Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Detecting nuclear – electromagnetic – or ultrasonic radiation
Reexamination Certificate
2003-07-01
2008-08-12
Casler, Brian L. (Department: 3737)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation
C600S407000, C600S425000, C600S436000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07412280
ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment, a method for analyzing at least one abnormality of an object is described. The method includes obtaining a first image containing an abnormality using a first modality, obtaining a second image containing the abnormality using a second modality, selecting a first region of interest located within the first image, determining an anatomical size of the abnormality based on the first region of interest in the first image, and determining a relative metabolic activity based on a second region of interest within the second image.
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Fox Stanley H.
Ganin Alexander
Hertel Sarah Rose
Stearns Charles William
Casler Brian L.
GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company LLC
Kish James
Small Dean D.
Small Patent Law Group
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