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Medical imaging apparatus and method of processing medical image

US10818045B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2017
Grant dateOct 27, 2020
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2211/408
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various embodiments of this disclosure provide a medical imaging apparatus and a method of processing a medical image. The medical imaging apparatus includes a data obtainer configured to obtain raw data generated by performing a tomography scan on an object. The medical imaging apparatus also includes a processor configured to obtain, from the raw data, a plurality of pieces of monochromatic image data respectively corresponding to a plurality of energy levels. The processor is also configured to receive an external input that sets a combination of weights respectively applied to the plurality of pieces of monochromatic image data. The processor is also configured to generate a synthetic image by applying the combination of the weights to the plurality of pieces of monochromatic image data. The medical imaging apparatus also includes a display configured to display the generated synthetic image.

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