Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system in a specific environment – Biological or biochemical
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-29
2010-12-07
Wachsman, Hal D (Department: 2857)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system in a specific environment
Biological or biochemical
C378S050000, C378S051000, C378S054000, C382S132000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07848893
ABSTRACT:
The invention is a method for estimating a skeletal maturity value of a human from a radiograph of one or more bones in the hand. The borders of the bones are represented by shape points, which are subjected to principal component analysis (PCA). Image intensities are sampled at points located relative to the shape point, and also compressed with PCA. From the features a skeletal maturity value is determined.
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Birch & Stewart Kolasch & Birch, LLP
Suglo Janet L
Wachsman Hal D
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