SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VISUALIZING ELONGATED STRUCTURES AND DETECTING BRANCHES THEREIN

摘要

Computer implemented methods are disclosed for acquiring, using a processor, digital data of a portion of an elongate object, and identifying, using a processor, a centerline connecting a plurality of points within the portion of the elongate object. The methods also may include defining a first half-plane along the centerline, traversing a predetermined angular distance in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction from the first half-plane to a second half-plane to define an angular wedge, and calculating, using a processor, a view of the angular wedge between the first half-plane and the second half-plane and generating an electronic view of the angular wedge.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method for visualizing elongate objects, the method comprising:
acquiring, using a processor, digital data of a portion of an elongate object; identifying, using a processor, a centerline connecting a plurality of points within the portion of the elongate object; defining a first half-plane along the centerline; traversing a predetermined angular distance in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction from the first half-plane to a second half-plane to define an angular wedge; calculating, using a processor, a view of the angular wedge between the first half-plane and the second half-plane; and generating an electronic view of the angular wedge.