X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Absorption
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-27
2008-05-27
Thomas, Courtney (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Absorption
C378S056000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07379529
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to network enabled analysis of x-ray images. Also described are devices comprising calibration phantoms; methods of using these devices; methods of formulating databases containing information regarding x-ray images; the databases themselves; and methods of manipulating the information and databases.
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