Systems and methods for aligning multiple sections of imaging data

摘要

A method of aligning multiple volumetric sections of imaging data is provided. The method comprises aligning a primary volumetric section and a secondary volumetric section which is adjacent to the primary volumetric imaging section, for moving the secondary volumetric section into alignment with the primary volumetric section. A related apparatus for performing the method is also provided.

主权项

1. A method of aligning multiple volumetric sections of imaging data comprising the steps of:
choosing a primary volumetric section and a secondary volumetric section which is adjacent to the primary volumetric imaging section, for moving the secondary volumetric section into alignment with the primary volumetric section; determining one or more z-axis alignment parameters for shifting a position of the secondary volumetric section in a z-axis direction to align the secondary volumetric section with the primary volumetric section along the z-axis direction; determining one or more x,y-axis alignment parameters for shifting a position of the secondary volumetric section along an x-axis direction and a y-axis direction to align the secondary volumetric section with the primary volumetric section along the x-axis direction and the y-axis direction; applying the one or more z-axis parameters and the one or more x,y-axis parameters to shift a position of the secondary volumetric section to adjacently align it with the first volumetric section.