Automated identification of ileocecal valve
US7440601B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30032
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Portions of a virtual colon can be analyzed to identify a normal structure, such as an ileocecal valve. Paradigmatic characteristics of ileocecal valves can be used to identify a digital representation as an ileocecal valve. Upon determination that a digital representation has the characteristics of an ileocecal valve, action can be taken. For example, the digital representation can be removed from a list of polyp candidates.
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