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Dedicated mammogram viewer

US6311419A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 1996
Grant dateNov 6, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B27/026
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A viewing apparatus for transparencies or the like masks any faceplate areas not covered by images by generating masks, and adapts the luminance level of the image under study and of other faceplate areas to the optimal viewing conditions required by the observer.

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