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...that when IBM conducted a market study of Chester Carlson's invention in 1959, the company concluded that it would take only 5000 units of his new product to saturate the market? IBM therefore declined to be part of the new product introduction. Too bad for IBM. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, and his new product was the beginning of the Xerox Corporation. It is estimated that every day, worldwide, 3,000,000,000 copies are made!!
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| 8170644 | Method for fast multi-slice mapping of myelin water fraction Mapping of myelin water content in white matter may provide important information for early diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and the detection of white matter abnormality in other diseases. It is disclosed here that free induction decay (FID) of each voxel at multipl... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8140365 | Method, system, and a computer readable medium for adjustment of alterable sequences within a diagnostic workflow management In a workflow management method and apparatus, one or more computers are programmed to receive an original sequence, such as a scan sequence which controls a diagnostic scanner to perform an imaging procedure. An available time span within which to perform the origi... | 03/20/2012 |
| 7949385 | System and method for reconstruction of the human ear canal from optical coherence tomography scans A method for reconstructing an ear canal from optical coherence tomography (OCT) scan data of an ear comprises extracting frame numbers and line numbers of interference intensities corresponding to one or more markers on an OCT scan guide, receiving reference frame ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7680526 | System and method for obtaining a volume of influence based on non-uniform tissue conductivity data This document discusses, among other things, brain stimulation models, systems, devices, and methods, such as for deep brain stimulation (DBS) or other electrical stimulation. A model computes a volume of influence region for a simulated electrical stimulation using... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7623902 | System and methods for improved access to vertebral bodies for kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty, vertebral body biopsy or screw placement A method of determining the size and placement of screws in pedicles in a selected spinal area comprising, hollowing out the vertebra in a three-dimensional image of the spine with cortical wall thicknesses selected by a surgeon; determining the isthmus within each ... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7427200 | Computer-based training methods for surgical procedures A method is disclosed for analyzing surgical techniques using a computer system for gathering and analyzing surgical data acquired during a surgical procedure on a body portion and comparing that data to pre-selected target values for the particular surgical procedu... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7423430 | Adaptive parallel acquisition and reconstruction of dynamic MR images A method for acquiring magnetic resonance (MR) data from a dynamic object in which a k-space sampling schedule are produced. The k-space sampling table is produced using a spatio-temporal model of the beating heart, time sequential sampling theory and a known number... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7412278 | Method for simulation of an electric stimulation in an MR imaging system A novel method is described for simulation of an electric stimulation of the nerve system subject to the rate of change of gradient fields. A gradient signal is filtered and a stimulation signal is derived, which is compared with a predetermined stimulation threshol... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7408354 | Phantom for evaluating magnetic resonance spectroscopy performance A phantom for evaluating a magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) performance is provided. Specifically, a phantom for evaluating an MRS performance capable of quantitatively evaluating a resolution of a spectrum obtained when a chemical shift imaging MRS measurement... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7403883 | Three-dimensional in-vitro spinal models and methods of analyzing substance distribution therein An in-vitro model apparatus of a human spine and methods for detecting and analyzing substance distribution patterns therein. In one embodiment, the model apparatus includes a column body defining a passageway that substantially mimics the size, shape, and structure... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7383163 | Method, device and computer product for making an individual model of a jaw-bone The invention relates to a method, a device and a computer software for making an individual model of a jawbone, which are particularly useful in the development of dental implants or pre-operative planning of implants. The method comprises the following steps: maki... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7346382 | Brain stimulation models, systems, devices, and methods This document discusses, among other things, brain stimulation models, systems, devices, and methods, such as for deep brain stimulation (DBS) or other electrical stimulation. A model computes a volume of influence region for a simulated electrical stimulation using... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7339375 | Driven equilibrium and fast-spin echo scanning An NMR imaging process utilizes application of both a driven equilibrium technique and a fast-spin echo technique to acquire image. The fast-spin echo technique is a multiecho NMR imaging sequence, where different echoes are encoded differently to fill the (kx | 03/04/2008 |
| 7333643 | System and method for facilitating cardiac intervention One embodiment discloses a computerized method of facilitating cardiac intervention, comprising inputting patient data, creating a computerized interactive model of a heart based on the patient data, wherein the model comprises features, simulating at least one prop... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7327862 | System and method for facilitating cardiac intervention One embodiment discloses a computerized method of facilitating cardiac intervention, comprising inputting patient data, creating a computerized interactive model of a diseased heart based on the patient data, wherein the model comprises structural elements, simulati... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7289131 | Method of rendering a graphics image A method of rendering a graphics image in which rendering is only carried out in a region to be changed is disclosed. In a preferred form the image includes a plurality of objects and the method comprises the steps of: determining if each object has changed so that ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7280683 | Method, code, and system for assaying joint deformity A method, machine-readable storage medium embodying computer-readable code and automated system for assaying or monitoring the extent of joint or bone deformity reported by a summarized score that may include joint space narrowing, bone erosion and periarticular ost... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7260250 | Computer-aided classification of anomalies in anatomical structures Candidate anomalies in an anatomical structure are processed for classification. For example, false positives can be reduced by techniques related to the anomaly's neck, wall thickness associated with the anomaly, template matching performed for the anomaly, or some... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7225011 | Heart modeling using a template A device, a method and a computer program to model and report an anatomic structure, for example for coronary angiography is provided. The graphical editor models and reports the morphology/topology of the coronary anatomy with its clinical relevant items, i.e. graf... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7211046 | Systems and methods for creating reformatted computed tomography images Systems and methods for creating a reformatted medical diagnostic image of a physical structure of the body including obtaining a plurality of axial images of the physical structure of the body and automatically selecting a plurality of points from the plurality of ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7203349 | Bronchial wall thickening recognition for reduced false-positives in pulmonary nodule detection A system and method for automatically reducing false-positive nodule candidates associated with airways includes receiving a nodule candidate, testing for airway cavities connected to the candidate, and recognizing the candidate as a false-positive nodule candidate ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7194396 | Simulation device A simulation device capable of displaying still images of a three-dimensional model of a machine such as a robot in the midst of an operation of the machine and simulating the operation from a start to the midst of the operation. The simulation device receives histo... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7194295 | Medical navigation and/or pre-operative treatment planning with the assistance of generic patient data The invention relates to a method for computer-assisted medical navigation and/or pre-operative treatment planning, wherein the current position of a patient or a part of a patient's body and the positions of medical treatment devices or treatment-assisting devices ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7190820 | Registration of nuclear medicine images A method of registering a plurality of functional images includes providing a plurality of functional images, providing a plurality of structural images, each one of which having a known positional relationship to at least one of said plurality of functional images,... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7184814 | Assessing the condition of a joint and assessing cartilage loss Methods are disclosed for assessing the condition of a cartilage in a joint and assessing cartilage loss, particularly in a human knee. The methods include converting an image such as an MRI to a three dimensional map of the cartilage. The cartilage map can be corre... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175598 | Ultrasound diagnosis apparatus that adjusts a time phase between a plurality of image series An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus comprises an insonifier, a receiver, and a processor. The insonifier is configured to insonify an ultrasound to a specimen. The receiver is configured to receive an echo signal from the specimen resulting from the ultrasound. The pr... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7155042 | Method and system of measuring characteristics of an organ The invention provides a method of measuring characteristics of an organ or part thereof from multiple images of the organ or part thereof, the method comprising the steps of defining the spatial position of at least two of the images; defining a reference model of ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7149334 | User interface for computed tomography (CT) scan analysis An enhanced image is based on an original image. For instance, the original image can be processed using a filter to provide the enhanced image. The original and enhanced images can be displayed side by side or alternately to facilitate a comparison of the original ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7149564 | Automatic analysis in virtual endoscopy A computer system and a computer-implemented method are provided for interactively displaying a three-dimensional rendering of a structure having a lumen and for indicating regions of abnormal wall structure. A three-dimensional volume of data is formed from a serie... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7137958 | Human spinal column measurement and display system According to a human spinal column measuring and displaying system of the invention, a probe is pinched between the second finger and the third finger of a measuring person, front ends of the fingers are moved from the first thoracic vertebra to the fifth lumbar ver... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7088848 | Method for the presentation of projection images or tomograms from 3D volume data of an examination volume In a method for the presentation of projection images or tomograms from 3D volume data of an examination volume, particularly from MR or CT volume data, a grayscale image of a prescribable projection or of a prescribable section that is composed of individual pixels... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7081748 | Magnetic resonance scanner with electromagnetic position and orientation tracking device A system for combining electromagnetic position and orientation tracking with magnetic resonance scanner is provided. One embodiment includes a magnetic resonance scanner defining a reference coordinate system for scanning a target. Coupled to the magnetic resonance... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7081750 | Dynamic real-time magnetic resonance imaging sequence designer A system and method for facilitating RF pulse sequence generation and modification and for real-time sequence input modification for use in conjunction with magnetic resonance imaging equipment. A graphical user interface is provided through a display coupled to a d... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7081088 | Method and apparatus for automatic local path planning for virtual colonoscopy A method for automatic local path planning for a virtual endoscope comprises the steps of defining a sub volume around a current endoscope position in a lumen; performing a region growing inside the lumen, starting from the current endoscope position; calculating an... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7078899 | Pareto-optimal magnetic resonance data acquisition A magnetic resonance data acquisition method includes designating a plurality of parameters that are representative of conditions for acquiring data from a magnetic resonance apparatus, at least one of the parameters being variable; designating at least one objectiv... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7059168 | Ultrasound phantom A base member formed of rubber or the like, which transmits ultrasound waves, includes a storage portion with a small width connected with a storage portion with a great width, wherein internal organ models, formed of animal internal organs or the like, such as an e... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7043290 | Method and apparatus for segmentation of an object An object, such as an example blood vessel, in a two or three dimensional image data set is segmented. An adaptable model, such as an example cylinder model, is defined around a starting point in the example blood vessel and is adapted or fit to the blood vessel. A ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7043063 | Non-rigid motion image analysis A method of analysing a sequence of images of a deformable object in non-rigid motion involves modeling the boundary using a non-rigid contour. A representation of movement of the contour through the sequence of images is calculated using a tracking space shape. The... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7002345 | Synthetic images for a magnetic resonance imaging scanner using linear combinations of source images The invention consists of three image-postprocessing phases for the purposes of generating high-quality quantitative MR images (proton density (PD), T1, and T2) as well as high-quality virtual MR images with continuously adjustable computer-synthesized... | 02/21/2006 |
| 7003472 | Method and apparatus for automated generation of a patient treatment plan A method and apparatus for generating a patient treatment plan includes processing that begins by providing a list of health care services to a patient and/or care provider. The processing continues by prompting for input of digital information regarding the patient... | 02/21/2006 |
