18611671. IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND IMAGE PROCESSING PROGRAM simplified abstract (FUJIFILM CORPORATION)
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IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND IMAGE PROCESSING PROGRAM
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Inventor(s)
Tomoharu Shimada of Saitama (JP)
Shinichi Shimotsu of Saitama (JP)
Tetsuya Fujikawa of Saitama (JP)
Tomoyuki Kawai of Saitama (JP)
IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND IMAGE PROCESSING PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18611671 titled 'IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND IMAGE PROCESSING PROGRAM
The present disclosure introduces an image processing device, an imaging apparatus, a method, and a program for accurately identifying abnormal regions in images.
- Processor generates a first mask image indicating abnormal regions on a subject's surface and inside the subject.
- Utilizes visible and near-infrared images to create the mask image.
- Captures a second near-infrared image of the subject with light in a different wavelength range.
- Extracts abnormal regions based on the mask image and the second near-infrared image.
Potential Applications: - Medical imaging for detecting abnormalities in tissues. - Security systems for identifying concealed objects. - Quality control in manufacturing processes.
Problems Solved: - Accurate identification of abnormal regions in images. - Enhanced imaging capabilities for various applications.
Benefits: - Improved accuracy in detecting abnormalities. - Increased efficiency in image processing tasks. - Enhanced safety and security measures.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Image Processing Technology for Medical Diagnostics and Security Systems This technology can be utilized in medical diagnostics, security systems, and manufacturing processes to enhance image analysis and detection capabilities.
Questions about Image Processing Technology: 1. How does this technology improve the accuracy of abnormal region detection in images?
This technology utilizes a combination of visible and near-infrared images to accurately identify abnormal regions in subjects.
2. What are the potential applications of this image processing technology beyond medical imaging?
This technology can be applied in security systems, quality control processes, and various other fields requiring precise image analysis.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure provides an image processing device, an imaging apparatus, an image processing method, and an image processing program capable of accurately extracting an abnormal region of a subject from an image. In the image processing device according to one aspect of the present invention, a processor generates a first mask image showing a first region where an abnormality exists on a surface of a subject and a second region including a region where an abnormality exists inside the subject, based on a visible image and a first near-infrared image, acquires a second near-infrared image of the subject captured with light in a second wavelength range in a state where the subject is held in focus with the light in the second wavelength range, and extracts an abnormal region in the first region and the second region based on the first mask image and the second near-infrared image.
