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3-D localization of clustered microcalcifications using cranio-caudal and medio-lateral oblique view

US6614921B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2000
Grant dateSep 2, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S128/915
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method using CC and MLO views localized in a display in 3-D as a breast virtual model, incorporating, feature capturing using gradient, energy and entropy codes, calibration classification according to features using binary decision trees, nipple detection, and 3-D spatial coordinate transformation and display of breast clustered microcalcifications.

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