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Medical image processing apparatus, medical image processing method, and medical imaging device

US10140543B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2016
Grant dateNov 27, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30012
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A medical image processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes a reception unit and a detection unit. The reception unit is configured to receive two points specified on at least one sagittal image. The detection unit is configured to detect an intervertebral disc by evaluating a luminance distribution within a region that includes the two points.

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