title: A video-based contour acquisition system.
abstract: A contour acquisition system using a video camera to view a patient is outlined. A calibration technique is derived and presented in detail. Results of contour measurements are shown to be accurate to within 2 mm. Difficulties with the technique are discussed and improvements to the method are suggested.
authors.affiliation: Ontario Cancer Foundation, Kingston Regional Cancer Centre, Canada.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Carlone
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Shragge
mesh_terms: D002138:Calibration; D006801:Humans; D008961:Models, Structural; D011880:Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted; D014741:Video Recording