Image analysis – Image transformation or preprocessing – General purpose image processor
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-30
2009-10-20
Bella, Matthew C (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Image transformation or preprocessing
General purpose image processor
Reexamination Certificate
active
07606445
ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for measuring indications in an image are provided. The method includes acquiring image data that includes a potential indication, processing the data such that features of the indication are enhanced, thresholding the data such that the indication is separated from the remaining data, determining a size of the indication, and displaying a determined size of the indication.
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Andes Esq. William Scott
Armstrong Teasdale LLP
Bella Matthew C
Cunningham Gregory F
General Electric Company
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