Image processing device for endoscope, image processing method for endoscope, and recording medium
US11992177B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30096
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image processing device for an endoscope includes a processor. The processor receives, as input, a generated image acquired by performing predetermined processing on an image pickup signal acquired by an endoscope, analyzes a withdrawing speed of the endoscope based on at least one of the generated image and information relating to an operation state of the endoscope, detects a lesion part from the generated image, performs a diagnosis support action on the lesion part, decides a factor affecting the diagnosis support action based on an analysis result of the withdrawing speed, and outputs the factor.
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