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Image processing device for endoscope, image processing method for endoscope, and recording medium

US11992177B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2021
Grant dateMay 28, 2024
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2042

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  • 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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