Volume visualization and interactive tools plugged into a teleradiology system

Harald Evers; Achim Mayer; Uwe Engelmann; Andre Schroeter; Ulrike Baur; Kerstin Wolsiffer; Hans-Peter Meinzer

doi:10.1117/12.312483

26 June 1998 Volume visualization and interactive tools plugged into a teleradiology system

Harald Evers, Achim Mayer, Uwe Engelmann, Andre Schroeter, Ulrike Baur, Kerstin Wolsiffer, Hans-Peter Meinzer

Proceedings Volume 3335, Medical Imaging 1998: Image Display; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.312483
Event: Medical Imaging '98, 1998, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

This paper presents ongoing research in the field of volume visualization, interactive volumetric analysis and teleradiology. To cover the complete scenario from image acquisition to computer-based diagnosis and therapy support, interactive tools for volume visualization and volumetric analysis have been integrated into a state of the art teleradiology system through a general plug-in mechanism. Visualization is demonstrated as a hybrid approach integrating precise volume visualization based on the Heidelberg Raytracing Model with fast surface rendering. With respect to volumetric analysis, tools extend the 3D-viewing. They allow to measure distances, angles, areas and volumes through 3D- pointing and user controlled segmentation processes. Various input devices can be connected to control the navigation of the viewer or objects in the scene. Moreover, a haptic interface has been investigated. The realistic perception through force feedback while navigating within the 3D- reconstruction was positively judged by the medical users as well as software developers. The work is closely related to research in the field of heart, liver and cranio-facial surgery planning. In cooperation with our medical partners the development of tools as presented proceed the integration of image analysis into the clinical routine.

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Harald Evers, Achim Mayer, Uwe Engelmann, Andre Schroeter, Ulrike Baur, Kerstin Wolsiffer, and Hans-Peter Meinzer "Volume visualization and interactive tools plugged into a teleradiology system", Proc. SPIE 3335, Medical Imaging 1998: Image Display, (26 June 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.312483

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