| abstract |
An augmented reality device used in a medical imaging laboratory housing a medical imaging device ( 10 ) includes a headset ( 30 ), cameras ( 32, 33 ) mounted in the medical imaging laboratory, and directional sensors ( 34, 35, 36, 37 ) mounted on the headset. The cameras generate a panorama image ( 54 ). Data collected by the directional sensors is processed to determine the viewing direction ( 60 ). The panorama image and the determined viewing direction are processed to generate an augmented patient view image ( 80 ) in which the medical imaging device is removed, replaced, or made partially transparent, the augmented image is presented on a display ( 40 ) of the headset. The directional sensors may include a headset camera ( 34 ) that provides a patient view image ( 50 ), which is augmented by removing or making partially transparent any portion of the medical imaging device in the patient view image by substituting corresponding portions of the panorama image. |