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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6115048 | Fast method of creating 3D surfaces by `stretching cubes` A system for displaying surfaces of volumetric data determines surface cubes by a simple method without interpolation. A central voxel is selected. The central voxel is tested against a threshold. If it is below the threshold, a different voxel is chosen ... | 09/05/2000 |
| 5882305 | Optical coupling for invasive devices An optical coupling is incorporated into an invasive device used in magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. The coupling is incorporated into the invasive device between an imaging or tracking RF coil, and the MR receiver. The optical coupling has a first transd... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5867273 | Automated measurements and visualization system Graphical representations of a machine structure desired to be measured are pre-stored in a video storage device. A user selects dimensions of the machine to be measured through a manual input device. The preferred viewpoints for this measurement are dete... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5861838 | Solderless `fingerprint` RF shield Several complete fingerprint coils are attached to a support. The support is then rolled into a cylindrical shape such that a ray connecting the centers of each of pair of coils aligns with a component of a magnetic desired to be minimized or eliminated. ... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5859912 | Digital information privacy system A system for determining a maximum length digital sequence is constructed by selecting a Mersenne Prime integer and a primitive polynomial having an ORDER equal to the Mersenne Prime integer. An arbitrarily selected mask m is either provided to the transm... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5855554 | Image guided breast lesion localization device A novel breast localization and biopsy system employs a chest support for holding the patient in a slightly rotated (20°-30°) prone position allowing the breast tissue hang downward and fit through an opening in the chest support, while holding the othe... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5857194 | Automatic transmission of legacy system data The present invention analyses an existing legacy system, such as a Physician's Office Management System, and automatically extracts, reformats and sends required data to a service company, which may be for example, and insurance company. It begins by fee... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5850469 | Real time tracking of camera pose The present invention is a system for real time tracking of position and orientation, termed "pose", of a remote camera. While remote cameras have been used on a regular basis to inspect machinery for wear or damage, knowing the exact location of a camera... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5844949 | Power line communication system A system for communicating digital information over wires having a great deal of harmonic distortion, such as a power line, employs a transmitter which transmitter which creates a carrier wave for each of a plurality of signals to be sent. This carrier wa... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5832134 | Data visualization enhancement through removal of dominating structures The present invention provides a system for performing fast segmentation and image processing for enhanced three dimensional (3-D) visualization of a subject. The present invention automatically extracts unwanted dominant features from images while preser... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5831735 | Non-contact optical measurement probe An Optical Probe Measurement Device accurately and efficiently measures locations of visible features of a structure without making contact with the structure. It employs a centering microscope which a user looks through to locate the feature to be measur... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5825808 | Random parity coding system An encoder functions to perform a modulo-two dot product of an n-bit information word with a succession of n-bit projector words which are n-bit words chosen at random or generated pseudorandomly. These projectors are also known by the decoder. The parity... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5821942 | Ray tracing through an ordered array A system for displaying sets of surface cubes with gradient vertex vectors first employs a pointer table constructed to order the surface cubes so as to generally cause a row by row and layer by layer ordering during model creation. During display, a view... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5807253 | Patient electrical isolation system A patient isolation device is used as a safety device to provide electrical insulation between medical electronic equipment and portions of the equipment which come in contact with the patient. In one implementation of the patient isolation device, an RF ... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5805289 | Portable measurement system using image and point measurement devices Calibrated spatial reference devices (SRDs) of known dimensions having targets at known relative locations are attached to a large structure to be measured. A design device employs a digital camera to acquire digital images of `islands` of the structure i... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5802353 | Haptic computer modeling system A computer modeling and visualization system employs both 3D visual modeling and force feedback through a haptic device consistent with the visual display of the computer model. Force, or haptic, interaction is employed for exploring computer models. Poin... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5762909 | Tumor targeting with polymeric molecules having extended conformation Enhanced drug delivery to tumor tissue is obtained by attaching drug molecules to elongated polypeptide carrier molecules several orders of magnitude longer than wide. These are chosen to have a high net negative charge. The carrier molecules are created ... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5745387 | Augmented reality maintenance system employing manipulator arm with archive and comparison device An enhanced reality maintenance system for operating in a hazardous environment employs an environment modeler which creates a computer model of the environment. An environment renderer creates a plurality of images, each corresponding to a viewing locati... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5740802 | Computer graphic and live video system for enhancing visualization of body structures during surgery An interactive surgery planning and display system mixes live video of external surfaces of the patient with interactive computer generated models of internal anatomy obtained from medical diagnostic imaging data of the patient. The computer images and th... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5730134 | System to monitor temperature near an invasive device during magnetic resonance procedures A temperature monitoring system employs a temperature detection means incorporated into an invasive device intended to be placed within a body during a magnetic resonance procedure. The temperature monitoring system is used to monitor temperature rises in... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5730129 | Imaging of interventional devices in a non-stationary subject A tracking system monitors the position of a device within a subject and superimposes a graphic symbol on a diagnostic image of the subject. Registration of the tracked location with the diagnostic image is maintained in the presence of subject motion by ... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5715822 | Magnetic resonance devices suitable for both tracking and imaging A novel RF coil attached to an invasive device, such as a catheter, is used to detect magnetic resonance (MR) signals for monitoring the position of the device within a subject and for the acquisition of high-resolution magnetic resonance images of the ti... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5713359 | Magnetic resonance (MR) perfusion imaging in a low-field imaging magnet A magnetic resonance (MR) active invasive device system employs a small, high-field polarizing magnet, and a large low-field magnetic resonance (MR) imaging magnet for the purpose of generating MR images of blood perfusion in tissue. A subject is position... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5706195 | Augmented reality maintenance system for multiple rovs An enhanced reality maintenance system operates one or more remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) in a hazardous or inaccessible environment. A computer model of the environment is created from spatial parameters provided to the system. Positions and orientat... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5705014 | Carbon fiber magnetic resonance compatible instruments Instruments are constructed of a carbon fiber material optionally doped with a doping agent such as iron oxide, the instrument having a magnetic susceptibility being adjusted to a portion of a subject being imaged. Therefore there is little effect upon th... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5694142 | Interactive digital arrow (d'arrow) three-dimensional (3D) pointing An interactive three-dimensional (3D) pointing device for selecting points within a subject employs a tracking device which determines the position of the operator, a semi-transparent screen positioned by the operator and the subject and provides this inf... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5680861 | Modular subject positioning system for medical imaging An adjustable subject positioning device employs a `pegboard `in which supports may be placed in a variety of locations. The supports hold various portions of the subject in order to position the subject such that the subject is in the position which acce... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5682506 | Method and system for group visualization of virtual objects A group visualization system allowing users of a group, either at a local site or a remote site to view images personalized to each users specific needs. Each user of the team interactively selects personalize viewing parameters, such as portions of the m... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5671742 | Method for magnetic resonance angiography using in-flow of transverse spin magnetization Radiofrequency (RF) and magnetic field gradient pulse sequences employ Time-of-Flight (TOF) strategy to selectively create transverse spin magnetization which is then maintained for a selected period of time and then imaged in order to generate a vessel s... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5671739 | Imaging of interventional devices during medical procedures A tracking system monitors the position of a device within a subject and superimposes a graphic symbol on a diagnostic image of the subject. Registration of the tracked location with the diagnostic image is maintained in the presence of subject motion by ... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5669382 | System for measuring myocardium in cardiac images The present invention determines the epicardial boundary, being a closed curve dividing the myocardium from the tissue and blood surrounding the left ventricle. A mean and standard deviation is determined for pixels of a medical image of the subject's myo... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5659629 | Visualization of a multi-dimensional data set acquired with a surface receive coil A multi-dimensional data set acquired by non-intrusive means with the use of a surface coil of internal structures of internal structures of a subject. The data set is adjusted for the differential sensitivity of the surface coil with respect to distance ... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5633716 | Self-aligning retroreflector target carrier A distance measurement system employs a monochromatic coherent light source which produces an outgoing ray which impinges upon a target reflector which reflects the beam back as a reflected beam to an interferometry detector. A portion of the outgoing ray... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5626137 | Apparatus and methods for magnetic resonance (MR) angiography using fluids polarized at low temperatures A magnetic resonance (MR) active invasive device system employs a small, high-field polarizing magnet, and a large, possibly low-field magnetic resonance (MR) imaging magnet for the purpose of generating MR angiograms of selected blood vessels. A subject ... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5617859 | Apparatus and methods for magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of cavities using fluids polarized at low temperatures A magnetic resonance (MR) active invasive device system employs a small, high-field polarizing magnet, and a large magnetic resonance (MR) imaging magnet for the purpose of generating MR images of selected body cavities. A subject is positioned in a large... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5617029 | Method of magnet shimming A method is described which corrects magnetic field inhomogeneities in a magnetic resonance (MR) imaging system that takes into account the effects of a subject on the magnetic fields. A magnetic resonance sequence is applied to the subject to extract MR ... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5611340 | Apparatus and methods for magnetic resonance (MR) angiography using hydrogen polarized at low temperatures A magnetic resonance (MR) active invasive device system employs a small, high-field polarizing magnet, and a large low-field magnetic resonance (MR) imaging magnet for the purpose of generating MR angiograms of selected blood vessels. A subject is positio... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5609153 | Magnetic resonance (MR) angiography using a toroidal polarizing magnet and a low-field imaging magnet A magnetic resonance (MR) active invasive device system employs a small, high-field polarizing magnet having a toroidal geometry, and a large low-field magnetic resonance (MR) imaging magnet for the purpose of generating MR angiograms of selected blood ve... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5611025 | Virtual internal cavity inspection system A virtual internal cavity inspection system non-invasively provides images of cavities of a subject from a viewpoint within the cavity. An acquisition unit acquires imaging information about internal structures of a subject. This imaging information is se... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5603320 | Magnetic resonance (MR) angiography using an integrated polarizing and imaging magnet A magnetic resonance (MR) active invasive device system for imaging blood vessels employs an integrated polarizing and imaging magnet which is comprised of a small, high-field polarizing magnet whose flux return path is routed through pole structures to p... | 02/18/1997 |
