Providing a classification explanation and a generative function

US12118717B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Siemens Healthineers AG · DE

Inventors

• Alexander KATZMANN · Furth, DE
• Stephen Ahmad · Erfurt, DE
• Michael Suehling · Erlangen, DE
• Alexander MUEHLBERG · Nuremberg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 16, 2021
• Grant date: Oct 15, 2024
• Expiry date: Oct 8, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06V2201/032
• WIPO field: Computer technology
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A method is for providing a classification explanation. The method includes receiving an acquired medical image corresponding to an examination volume; and receiving or determining an actual classification value. The actual classification value classifies an anatomical structure within the acquired medical image. The method further includes receiving or determining a first classification value being different from the actual classification value, the first classification value being a potential classification value of the anatomical structure within the acquired medical image; applying a first generative function to the acquired medical image to generate a first synthetic image, the first generative function being based on the first classification value, and being configured to modify the anatomical structure to exhibit the first classification value; and providing a visualization based on the acquired medical image and the first synthetic image. Systems and computer programs are further for providing a classification explanation and/or generative functions.