Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product for three-dimensional viewing of images is presented. Embodiments of the invention provide a process for combining slices generated by medical imaging devices to create a volume of interest and then present this volume in a three-dimensional representation to a head display unit so that the user can obtain a holistic view of the patient. Key image processing techniques are applied which enable the user to rotate and view the volume of interest from alternative viewpoints; to enable tissue subtraction to facilitate unobstructed viewing of a region of interest; to identify differing tissues with color schematics; to zoom in for optimal viewing; and to view a moving image of a volume of interest.

Abstract: A method and apparatus providing precision external control of interventional medical procedures is presented. The apparatus includes a fixed frame, the fixed frame attachable to a patient and to a secure structure. The apparatus also includes a precision actuator in mechanical communication with the fixed frame, the actuator directing motion of a wire within a catheter or a catheter within the patient. Additionally the apparatus includes a control device in electrical communication with the actuator, wherein the control device controls the actuator.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for creation and display of artifact-corrected three dimensional (3D) volumetric data from biplane fluoroscopic image acquisition is disclosed. Orthogonal images of a patient are obtained during an interventional medical procedure, the orthogonal images including an anterior-posterior (AP) image and a lateral image. A common coordinate system is established. The orthogonal images and the patient are plotted onto the common coordinate system. An intersection volume of the images is calculated. The data at each frame of the images are analyzed and a determination made regarding which x,z point of an AP image matches with which y,z point from a lateral image. An artifact correction process is performed and a resulting volumetric data set is plotted and displayed.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product for three-dimensional viewing of images is presented. Embodiments of the invention provide a process for combining slices generated by medical imaging devices to create a volume of interest and then present this volume in a three-dimensional representation to a head display unit so that the user can obtain a holistic view of the patient. Key image processing techniques are applied which enable the user to rotate and view the volume of interest from alternative viewpoints; to enable tissue subtraction to facilitate unobstructed viewing of a region of interest; to identify differing tissues with color schematics; to zoom in for optimal viewing; and to view a moving image of a volume of interest.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for three dimensional viewing of images is presented. Left eye viewing point (LEVP) imagery is passed through a left eye filter to obtain a filtered LEVP imagery. Right eye viewing point (REVP) imagery is passed through a right eye filter to obtain a filtered REVP imagery. The filtered LEVP imagery is projected on a display and the filtered REVP imagery is projected on the display. A user wearing polarized glasses is able to view the filtered LEVP imagery and the filtered REVP imagery as three-dimensional imagery on the display. The three dimensional imagery can be augmented.

Abstract: A method and apparatus providing precision external control of interventional medical procedures is presented. The apparatus includes a fixed frame, the fixed frame attachable to a patient and to a secure structure. The apparatus also includes a precision actuator in mechanical communication with the fixed frame, the actuator directing motion of a wire within a catheter or a catheter within the patient. Additionally the apparatus includes a control device in electrical communication with the actuator, wherein the control device controls the actuator.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product for three dimensional viewing of images is presented. Embodiments of the invention provide a process for combining slices generated by medical imaging devices to create a volume of interest and then present this volume in a three-dimensional representation to a head display unit so that the user can obtain a holistic view of the patient. Key image processing techniques are applied which enable the user to rotate and view the volume of interest from alternative viewpoints; to enable tissue subtraction to facilitate unobstructed viewing of a region of interest; to identify differing tissues with color schematics; and to zoom in for optimal viewing.