An optical patient contouring device is proposed which would complement the implementation of CT imaging on a simulator. The device would use a laser and linear diode array to determine the location of the patient skin surface by triangulation. A computer would digitize the patient radius and gantry angle to determine sequential coordinates which would together define the entire contour of a patient in treatment position on the simulator table as the gantry was rotated around the patient.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) - Phase I (R43)
Project #
1R43CA041882-01
Application #
3491298
Study Section
(SSS)
Project Start
1986-09-30
Project End
1987-06-30
Budget Start
1986-09-30
Budget End
1987-06-30
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
1986
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
I.T.M., Inc.
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
San Antonio
State
TX
Country
United States
Zip Code
78212