Math Is Fun Forum

jpeg format does not create a true volume data set.  the ultrasound transducer sweeps across the target and collects a gajillion slices of data.  raw data does not convert nor does jpeg, or img, btm, or a number others.  The only formats that collect the entire data set seems to be Dicom, 4-D View either compressed or not and, potentially a cartesian file though these have not proven to be reliable.
Thank you Bobby, you have given me some hope and I hope we can continue our dialog going forward.

My good fellow, I know of not what you speak!

Right! But I can export from it to another program if it exists.  That's where I need help.  It needs to go into a segmentation program before Mimics etc.
So how and where and who might be able to do that?  I know it exists, I have the proof that it works but I need to find some one or something that can write this in a very basic way and put the idea back into business.

Hi, I'm back.
Yep, the program does come with a dongle (haptic device) but there is a free version that is a little limited.  For our purposes, the free ware works ok for experimenting.

Yes.  I have a more extensive version of that because of my profession, but that is the one.

THe only problem is that it really doesn't.  I have submitted volumes to them only to have them inform me of the short comings.  They need something to bring it out of 4dv into their program.  4dv doesn't provide that ability in the exporting process.

nope but I think I can get Mimics soon.  It's very expensive.  I need a bridge between 4-D VIew and Mimics and or other conversion programs.

Sentio aliquos togatos contra me conspirare...or it may just be my imagination...

I'll be back in a bit myself in that work and patients are calling....
more this afternoon. 
Thanks for your help.

One of the volume reconstruction programs that I use is called 4D View.  If the volume is saved in that format then the extension is .4dv.  I'm not sure what the extension would be for other formats in that the 4D View is a prioritized software from GE Healthcare that is used by myself and the perinatologist with which I work.

11.5 to 15 MB but it can vary to greater or smaller depending on the size of the subject.

Stereolithographic files are oriented in cubic pixels while ultrasound volumes are oriented in conic voxels.
Stereolithography is a type of 3-D printing which constructs objects from the bottom up by layering material into whatever it may be.  (see rapid prototyping)
There are ways of converting 3-D Voxels into the STL pixels. I just don't know how to do it.  Go to forever-baby.com.  That is what it is all about.  Those were constructed by a vendor who wanted to take over the concept as his own and has since been kicked to the curb by me.  Now I'm in the dubious position of trying to work this out on my own with which I have no free time to accomplish due to work load and other commitments.
Once you see the finished product on the web site, you will have an idea of what I'm trying to do.
I suppose you're being a bit modest about your abilities, which is well taken.  He is quite proud of you.