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Method for processing a three-dimensional data set into a composite two-dimensional image viewable as a three-dimensional image
Assignee: INNOVATIVE IMAGING SOLUTIONS A OF GEORGIA LLC LLC
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Filing: 1996-09-25
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Granted: 1998-04-28
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Expires: 2016-09-25
Abstract
Abstract A method for processing a three-dimensional data set into a two-dimensional image that is viewable as a three-dimensional image is provided. The three-dimensional data set represents an object to be viewed and is sampled to create multiple two-dimensional data sets where each two-dimensional data set represents a different view of the object. Then, a two-dimensional image is constructed from the two-dimensional data sets. The aspects represented by the two-dimensional data sets can be individually viewed from the two-dimensional image through the use of a lenticular screen or a computer generated grating.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael H. Pasco
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:28
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06T; G06T15/00; G06T15/08; G03; G03B; G03B35/00; G03B35/14; H; H04; H04N; H04N13/00; H04N13/20; H04N13/275
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
In a computer system, a method for processing a three-dimensional data set into a composite two-dimensional image viewable as a three-dimensional image, comprising the steps of: receiving as input the three-dimensional data set; defining a sampling ratio; sampling the three-dimensional data set to produce an initial two-dimensional view; writing the initial two-dimensional view to a two-dimensional data set utilizing the sampling ratio; sampling the three-dimensional data set to produce at least one subsequent two-dimensional view; writing the at least one subsequent two-dimensional view to the two-dimensional data set utilizing the sampling ratio; printing a composite two-dimensional image from the two-dimensional data set; and printing a printed grating according to the sampling ratio, wherein the composite two-dimensional image is viewable as a three-dimensional image through the printed grating.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
In a computer system, a method for processing a three-dimensional data set into a composite two-dimensional image viewable as a three-dimensional image, comprising the steps of: receiving as input the three-dimensional data set; defining a sampling ratio; sampling the three-dimensional data set to produce an initial two-dimensional view; writing the initial two-dimensional view to a two-dimensional data set utilizing the sampling ratio; sampling the three-dimensional data set to produce at least one subsequent two-dimensional view; writing the at least one subsequent two-dimensional view to the two-dimensional data set utilizing the sampling ratio; printing a composite two-dimensional image from the two-dimensional data set; and printing a printed grating according to the sampling ratio, wherein the composite two-dimensional image is viewable as a three-dimensional image through the printed grating.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of defining an incrementation between the initial two-dimensional view and the at least one subsequent two-dimensional view.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of defining an initial aspect view for the initial two-dimensional view.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of defining a final aspect view for the at least one subsequent two-dimensional view.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the three-dimensional data set is from a source, the source selected from the group consisting of MRI, CAT, CAD, or database.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the sampling steps are performed by a sampling algorithm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 6, further comprising the step of programming the computer system with the sampling algorithm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the composite two-dimensional image is viewable as a three-dimensional image through a lenticular screen.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the sampling ratio is 1:9.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of defining the pitch lines per inch for the composite two-dimensional image.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
137 words
A computer system for processing a three-dimensional data set into a composite two-dimensional image viewable as a three-dimensional image, comprising: means for receiving as input the three-dimensional data set; means for defining a sampling ratio; means for sampling the three-dimensional data set to produce an initial two-dimensional view; means for writing the initial two-dimensional view to a two-dimensional data set utilizing the sampling ratio; means for sampling the three-dimensional data set to produce at least one subsequent two-dimensional view; means for writing the at least one subsequent two-dimensional view to the two-dimensional data set utilizing the sampling ratio; means for printing a composite two-dimensional image from the two-dimensional data set; and means for printing a printed grating according to the sampling ratio, wherein the composite two-dimensional image is viewable as a three-dimensional image through the printed grating.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
137 words
A computer system for processing a three-dimensional data set into a composite two-dimensional image viewable as a three-dimensional image, comprising: means for receiving as input the three-dimensional data set; means for defining a sampling ratio; means for sampling the three-dimensional data set to produce an initial two-dimensional view; means for writing the initial two-dimensional view to a two-dimensional data set utilizing the sampling ratio; means for sampling the three-dimensional data set to produce at least one subsequent two-dimensional view; means for writing the at least one subsequent two-dimensional view to the two-dimensional data set utilizing the sampling ratio; means for printing a composite two-dimensional image from the two-dimensional data set; and means for printing a printed grating according to the sampling ratio, wherein the composite two-dimensional image is viewable as a three-dimensional image through the printed grating.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
156 words
A computer program product for processing a three-dimensional data set into a composite two-dimensional image viewable as a three-dimensional image, comprising: computer code that receives as input the three-dimensional data set; computer code that defines a sampling ratio; computer code that samples the three-dimensional data set to produce an initial two-dimensional view; computer code that writes the initial two-dimensional view to a two-dimensional data set utilizing the sampling ratio; computer code that samples the three-dimensional data set to produce at least one subsequent two-dimensional view; computer code that writes the at least one subsequent two-dimensional view to the two-dimensional data set utilizing the sampling ratio; computer code that prints a composite two-dimensional image from the two-dimensional data set; computer code that prints a printed grating according to the sampling ratio, wherein the composite two-dimensional image is viewable as a three-dimensional image through the printed grating; and a computer readable storage medium that stores the computer codes.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
156 words
A computer program product for processing a three-dimensional data set into a composite two-dimensional image viewable as a three-dimensional image, comprising: computer code that receives as input the three-dimensional data set; computer code that defines a sampling ratio; computer code that samples the three-dimensional data set to produce an initial two-dimensional view; computer code that writes the initial two-dimensional view to a two-dimensional data set utilizing the sampling ratio; computer code that samples the three-dimensional data set to produce at least one subsequent two-dimensional view; computer code that writes the at least one subsequent two-dimensional view to the two-dimensional data set utilizing the sampling ratio; computer code that prints a composite two-dimensional image from the two-dimensional data set; computer code that prints a printed grating according to the sampling ratio, wherein the composite two-dimensional image is viewable as a three-dimensional image through the printed grating; and a computer readable storage medium that stores the computer codes.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
148 words
In a computer system, a method for processing a three-dimensional data set into a composite two-dimensional image viewable as a three-dimensional image, comprising the steps of: receiving as input the three-dimensional data set; defining a sampling ratio; defining a transparency or opacity of layers in the three-dimensional data set; sampling the three-dimensional data set to produce an initial two-dimensional view utilizing the transparency or opacity of the layers; writing the initial two-dimensional view to a two-dimensional data set utilizing the sampling ratio; sampling the three-dimensional data set to produce at least one subsequent two-dimensional view utilizing the transparency or opacity of the layers; writing the at least one subsequent two-dimensional view to the two-dimensional data set utilizing the sampling ratio; printing a composite two-dimensional image from the two-dimensional data set, wherein the composite two-dimensional image is viewable as a three-dimensional image through a printed grating or lenticular screen.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
148 words
In a computer system, a method for processing a three-dimensional data set into a composite two-dimensional image viewable as a three-dimensional image, comprising the steps of: receiving as input the three-dimensional data set; defining a sampling ratio; defining a transparency or opacity of layers in the three-dimensional data set; sampling the three-dimensional data set to produce an initial two-dimensional view utilizing the transparency or opacity of the layers; writing the initial two-dimensional view to a two-dimensional data set utilizing the sampling ratio; sampling the three-dimensional data set to produce at least one subsequent two-dimensional view utilizing the transparency or opacity of the layers; writing the at least one subsequent two-dimensional view to the two-dimensional data set utilizing the sampling ratio; printing a composite two-dimensional image from the two-dimensional data set, wherein the composite two-dimensional image is viewable as a three-dimensional image through a printed grating or lenticular screen.
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