17814176. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM
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IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17814176 titled 'IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an image processing apparatus for medical imaging. It includes an acquisition unit to obtain first and second medical image data of a subject. The apparatus also has an intermediate deformation information acquisition unit to acquire intermediate deformation information by applying registration processing to the acquired image data. A determination unit is used to identify any deformation abnormalities in the acquired intermediate deformation information. If an abnormality is detected, a deformation unit performs a different registration processing on the image data and calculates deformation information.
- The apparatus acquires and processes medical image data of a subject.
- It applies registration processing to the image data to obtain intermediate deformation information.
- It determines if there are any deformation abnormalities in the acquired intermediate deformation information.
- If abnormalities are detected, it performs a different registration processing on the image data.
- It calculates deformation information based on the processed image data.
Potential Applications
- Medical imaging and analysis
- Diagnosis and treatment planning in healthcare
- Research and development in medical imaging technology
Problems Solved
- Accurate registration and analysis of medical image data
- Detection of deformation abnormalities in the acquired data
- Improved understanding of anatomical changes in medical images
Benefits
- Enhanced accuracy in medical image registration
- Early detection of deformation abnormalities
- Improved diagnosis and treatment planning
- Increased efficiency in medical imaging analysis
Original Abstract Submitted
An image processing apparatus includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire first medical image data and second medical image data obtained by imaging a subject, an intermediate deformation information acquisition unit configured to acquire intermediate deformation information obtained by applying registration processing up to a predetermined stage in first registration processing including a plurality of stages to the acquired first medical image data and second medical image data, a determination unit configured to perform determination of a deformation abnormality with respect to the acquired intermediate deformation information, and a deformation unit configured to perform, in a case where the determination unit determines that there is the deformation abnormality, second registration processing different from the first registration processing with respect to the first medical image data and the second medical image data and calculate deformation information.
