Image analysis – Applications – Biomedical applications
Reexamination Certificate
2004-03-25
2010-02-16
Lu, Tom Y (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Applications
Biomedical applications
C382S131000, C382S132000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07664298
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 and macro-anatomical parameters from x-ray images.
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Lang Philipp
Liew Siau-Way
Steines Daniel
Vargas-Voracek Rene
Imaging Therapeutics, Inc.
Lu Tom Y
Sunstein Kann Murphy & Timbers LLP
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