Image analysis – Image segmentation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-07
2011-06-07
Werner, Brian P (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Image segmentation
Reexamination Certificate
active
07957591
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a method and system for propagating information about an image to segment a target structure. An input to denote a region of interest of the image containing the target structure is received. A first seed is set outside of the target structure and a second seed is set inside the target structure. A first partial differential equation (PDE) associated with the first seed is solved and a second PDE associated with the second seed is solved to segment the image.
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Alvino Christopher
Fang Tong
Peny Bertrand
Slabaugh Gregory G.
Unal Gozde
Patel Nirav G
Siemens Medical Solutions USA , Inc.
Werner Brian P
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