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Method and apparatus for processing chest X-ray images

US8433112B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2009
Grant dateApr 30, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H50/20
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for processing each of chest X-ray images photographed by an X-ray imaging apparatus, includes the steps of: analyzing characteristics of lung images in the chest X-ray images; sorting the chest X-ray images, based on said result of analysis; and displaying the result of sorting.

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