Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240135535). MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, MEDICAL INFORMATION GENERATION APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract

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MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, MEDICAL INFORMATION GENERATION APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Manami Hikosaka of Kanagawa (JP)

MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, MEDICAL INFORMATION GENERATION APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240135535 titled 'MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, MEDICAL INFORMATION GENERATION APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The medical image processing apparatus is connected to an imaging apparatus to process medical images and attendant information.

  • The apparatus obtains first examination data, including image information and attendant information.
  • It processes the image information and generates second examination data with processing result information and second attendant information.
  • The first and second attendant information are associated with the image and processing result information.

Potential Applications

This technology can be used in various medical imaging applications such as radiology, pathology, and dermatology.

Problems Solved

This technology streamlines the processing of medical images and attendant information, making it easier for healthcare professionals to analyze and interpret the data.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved efficiency in medical image processing, enhanced accuracy in diagnosis, and better communication of results between healthcare providers.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology include medical imaging software development, healthcare IT solutions, and telemedicine platforms.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art in this field is the use of image processing algorithms in medical imaging software to enhance the quality of images and assist in diagnosis.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology ensure the security and privacy of patient data during image processing?

This question addresses the important issue of data protection in medical imaging applications.

What are the limitations of this technology in terms of processing speed and scalability?

This question explores the potential challenges that may arise when implementing this technology in large-scale healthcare settings.


Original Abstract Submitted

a medical image processing apparatus communicably connected to an imaging apparatus obtains first examination data including image information about a medical image obtained by imaging by the imaging apparatus and first attendant information added to the image information, performs processing of the image information included in the first examination data, and generates second examination data including processing result information obtained by the processing and second attendant information that includes at least part of the first attendant information and is added to the processing result information. the image information and the processing result information are associated by at least part of the first attendant information commonly included in the first attendant information and the second attendant information.