Monitoring computed tomography (CT) scan image
US11521321B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V2201/03
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a system and a method for monitoring a CT scan image. A CT scan image may be resampled into a plurality of slices using a bilinear interpolation. A region of interest may be identified on each slice using an image processing technique. The region of interest may be masked on each slice using deep learning. Subsequently, a nodule may be detected as the region of interest using the deep learning. Further, a plurality of characteristics associated with the nodule may be identified. Furthermore, an emphysema may be detected in the region of interest on each slice. A malignancy risk score for the patient may be computed. A progress of the nodule may be monitored across subsequent CT scan images. Finally, a report of the patient may be generated.
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