Reducing variation in radiation therapy treatment planning
US8199990B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/924
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus are disclosed that reduces variation in radiation therapy treatment planning among plurality of users within the same or different geographic locations. The system includes a method and an apparatus that provide users with the knowledge information and utilizing the knowledge information to contour target volumes for radiation treatment planning. The mode of operation includes utilizing a stand-alone workstation or a server computer connected to the plurality of thin client workstations.
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