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X-ray device and image-processing method

US7693254B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 2007
Grant dateApr 6, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2211/436
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An x-ray device comprises means for the production of at least one standard projection image of the object in which presumed suspect zones corresponding to radiological signs are represented by markers. The device comprises means for the production of a digital volume of markers in which 3D markers are created in order to represent presumed suspect zones of the object. It also comprises means of re-projection of the 3D markers in the standard projection image in order to confirm the presence of the markers or eliminate or add the markers of the projection image is necessary.

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