Most three-dimensional acquisition systems generate several partial reconstructions that have to be registered and integrated for building a complete 3D model. In this paper, we propose a volumetric shape integration ...
详细信息
Most three-dimensional acquisition systems generate several partial reconstructions that have to be registered and integrated for building a complete 3D model. In this paper, we propose a volumetric shape integration method, consisting of weighted signed distance functions represented as variational implicit functions (VIF) or surfaces (VIS). Texture integration is solved similarly by using three weighted color junctions also based on VIFs. Using these continuous (not grid-based) representations solves current limitations of volumetric methods: no memory inefficient and resolution limiting grid representation is required. The built-in smoothing properties of the VIS representations also improve the robustness of the final integration against noise in the input data. Experimental results are performed on real-live, noiseless and noisy synthetic data of human faces in order to show the robustness and accuracy of the integration algorithm.
Indirect volume rendering is a widespread method for the display of volume datasets. It is based on the extraction of polygonal iso-surfaces from volumetric data, which are then rendered using conventional rasterizati...
详细信息
Indirect volume rendering is a widespread method for the display of volume datasets. It is based on the extraction of polygonal iso-surfaces from volumetric data, which are then rendered using conventional rasterization methods. Whereas this rendering approach is fast and relatively easy to implement, it cannot easily provide an understandable display of structures occluded by the directly visible iso-surface. Simple approaches like alpha-blending for transparency when drawing the iso-surface often generate a visually complex output, which is difficult to interpret. Moreover, such methods can significantly increase the computational complexity of the rendering process. In this paper, we therefore propose a new approach for the illustrative indirect rendering of volume data in real-time. This algorithm emphasizes the silhouette of objects represented by the iso-surface. Additionally, shading intensities on objects are reproduced with a monochrome hatching technique. Using a specially designed two-pass rendering process, structures behind the front layer of the iso-surface are automatically extracted with a depth peeling method. The shapes of these hidden structures are also displayed as silhouette outlines. As an additional option, the geometry of explicitly specified inner objects can be displayed with constant translucency. Although these inner objects always remain visible, a specific shading and depth attenuation method is used to convey the depth relationships. We describe the implementation of the algorithm, which exploits the programmability of state-of-the-art graphics processing units (GPUs). The algorithm described in this paper does not require any preprocessing of the input data or a manual definition of inner structures. Since the presented method works on iso-surfaces, which are stored as polygonal datasets, it can also be applied to other types of polygonal models.
Three-dimensional models are often assembled from several partial reconstructions from unknown viewpoints. In order to provide a fully automatic, robust and accurate method for aligning and integrating partial reconst...
详细信息
Three-dimensional models are often assembled from several partial reconstructions from unknown viewpoints. In order to provide a fully automatic, robust and accurate method for aligning and integrating partial reconstructions without any prior knowledge of the relative viewpoints of the sensor or the geometry of the imaging process, we propose a 4-step registration and integration algorithm based on a common Variational Implicit Surface (VIS) representation of the partial surface reconstructions. First, a global crude registration without a priori knowledge is performed followed by a pose refinement of partial reconstruction pairs. Pair-wise registrations are converted into a multi-view registration, before a final integration of the reconstructions into one entity or model occurs. Furthermore, making use of the smoothing properties of the VIS representations, the algorithm proves to be robust against noise in the reconstruction data. Experimental results on real-live, as well as noiseless and noisy simulated data are presented to show the feasibility, the accuracy and robustness of our registration scheme.
The complex biomedical signals using Open Source software and Computer Cluster (CC) was described. The system was based on Open Source software at both system and application level to facilitate flexible development o...
详细信息
The complex biomedical signals using Open Source software and Computer Cluster (CC) was described. The system was based on Open Source software at both system and application level to facilitate flexible development of complex computing paradigm. The system consisted of workstation or visualization terminal (VT) and CC. The analysis involved simple procedure which determined 200 point Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). The results show that the analysis required system level communication, generic data acquisition support and clinician interface issues.
Heart diseases cause considerable morbidity and the prognosis after heart failure is poor. An improved understanding of cardiac mechanics is necessary to advance the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases. This pap...
详细信息
ISBN:
(纸本)1581138849
Heart diseases cause considerable morbidity and the prognosis after heart failure is poor. An improved understanding of cardiac mechanics is necessary to advance the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases. This paper presents techniques for visualizing and evaluating biomedical finite element models and demonstrates their application by using as an example models of a healthy and a diseased human left ventricle. The following contributions are made: we apply techniques traditionally used in solid mechanics and computational fluid dynamics to biomedical data and suggest some improvements and modifications. We introduce a novel algorithm for computing isosurfaces for scalar fields defined over curvilinear finite elements. We obtain new insight into the mechanics of the healthy and the diseased left ventricle and we facilitate the understanding of the complex deformation of the heart muscle by novel visualizations.
Microsurgery is a highly complex surgical procedure on small body parts performed by a dedicated surgical team. An operating microscope is typically used to obtain a precise view of the soft tissues. The complexity of...
详细信息
ISBN:
(纸本)1581138849
Microsurgery is a highly complex surgical procedure on small body parts performed by a dedicated surgical team. An operating microscope is typically used to obtain a precise view of the soft tissues. The complexity of the microsurgical procedure makes it a suitable application of virtual/augmented reality technology for training purpose. In this paper, we present an overview of our simulator and then describe the visualization work that reconstructs the magnified view of the operating area from medical images. Our 3D linear level octree(LLO) based volume rendering algorithm, and newly proposed dynamic linear level octree (DLLO) based 4D volume rendering algorithm are integrated with a texture-based renderer to form the visualization component. In contrast to the conventional algorithms, our method achieves fast rendering speed, reduced requirement for texture bandwidth and combined surface-volume rendering for realistic and interactive PC-based medical simulations.
We present progress toward developing a "clinician friendly" system for analysis of complex biomedical signals that leverages a high-performance computer cluster and open source software.
We present progress toward developing a "clinician friendly" system for analysis of complex biomedical signals that leverages a high-performance computer cluster and open source software.
The DataManager presented in this paper allows the multimodal visualisation of heterogeneous data originating from the biomedical field and, more particularly, Biomechanics. In the latter, the aim is to increase our u...
详细信息
The DataManager presented in this paper allows the multimodal visualisation of heterogeneous data originating from the biomedical field and, more particularly, Biomechanics. In the latter, the aim is to increase our understanding of the musculo-skeletal system, and to achieve this, numerous disparate data must be collected and combined. Previously, no software tool fully allowed such integration, but the DataManager and its development environment (the MAP) now provide an answer to that problem. This paper presents the current visualisation and data processing tools available from the DataManager. Its usefulness for research, educational and clinical activities will be demonstrated. The system developers hope that the data management mechanisms available within the software will stimulate data sharing between scientists and will encourage them to participate in enhancing the system by integrating their own software tools.
This paper reports an interactive software interface for visualization, planning, and monitoring of intra-prostatic needle placement procedures performed with a robotic assistant device inside standard cylindrical hig...
详细信息
暂无评论