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Red Pacs, LLC

D3d Technologies, Inc.

Tipping Point Medical Images, LLC

Opic Technologies, Inc.

Douglas Labs, Inc.

Opic, Inc.

Robert Edwin Douglas

David Byron Douglas

Kathleen Mary Douglas

Max Wintermark

Pointers are added to a 3D volumetric dataset to help the user visualize the direction of blood flow. A 3D volume containing at least one blood vessel is created. Next, the direction of the blood flow is determined. Next, at least pointer is placed into the 3D volume in an aligned fashion with the direction of blood flow such that the 3D volume is modified. Next, the modified 3D volume is displayed on a head display unit, such as an augmented reality or virtual reality display. Next, at least one pointer is advanced to a new position for additional modification of the 3D imaging volume.

Method and apparatus for generating a colored three dimensional volume via voxel elimination and color assignment to voxel groups

An interactive 3D cursor facilitates selection and manipulation of a three-dimensional volume from a three-dimensional image. The selected volume image may be transparency-adjusted and filtered to remove selected tissues from view. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of tissues in a selected volume may be performed. Location indicators, annotations, and registration markers may be overlaid on selected volume images.

Interactive 3D cursor

A method and apparatus for performing a simulation of a change of a three-dimensional dataset of a physical item is disclosed. Voxels within the three-dimensional dataset are modified to mimic the change. Some embodiments comprise using artificial intelligence algorithm to determine the change. Simulations can be performed over multiple time points.

Method and apparatus for altering 3D datasets

This patent includes techniques for improved rates of display of images within an image set. This is particularly useful to scrolling through medical images. For example, the top of the head on an axial head CT image is a smaller size on the screen as compared to the middle of the head. This patent provides a method for image analysis and medical history analysis to optimize scrolling rates.

Method and apparatus of utilizing artificial intelligence in the scrolling process

This method comprises generating an improved personalized webpage with multi-user advertisement control panel (ACP). The preferred embodiment of the ACP is a digital window presented on a monitor wherein a point and click function can be performed by a user to activate various aspects of the ACP. The ACP has a predetermined set of advertisement control features, which the user can activate to control the advertisement profile. The first user is in control of said first ACP and inputs from said first user via said first user's first ACP wherein said first input activates a first advertisement control feature (ACF) of said set of advertisement control features (ACFs). An advertisement is presented to the second user via the second user's display with based on the first user's ACF.

Method and apparatus for improved presentation of information

A method and apparatus of generating a modified segmented structure is disclosed. This modified segmented structure subtracts pixels or voxels in an inward direction from the segmented structure to create a smaller volume or area than the segmented structure. Analysis of the smaller volume can be useful in generating custom volumes, which can then be processed to improve visualization inside the custom volume.

Image processing via a modified segmented structure

This patent provides a method and apparatus to improve image analysis for a user viewing an image comprising multiple structures on a display. An eye tracking system is set up for a user viewing the image on a display, such as using an eye facing camera. An analysis of the eye tracking data and a structure that is being viewed is performed. An image analysis tool, such as an image manipulation tool, an image measurement tool or an image annotation tool, is predicted from a group of image analysis tools and is presented to the user. The user can then use the predicted tool as the user sees fit, such as executing the capabilities of the tool via a mouse.

Method and apparatus for predicting an image analysis tool based on user behavior

This patent provides a novel stereoscopic imaging system. In the preferred embodiment, the improved stereoscopic imaging system would be incorporated onto a smart phone, which is called the stereoscopic smart phone (SSP). The SSP would work in conjunction with one or more stereoscopic head display units (SHDUs). Once this system is operational, it will allow significant improvements to obtaining stereoscopic imagery. One novel aspect of this patent comprises wherein the stereoscopic cameras on the SSP can move in position to alter stereo separation distance and change the convergence to optimally image a scene.

Method and apparatus for a stereoscopic smart phone

A method and apparatus comprising generating a dynamic personalized webpage is disclosed. At least two webpages are loaded in a fashion that is hidden from the user. Content from the at least two webpages is extracted based on classification 'of interest' by an artificial intelligence algorithm. A dynamic personalized webpage comprising extracted content is then generated and displayed to the user. In the preferred embodiment, the user's dynamic personalized webpage will be filled with advertisements tailored to the user and the user would receive 100% of the payment from the advertisers.

In this patent, a method for improving interaction with tangible objects is disclosed. A user wearing an augmented reality head display unit sees tangible objects. A database comprising appropriate orientation and position of a first tangible object with a second tangible object is established. A virtual object to correspond to a second tangible object is generated and registered to the first tangible object with proper positioning and orientation according to the database. The user, by watching the virtual object, can far more easily align the first tangible object with the second tangible object. Thus, this patent can help in construction-type activities.

Optimizing interaction with of tangible tools with tangible objects via registration of virtual objects to tangible tools

This patent provides a method and apparatus for improving display of images of a virtual scene on an extended reality display. Specifically, this patent provides a method and apparatus to use different portions of the display based on a look angle of a user. For example, if a user looks at a nearby virtual object, more medially positioned portions of the display are utilized.

Method and apparatus for using different portions of a head display unit

Virtual tools are used to manipulate aspects of a three-dimensional medical image volume. The virtual tools are registered with the image volume. Presentation of the image volume is manipulated by an image processor in response to use of the virtual tools. The virtual tools may be used to facilitate analysis of the image volume.

Using tangible tools to manipulate 3D virtual objects

A method for immersively displaying a scanned environment of a region to a set of users in a training environment wearing augmented reality head display units. The training environment includes a pseudo-GPS system, which allows position tracking over time. This enables rehearsing military operations before they occur.

Enhanced 3D training environment

This invention comprises a smart room comprising at least 4 non-planar arranged transmitters and an object equipped with a receiver and an orientation sensor. The object position and orientation are tracked at time points and a dataset is built which provides object orientation information and object position information at each time point.

Smart room system

A method and apparatus for performing a simulation of a physiologic change of a three-dimensional medical image, such as a CT scan or MRI scan is disclosed. A three-dimensional dataset of a portion of a body is used. Voxels within the three-dimensional dataset are modified to mimic the physiologic change of the three-dimensional medical image. Some embodiments comprise using artificial intelligence algorithm to determine the physiologic change. Simulations can be performed over multiple time points.

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Robert Edwin Douglas