Sony group corporation (20240302896). IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND SURGICAL MICROSCOPE SYSTEM simplified abstract
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IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND SURGICAL MICROSCOPE SYSTEM
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Tomoyuki Ootsuki of Tokyo (JP)
IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND SURGICAL MICROSCOPE SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240302896 titled 'IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND SURGICAL MICROSCOPE SYSTEM
The image processing apparatus described in the patent application involves tracking an eyeball in an operative field image for a patient's eye and generating a display image with different display modes for various regions, indicating specific positions, directions, and sizes for the eye based on the tracking results.
- Image input unit receives operative field image for patient's eye
- Eyeball tracking unit tracks eyeball in the image
- Display image generation unit sets regions with different display modes and generates display image with boundaries indicating specific eye parameters
- Display mode of regions changes based on eyeball tracking results
- Position, direction, and size of boundaries can be adjusted based on tracking results
Potential Applications: - Medical imaging for eye surgeries - Ophthalmology research and diagnostics - Virtual reality applications for eye tracking
Problems Solved: - Precise visualization of eye parameters during procedures - Enhanced accuracy in tracking eye movements - Improved understanding of eye anatomy and behavior
Benefits: - Increased efficiency in eye surgeries - Enhanced diagnostic capabilities for eye conditions - Improved training tools for medical professionals
Commercial Applications: "Advanced Eye Surgery Visualization and Training Tool: Revolutionizing Ophthalmology Practices"
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the apparatus track the eyeball in the operative field image? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology for virtual reality applications?
Original Abstract Submitted
an image processing apparatus () according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes: an image input unit () that receives an operative field image for an eye of a patient; an eyeball tracking unit () that tracks an eyeball in the operative field image; and a display image generation unit () that sets a plurality of regions having different display modes for the operative field image and generates a display image in which a boundary of the plurality of regions indicate at least one of a specific position, a specific direction, and a specific size for the eye, in which the display image generation unit () changes a display mode of any or all of the plurality of regions on the basis of a tracking result of the eyeball, and changes at least one of a position, a direction, and a size of the boundary.
