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Flattening Maps for the Visualization of Multibranched Vessels
Flattening Maps for the Visualization of Multibranched Vessels
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Zhu, Lei
Haker, Steven
Tannenbaum, Allen R.
Haker, Steven
Tannenbaum, Allen R.
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In this paper, we present two novel algorithms which produce flattened visualizations of branched physiological surfaces, such as vessels. The first approach is a conformal mapping algorithm based on the minimization of two Dirichlet functionals. From a triangulated representation of vessel surfaces, we show how the algorithm can be implemented using a finite element technique. The second method is an algorithm which adjusts the conformal mapping to produce a flattened representation of the original surface while preserving areas. This approach employs the theory of optimal mass transport. Furthermore, a new way of extracting center lines for vessel fly-throughs is provided.
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2005-02
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