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Methods and apparatus for the classification of nodules

US6891922B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2002
Grant dateMay 10, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S378/901
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for detection and classification of nodules (N) in a tomographic image of an anatomical zone of a patient includes segmenting the image to identify therein a region of interest including at least one nodule, and classifying regions of the nodule as one of solid, part-solid, and non-solid.

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