Image analysis – Applications – Biomedical applications
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-25
2007-09-25
Bella, Matthew C. (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Applications
Biomedical applications
C382S129000, C382S134000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10232698
ABSTRACT:
Computer programs, systems and the like related to processing, segmenting and feature normalizing digital images. The images are of cells and the methods are useful for the detection of malignancy-associated changes (MAC) in cells, which can be used for the detection of cancer. The programs and methods detect cancer in one tissue by detecting MAC in another tissue, such as associated tissues or non-associated tissues. Examples of associated tissues include nipple aspirates or ductal washings to detect breast cancer, and sputum or bronchial lavage to detect lung cancer. Examples of non-associated tissues include buccal mucosa to detect lung or breast cancer.
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Bella Matthew C.
Edwards Patrick
Perceptronix Medical, Inc. and British Columbia Cancer Agency
Trexler, Bushnell Giangiorgi, Blackstone & Marr, Ltd.
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