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Apparatus and method of processing medical image

US10105118B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 2015
Grant dateOct 23, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/461
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and a method of processing a medical image are provided. The apparatus is configured to generate a cross-sectional image of an object by transmitting X-rays through a region of the object, and includes an X-ray generator configured to generate the X-rays. The apparatus further includes a controller configured to determine sub-regions included in the region, based on positions of body parts included in the region, determine image qualities of the sub-regions based on types of the body parts included in the sub-regions, control doses of the X-rays based on the image qualities, and control the X-ray generator to transmit the controlled X-rays to the region.

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