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Image processing apparatus

US8994801B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2013
Grant dateMar 31, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V2201/032
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image processing apparatus is provided with: a first feature value calculating section calculating a first feature value for each of pixels constituting an image obtained by picking up an image of a subject; a region dividing section dividing the image into multiple regions on the basis of the first feature values; a second feature value calculating section calculating a second feature value for each of the divided regions; a classification section performing classification with regard to which of multiple kinds of attributes each region of the multiple regions has, on the basis of the second feature value; a judgment section judging whether a region having a predetermined attribute exists or not; and a diagnostic support information calculating section correcting an attribute value of the region having the predetermined attribute to calculate diagnostic support information for supporting a diagnosis.

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