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William E. Higgins
Also filed as: HIGGINS WILLIAM E
17 granted patents·4 pending applications·746 citations·filing 1974–2023
95Inventor score
Files withPENN STATE RES FOUND10HIGGINS WILLIAM E7FLUOROSCAN IMAGING SYSTEMS INC2ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY & RESEARCH1WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE CO1
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21 records- 0197US7889905B2Fast 3D-2D image registration method with application to continuously guided endoscopyPENN STATE RES FOUND·Filed 2006·Granted Feb 15, 2011·157 cites·17 claims
- 0297US7756563B2Guidance method based on 3D-2D pose estimation and 3D-CT registration with application to live bronchoscopyPENN STATE RES FOUND·Filed 2006·Granted Jul 13, 2010·143 cites·29 claims
- 0393US8672836B2Method and apparatus for continuous guidance of endoscopyHIGGINS WILLIAM E·Filed 2008·Granted Mar 18, 2014·201 cites·31 claims
- 0493US8064669B2Fast 3D-2D image registration system with application to continuously guided endoscopyHIGGINS WILLIAM E·Filed 2011·Granted Nov 22, 2011·32 cites·19 claims
- 0592US8675935B2Fast 3D-2D image registration method with application to continuously guided endoscopyHIGGINS WILLIAM E·Filed 2011·Granted Mar 18, 2014·27 cites·11 claims
- 0682US9672631B2Medical image reporting system and methodHIGGINS WILLIAM E·Filed 2009·Granted Jun 6, 2017·12 cites·31 claims
- 0782US4370372AMethod of joining honeycomb panels using a fastener elementADVANCED TECHNOLOGY & RESEARCH·Filed 1981·Granted Jan 25, 1983·61 cites·9 claims
- 0878US9037215B2Methods and apparatus for 3D route planning through hollow organsHIGGINS WILLIAM E·Filed 2008·Granted May 19, 2015·18 cites·44 claims
- 0977US10667679B2Image-based global registration system and method applicable to bronchoscopy guidancePENN STATE RES FOUND·Filed 2018·Granted Jun 2, 2020·3 cites·11 claims
- 1068US10482606B2Medical image reporting system and methodPENN STATE RES FOUND·Filed 2017·Granted Nov 19, 2019·1 cites·19 claims
- 1158US12245824B2Multi-destination procedure planning and guidance for endoscopic surgeryPENN STATE RES FOUND·Filed 2023·Granted Mar 11, 2025·0 cites·12 claims
- 1248US9675420B2Methods and apparatus for 3D route planning through hollow organsPENN STATE RES FOUND·Filed 2015·Granted Jun 13, 2017·0 cites·14 claims
- 1346US12349859B2Two-phase instrument guidance for accurate endoscopic surgical proceduresPENN STATE RES FOUND·Filed 2023·Granted Jul 8, 2025·0 cites·10 claims
- 1444US2009156895A1Precise endoscopic planning and visualizationPENN STATE RES FOUND·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 1544US2010280365A1Guidance method based on 3d-2d pose estimation and 3d-ct registration with application to live bronchoscopyPENN STATE RES FOUND·Filed 2010·Application pending·0 cites
- 1643US6256374B1Miniature C-arm apparatus with dual video display monitor and single driver interface thereforFLUOROSCAN IMAGING SYSTEMS INC·Filed 1999·Granted Jul 3, 2001·46 cites·6 claims
- 1742US2011184238A1Image-based global registration system and method applicable to bronchoscopy guidancePENN STATE RES FOUND·Filed 2011·Application pending·0 cites
- 1841US6236712B1Miniature C-arm apparatus with multiple x-ray indicatorsFLUOROSCAN IMAGING SYSTEMS INC·Filed 1999·Granted May 22, 2001·42 cites·6 claims
- 1940US9757021B2Global and semi-global registration for image-based bronchoscopy guidanceHIGGINS WILLIAM E·Filed 2012·Granted Sep 12, 2017·0 cites·19 claims
- 2033US2012203067A1Method and device for determining the location of an endoscopeHIGGINS WILLIAM E·Filed 2012·Application pending·0 cites
- 2127US3950728ACoded carrier remote control systemWESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE CO·Filed 1974·Granted Apr 13, 1976·3 cites·10 claims
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