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Bone densitometer providing improved longitudinal studies

US7069066B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 25, 2004
Grant dateJun 27, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/4241
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An x-ray densitometry system provides improved analysis of bone images taken of a patient over a course of time by comparing the images to deduce positioning errors and/or to correct positioning errors for improved quantitative assessment of the bone.

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