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Image processing system, image processing method, and computer readable medium

US8260016B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2008
Grant dateSep 4, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/1459
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided is an image processing system, including a depth calculating section that calculates a depth of an object from a surface of a body, the object existing inside the body; a light receiving section that receives light from the object; and a substance amount calculating section that calculates an amount of a substance, which generates the light received by the light receiving section, inside the object based on the depth of the object calculated by the depth calculating section and an amount of light received by the light receiving section.

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