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Computer aided detection (CAD) for 3D digital mammography

US7218766B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2002
Grant dateMay 15, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S128/922
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is provided a method of analyzing a plurality of views of an object, the object including an edge portion partially extending from a surface of the object into an internal volume of the object, comprising the step of analyzing each acquired view. The step of analyzing each acquired view includes analysis of the edge portion. Preferably, the object comprises breast tissue.

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