Interactive 3D region extraction of volume data using deformable boundary object

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2005:111:349-52.

Abstract

This study aims to establish an interactive and intuitive region extraction environment for volume data. A volume clipping method using deformable boundary object is proposed to support 3D region extraction task. Slice-based volume rendering of boundary elements enables to visualize clipped results in real time. Geometrical transformation and physics-based deformation support intuitive modification of 3D region of interest. Some extraction tasks are tested using CT data set on the developed system. All tests confirmed real-time visualization of clipped results is effective for interactive 3D region extraction in volume visualization and virtual object modeling.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Elasticity*
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted*
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional*
  • Japan
  • Models, Anatomic*
  • User-Computer Interface*