Patents by Inventor Patrick Virtue

Patrick Virtue has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Systems and methods for segmenting three dimensional image volumes
    Patent number: 8754888
    Abstract: A method is provided for segmenting three-dimensional (3D) image volumes. The method includes obtaining a 3D volume data set corresponding to an imaged volume, rendering at least a portion of the 3D volume data set based on 3D rendering settings, and creating a two-dimensional (2D) segmentation of the rendered 3D volume data set. The method further includes segmenting the 3D volume data set using the 2D segmentation and the 3D rendering settings to define a 3D region of interest within the 3D volume data set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Patrick Virtue, Gopal Avinash, Adam Budde
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEGMENTING THREE DIMENSIONAL IMAGE VOLUMES
    Publication number: 20120293514
    Abstract: A method is provided for segmenting three-dimensional (3D) image volumes. The method includes obtaining a 3D volume data set corresponding to an imaged volume, rendering at least a portion of the 3D volume data set based on 3D rendering settings, and creating a two-dimensional (2D) segmentation of the rendered 3D volume data set. The method further includes segmenting the 3D volume data set using the 2D segmentation and the 3D rendering settings to define a 3D region of interest within the 3D volume data set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Patrick Virtue, Gopal Avinash, Adam Budde
  • Diagnostic imaging simplified user interface methods and apparatus
    Publication number: 20070214017
    Abstract: Apparatus includes an imaging system with a user interface, and a hospital radiological information system (RIS) coupled to the imaging system such that the user interface allows for bi-directional data transfer between the imaging system and the RIS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Profio, Sang Lee, David Littlejohn, Scott Zimmerman, Holly McDaniel, Susan Stuebe, Patrick Virtue, Scott Robinson, Ann Hole, Christopher Proctor
  • System and method for 3D graphical prescription of a medical imaging volume
    Publication number: 20070127792
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide for a system for three-dimensional graphical prescription of an imaging volume including a user interface component, a reference image, and a three-dimensional representation of the imaging volume. The user interface component includes a display. The reference image is presented on the display. The representation of the imaging volume is presented on the display. The representation of the imaging volume is overlaid at least in part on the reference image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Patrick Virtue