Rapid convolution based large deformation image matching via landmark and volume imagery
CA 2308499 A1 · Owner: Christensen, Gary E. · Inventors: Miller, Michael I.; Joshi, Sarang C.; Christensen, Gary E.
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An apparatus and method for image registration of a template image (100) with a target image (120) with large deformation. The apparatus and method involve computing a large deformation transform based on landmark manifolds image , data or both. The apparatus and method are capable of registering images with a small number of landmark points (102 104, 114). Registering the images is , accomplished by applying the large deformation transform.
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