provided. For example, a broadband light source can provide a particular radiation. A first electro-magnetic radiation can be focused and diffracted, and then provided to at least one sample to generate a spectrally-encoded line. A second electro-magnetic radiation may be ...

11/30/06 - 20060270928 - Method and system for guided two dimensional colon screening
A method and system for guiding imaging reading for colon screening includes scrolling through a succession of two dimensional (2D) cross-sectional images of a colon in respective image planes. A point of intersection with a current image plane with the centerline of the colon is marked in a first color ...

11/30/06 - 20060270927 - Preoperative and intra-operative imaging-based procedure workflow with complexity scoring
A method of screening subjects for medical procedures involving the remote navigation of a medical device through the vasculature in an operating region. The method includes processing the image data of the operating region to determine a measure of the complexity of at least a portion of the vasculature in ...

11/30/06 - 20060270926 - Methods and systems to segment central sulcus and sylvian fissure
Methods, computer systems, and computer program products for segmenting tissue based upon image data representing brain tissue are disclosed. In the method, image data representing brain tissue is reformatted to a predetermined spatial orientation. Spatial statistics relating to spatial features of the represented brain tissue are determined. The represented brain ...

11/23/06 - 20060264734 - Receiving apparatus, transmitting apparatus and transmitting/receiving system
A receiving apparatus is for selecting and receiving a radio signal in a frame structure having an information body part including at least information body and an additional part including information for receiving field intensity measurement by using a plurality of antennas. The apparatus includes a controller that measures a ...

11/23/06 - 20060264733 - Image sensing apparatus, method thereof, storage medium and computer program
To provide an image sensing apparatus and the like comprising: imaging means; image reducing means for reducing an image size from imaging data obtained from the imaging means; moving image configuring means for rendering an image reduced by the image reducing means as a moving image; image processing means for ...

11/23/06 - 20060264732 - System and method for electromagnetic navigation in the vicinity of a metal object
A system and method for performing object localization based on the emission of electromagnetic fields. The electromagnetic fields are simultaneously emitted from different transmitters. One electromagnetic field is emitted at a base frequency; the remaining waves are emitted at frequencies that are harmonics of the base frequency. The composite magnetic ...

11/23/06 - 20060264731 - Virtual trial reduction system for hip arthroplasty and coordinate systems therefor
The invention relates to apparatus and methods for facilitating total hip arthroplasty. ...

11/16/06 - 20060258933 - Method of defining a biological target for treatment
A method of defining a biological target for treatment in which image detectable markers are placed at and correlated to the location or locations of tissue biopsy. By obtaining pathological analysis of the biopsy tissue specimens and correlating the analysis to the corresponding marker locations, the definitive pathological analysis of ...

11/16/06 - 20060258932 - Safe motion enabling sequence and system for a medical imaging apparatus
In an embodiment, a safe motion enabling method for a positioner e.g. a vascular positioner in a medical imaging apparatus, includes the actions of (i) holding a positioner at a predetermined stationary position against influence of gravity, (ii) operating a drive motor for the positioner at predetermined low speed; (iii) ...

11/09/06 - 20060253013 - Multi-mode internal imaging
The invention described herein provides systems and methods for multi-modal imaging with light and a second form of imaging. Light imaging involves the capture of low intensity light from a light-emitting object. A camera obtains a two-dimensional spatial distribution of the light emitted from the surface of the subject. Software ...

11/02/06 - 20060247511 - Ultra-low frequency electromagnetic tracking system
Described herein are one or more implementations for an electromagnetic (EM) position and orientation tracking system operating at an ultra-low frequency, which reduces the strength of eddy currents produced by nearby field-distorting electrically-conductive materials (“distorters”). This effectively reduces the overall distorting effect of distorters. ...

11/02/06 - 20060247510 - Volume measurement in 3d datasets
Volume measurement of for example a tumor in a 3D image dataset is an important and often performed task. The problem is to segment the tumor out of this volume in order to measure its dimensions. This problem is complicated by the fact that the tumors are often connected to ...

10/26/06 - 20060241373 - Use of eeg to measure cerebral changes during computer-based motion sickness-inducing tasks
The invention relates to a method of determining early onset of motion sickness by brain imaging. The method discloses an objective means of determining the onset of motion sickness by evaluating a specific region of the brain. The method can also be utilized in evaluating the predisposition toward motion sickness ...

10/26/06 - 20060241372 - Diagnostics device comprising an x-ray system
The invention relates to a diagnostics device and to a method for the operation thereof comprising an X-ray system for producing X-ray images, the system comprising an X-ray device and an image system for the X-ray device, and a system for locating objects, wherein adjusting means for changing the frequency ...

10/26/06 - 20060241371 - Method and system to correct motion blur in time-of-flight sensor systems
A method and system corrects motion blur in time-of-flight (TOF) image data in which acquired consecutive images may evidence relative motion between the TOF system and the imaged object or scene. Motion is deemed global if associated with movement of the TOF sensor system, and motion is deemed local if ...

10/26/06 - 20060241370 - Medical x-ray imaging workflow improvement
A method and system reduce radiation exposure by panning and zooming a first image of a patient acquired by an x-ray imaging system rather than using continuous radiation fluoroscopy. A first image of a region of interest is initially acquired. Subsequently, the patient may be repositioned with respect to the ...

10/26/06 - 20060241369 - Process and device for vascular navigation
A process and radiography device for aiding vascular navigation suitable for an area of interest wherein a series of successive images In of the region of interest is acquired by a image recording. From the series of images In thus acquired a determination is made of a first mask presenting ...

10/26/06 - 20060241368 - Apparatus for insertion of a medical device during a medical imaging process
The end-effector (150) includes a sheath (152) and a medical device or needle carrier (154) that is disposed within the interior compartment (166) of the sheath. Aperture (162) is located in a portion of the sheath proximal a distal end of the sheath that is inserted into a natural or ...

10/19/06 - 20060235290 - Method and apparatus for positioning a cutting tool for orthopedic surgery using a localization system
The present invention provides methods and apparatus that permit one to position a cutting jig or other component using a localization device to navigate different degrees of freedom of the component in discrete, sequential steps. For instance, a first mounting pin for a cutting jig that sets one or more, ...

10/19/06 - 20060235289 - Pacemaker lead with motion sensor
A system and method are provided for monitoring cardiac wall motion. A cardiac lead is provided with a motion sensor that is responsive to an excitation signal. The motion sensor signal induced by the excitation signal varies in time due to motion caused by myocardial wall motion. The time-varying motion ...

10/19/06 - 20060235288 - Mapping the coronary arteries on a sphere
A coronary arteries tree is approximated by a base sphere (32) which is best fitted to vessels centerlines (38). The base surface (32) is gridded to define pixels (52). The base sphere (32) is mapped to fit the centerlines (38) such that a true form surface (56) is determined. A ...

10/19/06 - 20060235287 - Apparatus and method for navigating an instrument through an anatomical structure
Apparatus for navigating an instrument through an anatomical structure of a patient's body volume, comprising a table for supporting the patient and at least a first C-arm having a first X-ray source and a first X-ray detector for acquiring a first series of 2D-images of the instrument whilst manoeuvering through ...

10/12/06 - 20060229513 - Diagnostic imaging system and image processing system
A functional image analyzing unit in an image processing system extracts an active region from the functional information data, serving as volume data, and a display-priority determining unit determines the display-priority on the basis of a volume of the active region or a voxel value of the active region. An ...

09/28/06 - 20060217612 - Biological information monitoring apparatus
A biological information monitoring apparatus highly precisely observes a clothed subject who is taking any desired posture. The apparatus acquires information on positional displacements of the surface of a living body, by generating a high-frequency electromagnetic wave to radiate it into air, detecting the electromagnetic wave scattered by the surface ...

08/24/06 - 20060189864 - Computer-assisted hip joint resurfacing method and system
A hip resurfacing CAS system for guiding an operator in altering a femoral head in computer-assisted surgery for subsequent implanting of a femoral head implant, comprises a trackable reference on the femur. A registration tool is trackable. A bone-altering tool is associated with a resurfacing of the femoral head. A ...

08/17/06 - 20060183995 - Surface identification using microwave signals for microwave-based detection of cancer
A method and a system of determining a surface location defining an interface between an object to image and an antenna is provided. The method uses geometric principles and the fact that an impedance mismatch at the interface results in significant reflection. A propagation time from the surface to each ...

08/17/06 - 20060183994 - Projector with transmitter information receiver and method of correcting distortion of projected image
A projector has a transmission time information reception unit for calculating the distances between a transmitter and first and second ultrasonic receivers based on reception times of ultrasonic and infrared pulses transmitted from a transmitter-equipped pointer rod for pointing to positions on a projection surface. The projector also has an ...

08/17/06 - 20060183993 - Device, system, and method for locating an in-vivo signal source
Devices, systems and methods for locating an in-vivo signal source. For example, a system for tracking an in-vivo image sensor includes: a location detecting unit to locate the in-vivo image sensor over time; and a data modifying unit to modify data sampled by the location detecting unit based on information ...

08/17/06 - 20060183992 - Ultrasonic endoscope device
An ultrasonic endoscope device includes an optical image obtaining device that obtains an optical image of an examinee, an ultrasonic-image obtaining device that obtains an ultrasonic image of the examinee, a positional-information obtaining device that obtains positional information of the optical image obtaining device with respect to the examinee upon ...

08/17/06 - 20060183991 - Polymorphisms in the th clcn7 gene as genetic markers for bone mass
Provided are genetic methods and materials for assessing bone mineral density (BMD) and determining the susceptibility of an individual to a disorder which is associated with a low level of BMD, the method comprising use of chloride channel 7 (Clcn7) marker. The methods may be used e.g. for diagnosis of ...

08/03/06 - 20060173273 - System or method for examining a patient by means of an imaging medical diagnostic equipment
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 ...

08/03/06 - 20060173272 - Method for analyzing medical image data using level set
A method for analyzing medical image includes obtaining a plurality of surface fronts on an object, such points being disposed in a three dimensional volume in the object; varying the volume of each one of the points such volumes combining into a common volume; and terminating the process when the ...

08/03/06 - 20060173271 - Method for analyzing medical image data
A method for analyzing a medical image. The process: establishes a predetermined criteria; obtains data in a plane traverse the anatomical object; identifies a point disposed on the object in the plane; detects contour points of the object in the plane from the identified point; analyzes the obtained contour points ...

08/03/06 - 20060173270 - Adaptable user interface for diagnostic imaging
A method of operating a user interface is provided. The method includes receiving a first control command at a console operationally coupled to a first and second medical system, wherein the console has control over both the first and second medical systems. The first medical system is operated based upon ...

08/03/06 - 20060173269 - Integrated skin-mounted multifunction device for use in image-guided surgery
The invention comprises an integrated skin-mountable multifunction device for use with a computer assisted or image guided surgical system and methods of using the same, wherein the multifunction device includes a patient mountable portion that has at least one position indicating element and at least one imageable pattern whose geometry ...

08/03/06 - 20060173268 - Methods and systems for controlling acquisition of images
Systems and methods for interacting effectively with three-dimensional data are provided such that a data acquisition system of an imaging system can be guided appropriately to gather relevant information from the object being imaged. In one embodiment, the imaging system includes the data acquisition system for obtaining a three-dimensional image ...

08/03/06 - 20060173267 - Method and device for administering health care remotely
The video medicine method and system disclosed includes at least one remote center configured to examine a patient, communicate with a diagnostic center enabling a doctor to provide medical care via video conference. ...

08/03/06 - 20060173266 - Ex vivo verification of biopsy tissue samples
An instrument for verification of presence of image enhancing, contrasting agent in a biopsy sample which was obtained by imaging the lesion area with an imaging modality which is sensitive to the contrasting agent. In one embodiment of the invention, an optical spectrometer is used to analyze biopsy samples for ...

08/03/06 - 20060173265 - Method and apparatus for receiving data in human body communication system
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for receiving data in a human body communication system. The receiving apparatus, which comprises plural receiving electrodes, selects the optimum pair of receiving electrodes when receiving data, so that it can improve quality of received information and obtain position information of a ...

08/03/06 - 20060173264 - Interface apparatus for passive tracking systems and method of use thereof
An interface apparatus (20) for tracking by a tracking system (40) of an object(s) in space for position and orientation and for interacting with the tracking system (40). The interface apparatus (20) comprises passive detectable devices (12,14,16,22) trackable for position by the tracking system (40). A mounting device (10,24) receives ...

07/27/06 - 20060167356 - Method and apparatus for automatic self-aligning docking of a couch with a magnetic resonance imaging scanner
A docking assembly connected to a movable couch (30) docks the couch with an imaging apparatus (10). Couch alignment surfaces (72) mate with corresponding alignment surfaces (64) of a connecting region (50) of the imaging apparatus (10) to define a docked position of the movable couch (30) with respect to ...

07/27/06 - 20060167355 - Method and apparatus for determining peripheral breast thickness
A method, computer software product and computer system for analyzing digital mammograms. The method, computer software product and computer system involve a generating phantom thickness object; receiving a set of dimensions for a breast; and, transforming the phantom thickness object to conform to the set of dimensions for the breast ...

07/13/06 - 20060155185 - Non-invasive quantitative myocardial perfusion assessment
A computer-readable medium, a device and a method for the quantitative assess,emt pf cardiac perfusion. A myocardium depicted on a series of cardiac images is divided into image segments, wherein the image segment comprises at least one image pixel. Then a cardiac perfusion parameter is determined for each of said ...

07/13/06 - 20060155184 - Medical viewing system and method for detecting borders of an object of interest in noisy images
The invention relates to a viewing system and a method for detecting an object of interest in a sequence of images (IS). Said object of interest is detected by first locating localizers related to said object of interest and by locating borders (BL) related to said object of interest using ...

06/22/06 - 20060135866 - Three-dimensional medical imaging apparatus
By adding perspective information in addition to binocular parallax, the invention provides a three-dimensional medical imaging apparatus that allows surgery to be performed with a more natural three-dimensional view, similar to that achieved with the naked eye. The three-dimensional medical imaging apparatus includes an image-acquisition optical system and an imaging ...

06/22/06 - 20060135865 - Method and apparatus for synching of images using regions of interest mapped by a user
A system and method for synchronizing a plurality of three-dimensional images. A user may manipulate three-dimensional images so the images have similar viewing parameters. A user may then link the three-dimensional images so a change in the viewing parameters in a first image may cause a corresponding change in viewing ...

06/08/06 - 20060122483 - System for use in displaying images of a body part
A system for use during a medical or surgical procedure on a body. The system generates a display representing the position of two or more body elements during the procedure based on a reference image data set generated by a scanner. The system produces a reference image of a body ...

06/08/06 - 20060122482 - Medical image acquisition system for receiving and transmitting medical images instantaneously and method of using the same
An apparatus and method of acquiring video data from a source, having a source transmission going to a home base computer, a remote computer or image/audio receiving device. The home base computer receiving, compressing, converting the acquired data from a video format to a digital image format, transmitting the data ...

06/08/06 - 20060122481 - System and method for location based remote services
A system and method for locating and servicing a medical device. A portable computer system transmits a wireless signal to physically locate and identify the medical device which is disposed in proximity to the portable computing system. Further, the medical device may be wirelessly coupled to the portable computer system. ...

06/08/06 - 20060122480 - Segmenting occluded anatomical structures in medical images
A method for segmenting an anatomical structure having portions occluded in a digital image wherein the digital image is produced by a projection-based medical imaging modality. The method includes the steps of: outlining an unoccluded portion of the anatomical structure in a training image; augmenting the occluded portion of the ...

06/08/06 - 20060122479 - Device for adjusting a dual-servo drum brake with internal shoes
A device for adjusting a dual-servo brake with internal shoes (9) being supported on a shoe-holder plate (2) so as perform floating selfreinforcing or automatic activation movements against a braking surface of a drum. The device comprises: adjustment elements (30) comprising thrust surfaces (31) cooperating with opposed counter-thrust surfaces (32) ...

06/01/06 - 20060116567 - Method and apparatus for image reconstruction using data decomposition for all or portions of the processing flow
A method and apparatus for processing raw image data to create processed images. Raw image data is acquired. The raw image data is decomposed by a data decomposer into N subsets of raw image data. The number N is based on a number of available image generation processors. The N ...

06/01/06 - 20060116566 - Medical imaging device having means for rendering the detector orientation and the display orientation essentially equal
The invention refers to a medical imaging device (1) comprising an X-ray source (2) for irradiating an object to be imaged. Detector means (3) having an adjustable orientation detect the X-rays after passage through the object. Conversion means convert the detected X-rays into image data. Processing means (4) process the ...

05/25/06 - 20060111628 - Image analysis method for abnormal hip structures based on transverse sections
An image analysis method for abnormal hip structures. A plurality of transverse sections of a bone structure are provided. Structural features on the transverse sections are obtained. Abnormities of the structural features of the bone structure are recognized. Structural and feature properties of the bone structure are estimated according to ...

05/11/06 - 20060100497 - Medical information system, program product for use in the medical information system and method of processing data to manage a medical procedures
A medical information system includes a data-acquiring unit which acquires, in time sequence, condition data representing at least one of conditions of medical apparatuses used in a medical procedure, conditions of medical instruments used in the medical procedure, conditions of medical articles used in the medical procedure, conditions of patient ...

05/11/06 - 20060100496 - Device and method for in vivo illumination
An in vivo imaging device including a hybrid illumination unit. The hybrid illumination unit may include, for example, a plurality of discrete light sources and/or resistors and/or optical resin. ...

05/04/06 - 20060094951 - Computer-aided-design of skeletal implants
The present invention is directed to a computer aided design method for producing an implant for a patient prior to operation comprising the steps of: generating data with a non-invasive 3D (3-dimensional) scan of the patient's defect site that digitally represents the area that will receive the implant; designing and ...

05/04/06 - 20060094950 - Apparatus and method for cone beam computed tomography breast imaging
Cone beam volume CT breast imaging is performed with a gantry frame on which a cone-beam radiation source and a digital area detector are mounted. The patient rests on an ergonomically designed table with a hole or two holes to allow one breast or two breasts to extend through the ...

05/04/06 - 20060094949 - Methods and systems for real time response to medical emergencies
An emergency medical system, computer readable mediums with a computer programs for and methods for responding to an emergency in real time are disclosed. The emergency medical systems includes a emergency medical station and an operations center. The emergency medical station includes a controller, a video camera, a communication module, ...

04/20/06 - 20060084860 - Method and system for virtual endoscopy with guidance for biopsy
A method for virtual endoscopy in a lumen includes acquiring from a patient an imaging dataset exhibiting a lesion external to a lumen wall; deriving a three-dimensional (3-D) volume of the lesion; obtaining data on maximum bend characteristics for a given endoscope; and deriving projection criteria, based on the 3-D ...

04/20/06 - 20060084859 - Apparatus and method for imaging objects with wavefields
A transmission wave field imaging method, comprising the transmission of an incident wave field into an object, the incident wave field propagating into the object and, at least, partially scattering. Also includes the measuring of a wave field transmitted, at least in part, through an object to obtain a measured ...

04/20/06 - 20060084858 - Brain function decoding process and system
A method of interpreting cognitive response to a stimulus is disclosed. The method includes collecting baseline neural activity data from a subject absent a stimulus. Neural activity data is collected while the subject is being stimulated through exposure to a stimulus. A unique three-dimensional cognitive engram is then plotted representative ...

04/20/06 - 20060084857 - Enhancement magnetizer for magnetic resonance imaging screening
A method and apparatus for enhancing detection of a ferromagnetic threat object by magnetizing the threat object with a separate magnetic field, prior to scanning of the subject by a ferromagnetic-detecting sensor system. ...

04/13/06 - 20060079753 - Pre-acquisition identification of region for image acquisition time optimization for radiation imaging systems
A SPECT imaging system has at least one detector head, adapted for detecting a radioisotope emission from a patient, and a collimator, which directs said radioisotope emission towards said detector head, a movement subsystem, which moves at least one of a patient being imaged, or said detector heads, relative to ...

04/13/06 - 20060079752 - System for providing situation-dependent, real-time visual support to a surgeon, with associated documentation and archiving of visual representations
A system for providing the situation-dependent real-time visual support to a surgeon during a surgical operation, and for real-time documentation and archiving of the visual impressions generated by the support system and perceived by the surgeon during the operation, has a visualization device for outputting data, to the surgeon during ...

04/13/06 - 20060079751 - Biomagnetic measurement apparatus
Disclosed herewith is a biomagnetic measurement apparatus capable of displaying electrical excitement as a planispheric map. (First processing 70) A CAM (current arrow map) 71 and another CAM 72 are obtained from magnetocardiogram waveforms measured from both front and back sides of a subject using the data at a point ...

04/13/06 - 20060079750 - Systems and methods for localizing vascular architecture, and evaluation and monitoring of functional behavior of same
A system is provided utilizing dynamic imaging protocol to localize vascular architecture, and to evaluate and monitor functional behavior of the vascular architecture for pre-operative, post-operative and diagnostic purposes. The system includes, among other things, a scanner having within its objective portion an assembly for capturing a photon beam emitted ...

04/13/06 - 20060079749 - Frequency shift keying radar with ambiguity detection
A range detection apparatus comprising a transmitter adapted to transmit a microwave signal and a receiver adapted to receive an echo signal reflected from a target which corresponds to a portion of the transmitted signal; a signal generating means adapted to generate a drive signal to be applied to the ...

04/13/06 - 20060079748 - Kit for image guided surgical procedures
An embodiment of the present invention provides a kit of parts for use in a surgical procedure performed under image guidance, and particularly under real time image guidance. The kit includes a sterilized drape for use with the chosen imaging machine and which can be used to provide a sterile ...

04/13/06 - 20060079747 - Method and apparatus for detecting a load change upon a structure and analyzing characteristics of resulting damage
A sensor network is attached to a structure and employed to detect and analyze load changes. The sensor network has transducers, capable of acting as both passive sensors and active actuators, integrated within it. In a passive mode, the transducers detect load changes upon the structure, such as impacts. Upon ...

04/13/06 - 20060079746 - Apparatus and method for analysis of tissue classes along tubular structures
A method for analyzing tissue classes along a tubular structure defined by voxels is disclosed. A tubular shaped region of interest (ROI) is constructed along a predetermined centerline of the tubular structure according to the following: at least one point is defined along the centerline to define the extremities of ...

04/13/06 - 20060079745 - Surgical navigation with overlay on anatomical images
A system and method are provided for control of a navigation system for deploying a medical device within a subject, and for enhancement of a display image of anatomical features for viewing the projected location and movement of medical devices, and projected locations of a variety of anatomical features and ...

04/13/06 - 20060079744 - Method and system for providing a noise based scan control
Method and system for scanning a patient using a medical imaging system is described. The described method includes measuring a signal-to-noise ratio of an acquired data and/or reconstructed image and comparing the same with a selectable signal-to-noise ratio threshold. The method further includes controlling a remainder of the scan based ...

04/13/06 - 20060079743 - Methods and apparatus to facilitate visualization of anatomical shapes
A method includes generating a first response including a plurality of potential first objects of interest of a first shape from data regarding a region of interest (ROI), generating a second response including a plurality of second objects of interest for a second shape different than the first shape from ...

04/06/06 - 20060074290 - Methodologies linking patterns from multi-modality datasets
A method is disclosed to acquire imaging and non-imaging datasets from like objects. A linkage is found using a partial least squares (PLS) technique between imaging and non-imaging datasets. The linkage is then reduced to an expression of a single numerical assessment. The single numerical assessment is then used as ...

04/06/06 - 20060074289 - Wireless determination of endoscope orientation
Apparatus for performing a medical procedure includes an invasive probe having opposite distal and proximal ends. The probe includes a transmitter, which is arranged to transmit an energy field, and a receiver, which is arranged to receive the energy field, wherein the transmitter and the receiver are disposed at the ...

04/06/06 - 20060074288 - Estimating visceral fat by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
A system and a method of using dual-energy absoptiometry to estimate visceral fat metrics and display results, preferably as related to normative data. The process involves deriving x-ray measurements for respective pixel positions related to a two-dimensional projection image of a body slice containing visceral fat as well as subcutaneous ...

04/06/06 - 20060074287 - Systems, methods and apparatus for dual mammography image detection
Systems and methods are provided by which a mammography imaging system offers X-ray and ultrasound imaging that allows sharing of common hardware such as the computer and display. Small regions of interest are imaged with X-ray at higher image quality by using a second sensor with higher DQE than the ...

04/06/06 - 20060074286 - System and method for scanning a patient
Systems and methods for using a patient display is described. The described system includes a medical imaging system. The medical imaging system includes a gantry, a patient display, and a computer. The gantry at least partially circumscribes a patient viewing area. The patient display is viewable from the patient viewing ...

04/06/06 - 20060074285 - Apparatus and method for fusion and in-operating-room presentation of volumetric data and 3-d angiographic data
An apparatus and method for fusing images, views and data acquired prior to a medical operation by a medical imaging device with images, views and data acquired by another medical imaging device during the operation. The acquired and fused data includes identification and classification of plaque deposited along blood vessels. ...

03/23/06 - 20060064001 - Optical tensor imaging
A method of measuring local and propagating pulsatile behavior of a vasculature system provides a way to non-invasively measure vascular dynamics and, in particular, allows for objective measurement of the propagating expansion-contraction waves. The method includes capturing a time-series of optical images, and analyzing the images to produce a time-series ...

03/23/06 - 20060064000 - Apparatus and method for multi-modal imaging
An imaging system for imaging an object. The imaging system includes a support member adapted to receive the object in an immobilized state. The system also includes first means for imaging the immobilized object in a first imaging mode to capture a first image, and second means for imaging the ...

03/23/06 - 20060063999 - User interface for guided radiation therapy
A facility for presenting a visual user interface for guiding the performance of a process relating to a patient localization and tracking system is described. The facility displays the user interface in a first state that corresponds to a first process task in an ordered sequence of process tasks. Each ...

03/23/06 - 20060063998 - Navigation and visualization of an access needle system
A system for navigating and guiding a surgical instrument during a surgical procedure. A transmitter is positioned near a patient's anatomy. A receiver is attached to the surgical instrument. The position of the surgical instrument is tracked using the transmitter and receiver. A processing unit determines the location of the ...

03/16/06 - 20060058626 - Universal healthcare communication systems and methods
Medical communication systems and related methods are provided for facilitating the sending of medical treatment related communications to users of various user communication devices, such as wireless devices, over one or more networks. Users of such a communication device may securely log on to a host computer system and access ...

03/16/06 - 20060058625 - Medical image diagnostic apparatus and method of perusing medical images
An ultrasound diagnostic system 200 is provided with operation input device 6 configured to set up examination information of examinee P, operation acknowledgement device 110 configured to acknowledge operation signals received from operation input device 6, operation log discriminator configured to issue time when an operation log ID is acceptable, ...

03/16/06 - 20060058624 - Medical image display apparatus
There is provided a medical image display apparatus comprising a storage unit which stores data of a plurality of different types of medical images including the same region of a subject to be examined which are generated by the same type of image generating device, and a display control unit ...

03/16/06 - 20060058623 - Physiological definition user interface
A medical imaging system includes image acquisition circuitry, a display, and a processor coupled to the image acquisition circuitry and the display. In addition, a memory is coupled to the processor and stores a user interface program that causes the processor to display a physiological marker on the display, receive ...

03/16/06 - 20060058622 - Method and apparatus for imaging of vessel segments
An apparatus, method and software arrangement for imaging a surface of a structure that is in contact with an opaque fluid is provided. The apparatus includes an article of manufacture (e.g., a housing), a fluid delivery arrangement and an imaging arrangement. The housing includes an aperture formed in the article ...

03/16/06 - 20060058621 - Digital topological analysis of trabecular bone mr images and prediction of osteoporosis fractures
The invention provides method, system and device for determining trabecular bone structure and strength by digital topological analysis, and offers, for the first time, a demonstration of superior associations between vertebral deformity and a number of architectural indices measured in the distal radius, thus permitting reliable and noninvasive detection and ...

03/16/06 - 20060058620 - Setting a relative position of a radiation device and a patient
A method and arrangement for setting a relative position of a radiation device and a patient. The invention relates to the use of radiation therapy for the targeted, selective destruction of tumors. ...

03/16/06 - 20060058619 - System and method for sensory defect simulation
A visual defect simulation system receives a functional field map produced by an MRI system that relates locations in a patient's brain to locations in the patient's field of view. Planned medical operations are indicated at locations in the patient's brain and any resulting vision loss is simulated with a ...

03/16/06 - 20060058618 - Medical kinematic analysis apparatus and a medical kinematic analysis method
A medical kinematic analysis apparatuses includes a tracking point coordinate acquiring unit to generate coordinate time series data representing a coordinate of a tracking point on a heart from the time series image data, a motion information acquiring unit to generate time series motion information of the tracking point from ...

03/16/06 - 20060058617 - Method and system for displaying medical images
In a medical image display system, a gas supply unit is configured to supply first gas into a first cavity and second gas into a second cavity. A switching display unit is connected to a display and is configured to determine whether the first gas or the second gas is ...

03/16/06 - 20060058616 - Interactive computer-assisted surgery system and method
A system and method for providing computer assistance for performing a medical procedure provides a graphical user interface to guide and/or assist a user, for example a surgeon, performing the medical procedure, whether surgical or non-surgical. The computer-assisted system comprises a software application that may be used for a medical ...

03/16/06 - 20060058615 - Method and system for facilitating surgery
In a method for facilitating surgery, a signal or signals are transmitted from one or more transmitters coupled to a surgical probe, and the signal or signals are received at a plurality of receivers. An estimate of a position of a portion of the surgical probe is determined based on ...

03/16/06 - 20060058614 - Tomographic image observation apparatus, endoscopic apparatus, and probe used therefor
A probe capable of obtaining both optical image information and ultrasonic image information without being affected by radiation noise with a relatively simple structure. The probe includes an insertion part to be inserted into a body of an object and having at least one region for transmitting light and ultrasonic ...

03/16/06 - 20060058613 - Respiration measurement apparatus
To provide a respiration measurement apparatus for measuring respiration of a human subject by using an image pickup device to ensure the privacy of the human subject. Respiration is measured by separating image pickup elements in an image pickup device connected to a respiration measurement apparatus into nonfunctional light receiving ...

03/16/06 - 20060058612 - Medical alert communication systems and methods
Medical alert communication systems and related methods are provided for facilitating the sending of real-time alert notifications to users of various user communication devices, such as wireless devices, over one or more networks. Upon receiving an alert notification, a user of such a communication device may securely log on to ...

03/16/06 - 20060058611 - Multimodal miniature microscope
Apparatus for receiving and positioning optical components. The apparatus includes a substrate, one or more mounting slots, and one or more springs. The one or more mounting slots are formed in the substrate, and each mounting slot includes a mounting slot wall. At least one of the mounting slots is ...

03/16/06 - 20060058610 - Increasing the efficiency of quantitation in stress echo
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for extracting ultrasound summary information useful for increasing efficiency of quantitation of a stress echo examination performed using an ultrasound machine. One embodiment of the present invention comprises a front-end arranged to transmit ultrasound waves into moving cardiac structure and blood ...

03/16/06 - 20060058609 - Extracting ultrasound summary information useful for inexperienced users of ultrasound
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for generating an image responsive to moving cardiac structure and blood, and extracting clinically relevant information based on anatomical landmarks located within the heart. One embodiment of the present invention comprises at least one processor responsive to signals received from the ...

03/16/06 - 20060058608 - Frequency resolved imaging system
A non-invasive imaging and analysis system suitable for non-invasive imaging and analysis of defects or malignant aspects of targets such as cancer in skin or human tissue and suitable for measuring concentrations of specific components, such as blood glucose concentration includes an optical processing system which generates a probe and ...

03/16/06 - 20060058607 - Microscopic dynamic mechanical analyzer
An electromagnetic apparatus, comprises a conductive loop comprising two parallel conductive legs joined at a free end by a sample contacting member and a magnetic circuit that imposes a magnetic field in opposite directions across the respective legs. A method of mechanically characterizing a sample, comprises imposing a magnetic field ...

03/16/06 - 20060058606 - Microwave-based examination using hypothesis testing
Microwave examination of individuals is carried out by transmitting microwave signals from multiple antenna locations into an individual and receiving the backscattered microwave signals at multiple antenna locations to provide received signals from the antennas. The received signals are processed to remove the skin interface reflection component of the signal ...

03/16/06 - 20060058605 - User interactive method for indicating a region of interest
Method user interactive indication of a region of interest within an image is provided. A user interface is used to select a point on an initial linear border segment of a region of interest. The user drops the point at a new position and a processor forms a new, non-linear ...

03/16/06 - 20060058604 - System and method for hybrid tracking in surgical navigation
A system and method for hybrid tracking in surgical navigation is disclosed. A plurality of tracking technologies is used in a medical procedure where a reconciler determines an active tracking technology. The reconciler determines the active tracking technology during the medical procedure. A switch may then activate one or more ...

03/16/06 - 20060058603 - Medical media file management system and method
A medical communications and management system (MCMS) that is operative to compile, store, retrieve and transmit digitized medical information from a variety of medical imaging modalities, as well as digital information such as scanned in images, digital photographs, audio files, and digitized information corresponding to monitored physiological conditions, such as ...

03/16/06 - 20060058602 - Interstitial fluid analyzer
A device useful for measuring an analyte in the interstitial fluid of an animal comprising an array chamber having an array of one or more microprojections and a detection compartment comprising a sensor in selective fluid communication with the array chamber. Also included are two extraction electrodes for inducing electrotransport ...

03/16/06 - 20060058601 - System and method for translating medical imaging system patient tables
A system and method for translating a patient table is described. The described patient table includes a linearly translatable portion, a drive screw assembly, a power transmission assembly, and a drive train. The translatable portion is configured to be positioned in a plurality of selectable positions between a fully inserted ...

03/16/06 - 20060058600 - Electrode system
This invention relates to an electrode arrangement (1), in particular for electroimpedance tomography, having multiple electrodes (4) for electric contacting of measurement object and a belt-shaped electrode carrier (3.1-3.4) for encompassing the measurement object, with the electrodes (4) being attached to the belt-shaped electrode carrier (3.1-3.4). It is proposed that ...

03/09/06 - 20060052686 - Feature-based composing for 3d mr angiography images
Multiple volumes that are to be aligned to form a single volume are processed. The system and method use an equalization step, a edge detection step and a correlation step to determine the overlapping positions between the first volume and the second volume of a volume pair having a maximum ...

03/09/06 - 20060052685 - Pet - mri hybrid apparatus and method of implementing the same
There is provided a PET-MRI hybrid apparatus and method for integrating a PET image and an MRI image so that anatomical, hemodynamical and molecular information on human tissues are simultaneously presented in a single image. The PET-MRI hybrid system comprises a first scanner for obtaining anatomical and hemodynamical information, and ...

03/09/06 - 20060052684 - Medical cockpit system
Measurement information of a patient 11 in a clinic, video of a medical procedure site, voice in the clinic, and video information of a body including an affected part of the patient are integrated and sent to a medical cockpit through a network 40. In the medical cockpit, the video ...

03/02/06 - 20060047195 - Combinational computer aided diagnosis
A computer-implemented method for combinational computer aided diagnosis (C-CAD) includes providing volume data of tissue, providing a database of disease and pathologies, and providing action items for processing the volume data. The method further comprises selecting at least two diseases of interest for the volume data, selecting at least one ...

02/16/06 - 20060036151 - System for monitoring a position of a medical instrument
A system for monitoring a position of a medical instrument with respect to a patient's body, including a medical instrument, a reference mount attachable to the patient's body for movement with the patient's body, and an electromagnetic unit for association with the reference mount and the medical instrument for monitoring ...

02/16/06 - 20060036150 - Method for generating intermediate images when imaging with the aid of a tomographic imaging facility
A method is disclosed for, such as with the aid of a tomographic imaging facility or in particular a computer tomograph, in a number of consecutive measurement scans, acquiring an object volume of an examination object. A series of main images is obtained by reconstructing in each case one main ...

02/16/06 - 20060036149 - Navigated femoral axis finder
A long bone axis finder has a shaft extending along an axis and a first and second end. A tip portion is provided for releasable coupling to the shaft first end. A wedge element having an open side is provided for lateral engagement with said shaft. The wedge element is ...

02/16/06 - 20060036148 - Navigated surgical sizing guide
The present invention provides a navigated surgical sizing guide for intraoperatively making surgical measurements. ...

02/16/06 - 20060036147 - Systems and methods for detecting and presenting textural information from medical images
The invention is directed to systems and methods for detecting and presenting textural information from medical images. In one embodiment, a medical imaging system includes an imaging transducer assembly configured to emit one or more energy pulses and receive one or more echo signals, and a console, coupled to the ...

02/16/06 - 20060036146 - Systems and methods for detecting and presenting textural information from medical images
The invention is directed to systems and methods for detecting and presenting textural information from medical images. In one embodiment, a medical imaging system includes an imaging transducer assembly configured to emit one or more energy pulses and receive one or more echo signals, and a console, coupled to the ...

02/09/06 - 20060030770 - Noninvasive pulmonary performance measurement method and system
A system and method for measuring a pulmonary performance value of a subject. In one embodiment, a system includes one or more imaging devices, each configured to capture one or more images of a subject inside an interior chamber, such as a plethysmograph chamber. An exemplary system also includes an ...

02/09/06 - 20060030769 - System and method for loading timepoints for analysis of disease progression or response to therapy
A system and method for loading a timepoint for comparison with a previously loaded timepoint are provided. The method comprises: selecting an image dataset of the timepoint; validating the image dataset of the timepoint against a validated image dataset of the previously loaded timepoint; and constructing a volume based on ...

02/09/06 - 20060030768 - System and method for monitoring disease progression or response to therapy using multi-modal visualization
A system and method for monitoring disease progression or response to therapy using multi-modal visualization are provided. The method comprises: selecting a first image dataset of a first timepoint; loading the first image dataset of the first timepoint; selecting a second image dataset of a second timepoint; loading the second ...

02/02/06 - 20060025672 - Radiation emission control method, apparatus and program
A radiation emission control method, apparatus and the program capable of detecting respiratory phases of a test subject with constant accuracy and emitting radiation rays to the test subject in synchronization with an intended respiratory phase, while minimizing the radiation exposure to the subject. A test subject having a contour ...

02/02/06 - 20060025671 - Image display apparatus, image display method and the program
An image display apparatus and method capable of accurately retrieving images of comparable cases to that of an image to be diagnosed from multitudes of images. Data of a diagnostic image which has anatomical structures obtained by imaging a predetermined region of a subject to which a diagnosis is to ...

02/02/06 - 20060025670 - System and method for efficient diagnostic analysis of ophthalmic examinations
A digital medical diagnostic system according to the present invention enables ophthalmologists to view patient and other images remotely to diagnose various conditions. The system includes at least one modality, one or more viewing stations, and an image server. The modality generates patient images associated with examinations, while the image ...

02/02/06 - 20060025669 - System and method for linking vois across timepoints for analysis of disease progression or response to therapy
A system and method for linking volumes of interest (VOIs) across timepoints are provided. The method comprises: loading an image dataset of a first timepoint and an image dataset of a second timepoint; registering the image dataset of the first timepoint and the image dataset of the second timepoint; displaying ...

02/02/06 - 20060025668 - Operating table with embedded tracking technology
A system and method for embedding tracking technology in a medical table is disclosed. A plurality of table sensors is attached to a medical table to form an array. An instrument sensor is attached to an instrument. At least one of the table sensors and the instrument sensor generates at ...

02/02/06 - 20060025667 - Method for tumor perfusion assessment in clinical trials using dynamic contrast enhanced mri
In a clinical trial using dceMRI, the assessment of tumor perfusion has problems of noise and reproducibility. To address those problems, an end-to-end method develops and enforces a standard imaging protocol, ensures site compliance both by pre-qualification and throughout the trial, ensures that the scanners function properly both at the ...

01/26/06 - 20060020196 - Diagnosis device
A diagnosis device having a device for producing a series of images, such as a computer tomography device or an ultrasound device. There is also a device for the passive movement of an object and a device that can be stereotactically moved independent of the passive movement object, wherein this ...

01/26/06 - 20060020195 - Verifying lesion characteristics using beam shapes
A patient's lesion is localized for the purpose of administering radiation treatment by obtaining a beam shape representation along one or more beam directions of a radiation treatment device. An image corresponding to the lesion is obtained from each beam direction, and the beam shape and image are fixed to ...

01/19/06 - 20060015029 - Body image analysis system
A method, apparatus and program product provide analysis and data resources by allowing a user to manipulate and track a scanned and/or displayed body image, providing an online self help interface that includes answers to anticipated questions, as well as a back-end statistical database useful in scientific analysis. ...

01/12/06 - 20060009693 - Apparatus for imaging and treating a breast
A system for imaging and treating a breast of a patient includes a table configured to receive the patient thereon, having an aperture formed therein configured to receive the breast of the patient pendent therethrough and positionable over a bath configured to contain a medium. Means for transmitting and receiving ...

01/12/06 - 20060009692 - Medical image storage apparatus protectable of personal information
A medical image storage apparatus includes a receiving unit, a table preparation unit, the first storage unit, the second storage unit, the first unit, the second unit, and an output unit. The receiving unit is configured to receive medical image information resulting from a medical imaging apparatus. The table preparation ...

01/05/06 - 20060004277 - Initiation of dynamic data acquisition
Provided is a data acquisition system comprising a CPU, radiation detector, buffer, and a storage device in communication with the buffer and which is capable of storing information received from the buffer. The data acquisition system includes a method for sequentially monitoring data from one region of interest based on ...

01/05/06 - 20060004276 - Motor for an in-vivo device
The present invention may provide a system, method and device containing a motor. The motor may propel an in-vivo device by rotating a propeller situated for example outside of an outer shell of such device with an electromagnetic field generated by for example a plurality of electrical coils situated for ...

01/05/06 - 20060004275 - Systems and methods for localized image registration and fusion
Systems and methods are described for co-registering, displaying and quantifying images from numerous different medical modalities, such as CT, MRI and SPECT. In this novel approach co-registration and image fusion is based on multiple user-defined Regions-of-Interest (ROI), which may be subsets of entire image volumes, from multiple modalities, where the ...

01/05/06 - 20060004274 - Fusing nuclear medical images with a second imaging modality
Co-registration or fusion of nuclear medical images with images of the same region obtained with a different modality, such as Computerized Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Ultrasound (US) is improved by using the Compton scatter principle to enhance anatomical boundary secondary image information in nuclear image data that ...

12/29/05 - 20050288572 - Medical imaging system with integrated body monitoring device
In some preferred embodiments, a medical imaging system with an integrated body monitoring device is disclosed which includes: a movable platform for supporting a patient during image acquisition; an image acquisition device for the acquisition of images of the patient upon the platform; a body monitoring device for the monitoring ...

12/29/05 - 20050288571 - Mobile medical workstation
A medical workstation is defined by a supporting structure having at least one medical diagnostic instrument disposed thereupon. A first display is further disposed on a first side of the supporting structure and a second display is disposed on a second side of the supporting structure in a manner substantially ...

12/29/05 - 20050288570 - Method and apparatus for monitoring cardiac activity
A method and apparatus for monitoring cardiac activity starting from a series of images of the heart made by X-rays. Attenuation of the X-rays is sampled on an area subject to repetitive thickenings of at least one wall of the heart, and a repetitive attenuation signal is interpreted as a ...

12/29/05 - 20050288569 - Grid computing on radiology network
A grid computing system and method is provided for medical data processing. The grid computing system comprises a software infrastructure, and an imaging device capable of interfacing with the software infrastructure over a distributed electronic network. Also included is a plurality of CPUs capable of interfacing with the software infrastructure ...

12/29/05 - 20050288568 - Real-time automatic searching system for medical image and method for the same
A real-time automatic searching system for medical image in a hospital and a method for the same are proposed. The system comprises at least one medical instrument to generate a digital image for a body portion of a patient; a remote host connected to the medical instrument through a network ...

12/29/05 - 20050288567 - Radiation detector
A sound output portion 7, a power supply switch 4, and a power supply portion 3, which are provided at a detachable portion A of a manipulation grip 1 are configured to be detachable from a main body portion B of the manipulation grip 1. Accordingly, upon sterilization using a ...

12/22/05 - 20050283066 - X-ray diagnostic imaging system and x-ray diagnostic imaging method
An X-ray diagnostic imaging method, comprises the steps of radiographing the predetermined area so that an image data of a first contrast image is acquired when a timing of an acquired start of the first contrast image comes, after an injection of the contrast medium into the affected part, and ...

12/22/05 - 20050283065 - Method for providing data associated with the intraoral cavity
A method for providing data useful in procedures associated with the oral cavity, in which at least one numerical entity representative of the three-dimensional surface geometry and color of at least part of the intra-oral cavity is provided and then manipulated to provide desired data therefrom. ...

12/22/05 - 20050283064 - Method and apparatus for quantifying pharyngeal residue
A method and apparatus for quantifying pharyngeal residue and aspiration of a patient by x-ray imaging of the patient's head and neck to produce a baseline image, applying an initial volume of x-ray opaque solution to a patient by mouth; x-ray imaging the head and neck of the patient having ...

12/22/05 - 20050283063 - Integrated x-ray and ultrasound medical imaging system
An integrated x-ray and ultrasound medical imaging system is provided, wherein a radiation detection means and ultrasound transducer may be disposed for scanning movement for image acquisition along either the same or substantially coincidental paths. The radiation detection means and ultrasound transducer may be advantageously located on the same side ...

12/22/05 - 20050283062 - Computerized method and system for associating a portion of a diagnostic image with an electronic record
A computerized method for associating one or more portions of a diagnostic image with one or more electronic records is provided. The method includes receiving a diagnostic image having data particular to at least two persons and associating a first portion of the diagnostic image with an electronic record. The ...

12/15/05 - 20050277824 - Non-invasive method of obtaining a pre-determined acoustic wave field in an essentially uniform medium which is concealed by a bone barrier, imaging method and device for carrying out said methods
A non-invasive method of obtaining a target soundwave field in the brain by means of an array of transducers positioned outside the skull, the method comprising a training stage during which, on the basis of a three-dimensional image giving the porosity of the skull at all points, digital simulation is ...

12/15/05 - 20050277823 - Angiogram display overlay technique for tracking vascular intervention sites
A method and apparatus for tracking vascular intervention sites is described. A vascular site is selected and marked on a first image of an angiogram display. The vascular site may be identified on a second image of the angiogram display. ...

12/08/05 - 20050272995 - Method for generating a gating signal for an mri system using an ultrasonic detector
An MRI system includes an ultrasonic detector system that includes an ultrasonic transducer placed to detect movement of selected anatomic structure in a patient. The transducer signal is analyzed to produce a gating signal which is used by the MRI system to trigger data acquisition. ...

12/08/05 - 20050272994 - Method for displaying medical image information dependent on a detected position of the observer
In a method for representation of medical image information on a display medium an image representation parameter is varied dependent on the position of the observer. Superimpositions of data sets from different medical examinations are thereby displayed. The observer thus has simultaneous access to information from the medical examinations, which ...

12/08/05 - 20050272993 - Image information processing apparatus, image information processing method, and program
An image information processing apparatus generating three-dimensional volume data corresponding to a sample on the basis of two-dimensional projection data of the sample from a full circumferential direction acquired by an image capturing apparatus comprising an irradiation unit irradiating transmittable energy onto the sample; a photo detector receiving the energy ...

12/08/05 - 20050272992 - Patient-specific coronary territory mapping
A system and method for patient-specific coronary territory mapping are provided, the system including an adapter unit for receiving three-dimensional (“3D”) image data, a modeling unit in signal communication with the adapter unit for fitting a geometric model to the received data and segmenting coronary vessels from the received data, ...

12/08/05 - 20050272991 - Method and system for registering pre-procedural images with intra-procedural images using a pre-computed knowledge base
A system and method for registering pre-operative images of an object with an intra-operative image of the object is disclosed. Prior to an operative procedure, Digitally Reconstructed Radiographs (DRRs) are generated for the pre-operative images of each individual patient. Signatures are extracted from the DRRs. The signatures are stored in ...

12/01/05 - 20050267350 - Integrated multi-modality imaging system and method
An integrated, multi-modality imaging technique is disclosed. The embodiment described combines a split-magnet MRI system with a digital x-ray system. The two systems are employed together to generate images of a subject in accordance with their individual physics and imaging characteristics. The images may be displaced in real time, such ...

12/01/05 - 20050267349 - Group information generating system and group information generating method
A group information generating system 1 comprises a group border information generating units 9 or 10 and a group information generating unit 12. The group border information generating unit 9 or 10 is configured to generate a border information indicating at least one border of group when medical images sorted ...

12/01/05 - 20050267348 - Methods and apparatus for automatic protocol selection
A method and apparatus for imaging a patient is provided. The method includes receiving patient information, automatically selecting an imaging protocol based on the received information, and performing an imaging scan of the patient using the automatically selected imaging protocol. ...

11/24/05 - 20050261568 - Multisensor probe for tissue identification
A multisensor probe for continuous real-time tissue identification. The multisensor probe includes a tissue penetrating needle, a plurality of sensors useful in characterizing tissue and a position sensor to measure the depth of the needle into the tissue being diagnosed. The sensors include but are not limited to an optical ...

11/24/05 - 20050261567 - Medical examination apparatus for acquiring slice images of a subject
A medical examination apparatus for acquisition of slice images of an examination subject, such as a magnetic resonance apparatus, has a control device for controlling the image acquisition procedure having at least one associated monitor on which graphic elements serving for adjustment of the image acquisition modalities can be displayed. ...

11/24/05 - 20050261566 - Magnetic field generating system and method
A magnetic field generating system for use in steering a catheter has X (2,3), Y (8,9) and Z (10, 11) magnetic field generators arranged to generate corresponding magnetic fields in mutually orthogonal, X, Y and Z directions. Each of the X and Y magnetic field generators comprises a pair of ...

11/17/05 - 20050256392 - Systems and methods for remote body imaging evaluation
The disclosure describes techniques for use in a remote patient care system such as a remote patient care system that connects patients and health care professionals over a network using video conferencing. ...

11/17/05 - 20050256391 - Information processing method and apparatus for finding position and orientation of targeted object
In an information processing method, an orientation sensor is mounted on a targeted object to be measured, and bird's-eye view cameras for capturing images of the targeted object are fixedly installed. From the images captured by the bird's-eye view cameras, an index detecting unit detects indices mounted on the orientation ...

11/17/05 - 20050256390 - Imaging medical examination apparatus with automated patient positioning
An imaging medical examination apparatus such as a magnetic resonance apparatus has an image acquisition device, a patient bed, a control device to control the image acquisition means and to move the patient bed as well as a monitor connected with the control device for image output. An operator can ...

11/17/05 - 20050256389 - Calculation method, calculation program and calculation system for information supporting arthroplasty
The present invention provides an arthroplasty supporting information calculation method for supporting diagnoses of a patient with knee disordered and total joint replacement to a total knee component, and an arthroplasty supporting information calculation program, and an arthroplasty supporting information calculation system. In an arthroplasty supporting terminal of the present ...

11/17/05 - 20050256388 - Non-magnetic medical infusion device
Liquid infusion apparatus includes non-magnetic materials in a pumping structure and drive motor therefor, and in a controller that supplies drive signals to the motor to facilitate convenient operation in intense magnetic fields without distorting the magnetic fields and without radiating objectionable radio-frequency interface. ...

11/10/05 - 20050251021 - Methods and systems for generating a lung report
Software, methods and user interfaces for viewing and generating a lung report. In exemplary methods, a first baseline image is analyzed to localize lung nodules. The lung nodule information can be stored and used to relocate the previously localized lung nodules in a second, follow-up imaging scan. The follow-up scan ...

11/10/05 - 20050251020 - System and method for managing and displaying medical images
A system for managing and displaying medical images, comprising an associating unit for associating image file, including a medical image data, with a display mode data held at least a screen division and a image segment including a medical image, and an image display unit for displaying the medical image ...

11/10/05 - 20050251019 - Color image color shift correction method and color image imaging apparatus
Color shift correction method of a color image comprising the steps of: (a) a step of imaging an object and acquiring image data of each of a plurality of color planes including planes of primaries; (b) a step of determining whether a color of each of pixels of color image ...

11/10/05 - 20050251018 - Radio-frequency imaging system for medical and other applications
An imaging system for medical and other applications in which the internal structures of an overall object must be seen without invading or damaging the object. The system works by transmitting electromagnetic waves of single or a multiplicity of frequencies through the object (for example the human body) and measuring ...

11/10/05 - 20050251017 - System and method registered video endoscopy and virtual endoscopy
An endo-robot can be tracked and a reconstructed 3D volume of data can be created for virtual endoscopy. The 3D position and orientation of each image captured by the endo-robot is determined. The longitudinal distance traveled inside the structure of interest is determined. The position, orientation and longitudinal distance are ...

11/10/05 - 20050251016 - Image acquiring device and method or rotating images
An image acquiring device and method of rotating images includes a scanning module, a driving mechanism, a selecting module, a control-processing unit and a memory. The scanning module scans a plurality of originals in sequence in conjunction with the driving mechanism. The selecting module selects a specific mark of a ...

11/10/05 - 20050251015 - Magnified display apparatus and magnified image control apparatus
To provide an apparatus capable of easily displaying a magnified image of a subject intended for by the user. An intended subject such as the face of a man is detected from the image displayed on the screen, and in accordance with the position and size of the intended subject ...

11/10/05 - 20050251014 - Lesion marking and characterization quality assurance method and system
Method and system for quality assurance in lesion marking is disclosed. A marking is created based on a patient study on display in a manner in accordance with an electronically enforced protocol. One or more features are generated based on the marking. Quality of the marking is assessed based on ...

11/10/05 - 20050251013 - Systems and methods providing automated decision support for medical imaging
Systems and methods are provided for processing a medical image to automatically identify the anatomy and view (or pose) from the medical image and automatically assess the diagnostic quality of the medical image. In one aspect a method for automated decision support for medical imaging includes obtaining image data, extracting ...

11/10/05 - 20050251012 - Medical image management system
A method of managing medical information is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of receiving medical information in a format incompatible with the World Wide Web and converting the medical information to a format compatible with the World Wide Web. Further, the medical information is physically stored at a single ...

11/10/05 - 20050251011 - Clinical trial image and data processing system
A communication system connects clinical trial participants, managers, sponsors and associated systems and provides imaging-specific functions that enhance imaging systems. A patient clinical image data processing system includes an acquisition interface for acquiring patient medical image representative data from one or more sources. A processor automatically removes patient specific information ...

11/10/05 - 20050251010 - X-ray system for use in image guided procedures
An x-ray system for use with image-guided medical procedures is programmed to move in a first scan path to acquire cone beam attenuation data from which a three-dimensional digital subtraction angiogram of selected vasculature is reconstructed. The x-ray system is also programmed to move in a second scan path to ...

11/10/05 - 20050251009 - System and method for storing and retrieving a communication session
A graphical user interface is configured to facilitate storage of an electronic communication session generated between a first networked workstation and a second networked workstation and regarding a medical image. The graphical user interface includes a storage function configured to store the communication session in a computer-readable format which is ...

11/10/05 - 20050251008 - System and method for filtering in imaging systems
Systems and methods for signal filtering are provided. A signal filter includes a linear regression filter component and a finite impulse response filter component. A received signal is first filtered by the linear regression filter component and then filtered by the finite impulse response filter component. ...

11/10/05 - 20050251007 - Device for use during medical procedures
An instrument table for placement on an operating table on which a patient rests during a medical procedure includes a planar portion having a top surface and a bottom surface, the planar portion having a width less than the width of the operating table, at least one support coupled to ...

11/10/05 - 20050251006 - Method and system for remote post-processing of medical image information
Methods and systems for performing medical diagnostic image processing are provided. The method includes configuring a medical imaging system for remote access to medical image information from a plurality of locations, with the medical image information stored within the medical imaging system. The method further includes performing post-processing operations on ...

11/10/05 - 20050251005 - Mapping and viewing device for an intervertebral disc
The invention is system for mapping and imaging the interior of a bodily cavity of a patient. The invention comprising a position indication means (63) variably positionable within the bodily cavity; a position detection means (64) for receiving a signal from the position indication means (63) and a processor means ...

11/03/05 - 20050245808 - Computer-aided methods, systems, and apparatuses for shoulder arthroplasty
A method for performing shoulder arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty is provided. The method includes generating navigational reference information relating to position and orientation of a body part forming at least a portion of the shoulder joint. The reference information may be stored in a computer. Navigational references are attached to the ...

11/03/05 - 20050245807 - Method for registering and merging medical image data
The present invention relates to a method for the registration and superimposition of image data when taking serial radiographs in medical imaging, wherein a plurality of image data sets for a region of a patient (17) that is being investigated are constructed at time intervals using an imaging system (1) ...

11/03/05 - 20050245806 - Implantation of implantable medical device
In general, the invention is directed to strategies pertaining to implantation of an implantable medical device between a scalp and a skull of the patient. The invention pertains to collection of data such as data pertaining to the skull of the patient, the scalp of the patient, the vascular structure ...

11/03/05 - 20050245805 - Bilateral imaging apparatus
An assembly of RF coils for bilateral imaging of a first and a second breast of the same person is disclosed. The assembly includes a first pair of coils having a first coil juxtaposed and underlapping a second coil, thereby defining juxtaposed edges of the first and second coils, and ...

11/03/05 - 20050245804 - Medical image diagnosis apparatus
In a medical image diagnosis apparatus which forms a scanogram image of a subject and forms tomographic images under imaging conditions set by using the scanogram image, an imaging condition setting frame 33 independent of the scanogram image 31 is provided on a monitor 14. Desired imaging for which imaging ...

11/03/05 - 20050245803 - System and method for analyzing and displaying computed tomography data
A system (10) and method are provided for analyzing and displaying images rendered from data sets resulting from a scan of a patient. The images displayed include both two-dimensional and three-dimensional views of selected portions of a patient's anatomy, for example, a tubular structure such as a colon. ...

10/27/05 - 20050240094 - System and method for visualization of pulmonary emboli from high-resolution computed tomography images
A system and method for visualizing a tree structure in medi