Virtual image with viewpoint of optical shape detection device

摘要

A system for providing a viewpoint to a virtual image includes an intraoperative imaging system 110 having a transducer 146 configured to generate an image data set for the region. The shape detectable device 102 is configured to position at least a portion of the shape detectable device relative to the region. The shape-detectable device has a coordinate system that is registered with the coordinate system of the intraoperative imaging system. The image generation module 148 is configured to render a virtual image 152 of at least a portion of the region using the image data set, the virtual image including a vantage point for a position on the shape-detectable device.