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Method and apparatus for independent display in a computer-aided detection system

US7174515B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2001
Grant dateFeb 6, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/563
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for providing an independent display system for a computer aided detection (CAD) system that analyzes medical images. The independent display system comprises a screen to display a medical image including any marked regions of interest and a plurality of icons to interact with the screen. For one embodiment, the screen is a touch screen, such that the independent display system does not require a keyboard or cursor controller.

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