Applications of Computer Vision in Medicine and Protection of Monuments

Abstract

In the article we describe methods for detection and analysis of surface and volumetric representations of 3D objects. We focused on applications in medical diagnostics and protection of monuments. Our research concerns the problems of automation of mesh data processing. The processing stages include: combining models from partial surfaces in different scans (particularly from different scanning devices); a hierarchical representation of surface data using progressive meshes. We also describe computer methods for orthodontic diagnosis and therapy planning. The methods are based on several techniques of imaging like: pairs of cephalograms (front and side view), computed tomography, laser scanning of dental models, 3D scanning of soft tissue (facial area). The ultimate goal of our studies is a fusion of all the information gained from these imaging techniques to create a patientspecific and deformable geometric model of the head.