Title :
3D-biomedical modeling: merging image processing and computer aided design
Author :
de Guise, J.A. ; Martel, Y.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Biomed. Eng., Ecole Polytech., Montreal, Que., Canada
Abstract :
A computerized system is described for 3-D reconstruction, manipulation, geometrical analysis, and postprocessing of biomedical models. This system, based on an IRIS 3020 graphics workstation from Silicon Graphics, can perform (1) preprocessing of 3-D biomedical data coming from serial slices, (2) 3-D generation and coding of the underlying structures, and (3) display, interactive object manipulation, and geometrical analysis. The main features of the modeler are the availability of modular built-in functions and the flexibility of adding dedicated or general-purpose functions. Such functions can range from specific image preprocessing algorithms (soft tissue segmentation, edge and contrast enhancement, contour detection) to postprocessing functions that allow visualization of modeling analysis results.<>
Keywords :
CAD; biology computing; computerised picture processing; 3D biomedical modelling; IRIS 3020 graphics workstation; Silicon Graphics; computer aided design; computerized system; contour detection; contrast enhancement; edge enhancement; geometrical analysis; image preprocessing algorithms; image processing; interactive object manipulation; soft tissue segmentation;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1988. Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0785-2
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1988.94590
