Methods and devices for quantitative analysis of x-ray images

Details Methods and devices for quantitative analysis of x-ray images Methods and devices for quantitative analysis of x-ray images

2005-06-07

2005-06-07

Bruce, David V. (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Absorption

C378S056000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06904123

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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