Abstract:
We investigate how stereo graphics and haptics can be combined to facilitate the seeding procedure in semi-automatic segmentation of magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) ...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
We investigate how stereo graphics and haptics can be combined to facilitate the seeding procedure in semi-automatic segmentation of magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) images. Real-time volume rendering using maximum intensity projections (MIPs) has been implemented together with a haptic rendering method that provides force feedback based on local gradients and intensity values. This combination allows a user to trace vessels in the image, and to place seed-points directly in three-dimensional data set. Seed-regions are propagated from the seed-points according to an algorithm that favors bright voxels. An experienced user have tested the interface on a whole-body MRA image with promising results.
Published in: 2004 2nd IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging: Nano to Macro (IEEE Cat No. 04EX821)
Date of Conference: 18-18 April 2004
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 07 March 2005
Print ISBN:0-7803-8388-5