Image analysis – Image segmentation
Reexamination Certificate
2004-11-19
2009-06-02
Chawan, Sheela C (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Image segmentation
C382S132000, C382S286000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07542602
ABSTRACT:
A method is disclosed for processing a digital medical image using a computer with a display for viewing an input digital medical image The method includes steps of: accessing the input digital medical image; displaying the input digital medical image at a first size in an image display area of the display, the first size being smaller than the image display area; allowing a user to define a region of interest for the digital medical image displaying at least a portion of the defined region of interest in the image display area by mapping the digital medical image and at least a portion of the defined region of interest to a second, larger size within the image display area; and masking any portion of the digital image not disposed within the region of interest.
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Colwell Brian M.
Gruschow Kathyrn E.
Hart Jerome A.
Carestream Health Inc.
Chawan Sheela C
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