Breast compression and imaging systems and methods
US11998371B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/502
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A compression paddle with a plurality of markers is advanced towards a patient's breast which has been positioned on a support platform for an imaging procedure. An initial position of the compression paddle is detected relative to the support platform when a portion of the breast is contacted. An initial marker is identified which is associated with a feature of the breast when the compression paddle is in the initial position. A compression target marker is based at least in part on the initial position and the initial marker.
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