18522285. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND IMAGE PROCESSING PROGRAM simplified abstract (FUJIFILM Corporation)

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IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND IMAGE PROCESSING PROGRAM

Organization Name

FUJIFILM Corporation

Inventor(s)

Aya Ogasawara of Tokyo (JP)

Mizuki Takei of Tokyo (JP)

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND IMAGE PROCESSING PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18522285 titled 'IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND IMAGE PROCESSING PROGRAM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a patent application for a processor that analyzes medical images to detect abnormalities in a target organ. The processor sets a first region encompassing the entire target organ, divides it into smaller regions, evaluates each small region for abnormalities, and then combines the evaluations to determine the presence of abnormalities in the overall image.

  • Processor configured to analyze medical images for abnormalities
  • Sets a first region covering the target organ
  • Divides the region into smaller sections for detailed evaluation
  • Derives evaluation values for each small region
  • Combines evaluations to determine overall presence of abnormalities

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in medical imaging for early detection of abnormalities in organs, such as tumors or lesions.

Problems Solved

This technology helps in improving the accuracy and efficiency of detecting abnormalities in medical images, leading to early diagnosis and treatment.

Benefits

- Early detection of abnormalities - Improved accuracy in diagnosis - Efficient analysis of medical images

Potential Commercial Applications

  • Early detection software for medical imaging
  • Medical imaging equipment with advanced analysis capabilities

Possible Prior Art

There are existing technologies in the field of medical imaging that use similar methods for analyzing images and detecting abnormalities. However, the specific combination of setting a first region, dividing it into smaller regions, and deriving evaluation values from these regions may be unique to this patent application.

What are the specific algorithms used by the processor to analyze the small regions within the target organ?

The abstract does not provide details on the specific algorithms used by the processor to analyze the small regions within the target organ.

How does the processor handle overlapping regions within the target organ during the analysis process?

The abstract does not mention how the processor handles overlapping regions within the target organ during the analysis process.


Original Abstract Submitted

A processor is configured to set a first region including an entire target organ for a medical image, set a plurality of small regions including the target organ in the first region, derive a first evaluation value indicating presence or absence of an abnormality in the first region, derive a second evaluation value indicating the presence or absence of the abnormality in each of the plurality of small regions, and derive a third evaluation value indicating the presence or absence of the abnormality in the medical image from the first evaluation value and the second evaluation value.