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Method and apparatus for producing benefit/risk evaluation data relating to radiation therapy in patients

US6167294A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 1998
Grant dateDec 26, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S128/924
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Process for producing benefit/risk evaluation data relating to radiation therapy in patients comprising the following stages: production of imaga data on the spatial positional distribution of relevant organ and tissue parts; production or selection of radiation data; production of radiation dose distribution data; storage of a plurality first rules; fetching of suitable first rules; storage of a plurality of second rules; fetching and application of suitable second rules; production of benefit/risk evaluation data based on the total radiation effect data produced; and fetching of suitable radiation data.

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