Computer aided detection (CAD) for 3D digital mammography
US7218766B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2024 |
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- 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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