Image analysis – Applications – Biomedical applications
Reexamination Certificate
2002-08-20
2010-02-09
Dang, Duy M (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Applications
Biomedical applications
C382S128000, C378S054000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07660453
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to methods and devices for analyzing x-ray images. In particular, devices, methods and algorithms are provided that allow for the accurate and reliable evaluation of bone structure from x-ray images.
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Dang Duy M
Imaging Therapeutics, Inc.
Sunstein Kann Murphy & Timbers LLP
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