Method and system for analysis of bone density
US8116545B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/505
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present description relates to a method for generating a bone density value. The method can include generating digital image data depending upon an X-ray image corresponding to at least a part of the bone; transmitting a digital image data signal comprising the digital image data; and processing said digital image data signal. The processing step can include generating a trabeculae model depending upon said processed digital image data signal; generating at least one geometrical figure depending upon the generated trabeculae model, wherein the generated geometrical figure is provided essentially within a space at least partly defined by center lines of the generated trabeculae; and calculating the bone density value depending upon the at least one generated geometrical figure. Devices and storage for the method(s) are also described.
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