Image analysis – Applications – Biomedical applications
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-15
2008-07-15
Johns, Andrew W. (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Applications
Biomedical applications
Reexamination Certificate
active
07400756
ABSTRACT:
A method is for calibration of perfusion parameter images. The image data from tomographic imaging measurements are analyzed using a perfusion model, and perfusion parameter values obtained from the analysis are calibrated with a calibration factor to a physiological normal value. To perform the calibration, an image area which contains several different tissue compositions, and in which approximately normal perfusion conditions can be assumed, is selected from the obtained perfusion parameter image. A frequency analysis of the perfusion parameter values contained in this image area is then performed, and at least one frequency interval is selected which corresponds at least approximately to a frequency interval of the occurrence of perfusion parameter values of a known tissue composition. A mean value is calculated from the perfusion parameter values in the frequency interval, and a comparison with the physiological normal value for this tissue composition is made in order to determine the calibration factor or a calibration value included in the calibration factor. The method permits automatic or substantially automatic calibration of perfusion parameter images.
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Allison Andrae
Harness & Dickey & Pierce P.L.C.
Johns Andrew W.
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
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