公开(公告)号：US07415146B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-19

申请号：US10063338

申请日：2002-04-12

Applicant: Christopher D. Unger ,  Jianguo Zhao ,  Gopal Avinash ,  Carson Thomas ,  Jeffrey W. Eberhard

Inventor： Christopher D. Unger ,  Jianguo Zhao ,  Gopal Avinash ,  Carson Thomas ,  Jeffrey W. Eberhard

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G01N23/00 ,  G01N23/06

CPC classification number: A61B6/505 ,  A61B6/405 ,  A61B6/482 ,  G06T7/0012 ,  Y10S128/922

Abstract: A method and apparatus for using a flat panel detector to determine bone mineral density are provided. The apparatus includes a dual energy X-ray emitter, a flat panel detector for receiving X-rays sent from the X-ray emitter, and may optionally include an image corrector, adapted to emit corrected image information. The apparatus also includes a basis material decomposer that includes a calibration database, the decomposer being adapted to create a bone image and a soft tissue image. The apparatus further includes a bone mineral density calculator that is adapted to compute bone mineral density from the first image, and a display for displaying at least the computed bone mineral density. A method for using a flat panel detector to detect multiple disease states is also provided. The method includes emitting X-rays from a dual energy X-ray source through an area of a patient's body sought to be imaged and receiving X-rays with a flat panel detector. The method also includes generating multiple images, using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, to detect for a first disease state and a second disease state and analyzing the images for the first and second disease states. The first disease state includes lung cancer, breast cancer, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, tuberculosis, bone fracture or an abnormally sized or shaped organ and the second disease state comprises osteoporosis.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种使用平板检测器来确定骨矿物质密度的方法和装置。 该装置包括双能X射线发射器，用于接收从X射线发射器发送的X射线的平板检测器，并且可以可选地包括适于发射校正图像信息的图像校正器。 该装置还包括基材分解器，其包括校准数据库，分解器适于产生骨图像和软组织图像。 该装置还包括适于从第一图像计算骨矿物质密度的骨矿物质密度计算器，以及至少显示所计算的骨矿物质密度的显示器。 还提供了一种使用平板检测器来检测多种疾病状态的方法。 该方法包括从双能X射线源穿过想要成像的患者身体的区域并且用平板检测器接收X射线来发射X射线。 该方法还包括使用双能量X射线吸收测定法产生多个图像以检测第一疾病状态和第二疾病状态并分析第一和第二疾病状态的图像。 第一种疾病状态包括肺癌，乳腺癌，肺炎，慢性阻塞性肺病，结核病，骨折或异常大小或形状的器官，第二种疾病状态包括骨质疏松症。

公开(公告)号：US20070156450A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11324852

申请日：2006-01-04

Applicant: Steven Roehm ,  Ray Liu ,  Gopal Avinash ,  Bruce Friedman

Inventor： Steven Roehm ,  Ray Liu ,  Gopal Avinash ,  Bruce Friedman

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: G06F19/3418 ,  G06Q50/22

Abstract: The present invention is a system and method of remotely monitoring patient health care characteristics. The system utilizes at least two micro-scale to millimeter-scale sensors, a wireless network, a central hub and pre-processing center and a means for notifying a clinician of the remote patient's condition. The system and method includes sensor to sensor coordination, modular-based sensors and processing, and allows a clinician to remotely configure the system.

Abstract translation: 本发明是远程监测患者医疗保健特征的系统和方法。 该系统使用至少两个微尺度至毫米级的传感器，无线网络，中心集线器和预处理中心以及用于通知临床医生远程患者状况的装置。 该系统和方法包括传感器到传感器协调，基于模块的传感器和处理，并允许临床医生远程配置系统。

公开(公告)号：US20070081707A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-12

申请号：US11523878

申请日：2006-09-20

Applicant: Saad Sirohey ,  Gopal Avinash ,  Tamanna Bembenek

Inventor： Saad Sirohey ,  Gopal Avinash ,  Tamanna Bembenek

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/321 ,  G16H50/30 ,  G16H50/70

Abstract: Methods and systems for automatically generating a severity index for images of anatomical features of a patient are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, an image of an anatomical feature of a patient is compared with a normal, standardized image of the same anatomical feature. Based on this comparison, a deviation image for the anatomical feature is generated that represents the degree and manner the acquired image deviates from normal for that anatomical feature. The deviation image is automatically pattern matched against multiple images of known disease severity for the anatomical feature. Based on the automated pattern match, a known disease severity, such as in the form of a severity index, is provided as corresponding anatomical feature for the patient.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于自动生成患者解剖特征图像的严重性指标的方法和系统。 在示例性实施例中，将患者的解剖特征的图像与相同解剖特征的正常的标准化图像进行比较。 基于该比较，生成用于解剖特征的偏差图像，其表示所获取的图像从该解剖特征偏离正常的程度和方式。 对于解剖特征，偏差图像与已知疾病严重程度的多个图像自动模式匹配。 基于自动模式匹配，提供已知疾病严重性，例如以严重性指数的形式，作为患者的相应的解剖特征。

公开(公告)号：US20070081699A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-12

申请号：US11240609

申请日：2005-09-29

Applicant: Gopal Avinash ,  William Bridge ,  Saad Sirohey ,  Janet Blumenfeld ,  Satoshi Minoshima

Inventor： Gopal Avinash ,  William Bridge ,  Saad Sirohey ,  Janet Blumenfeld ,  Satoshi Minoshima

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06T7/0012 ,  G06F19/321 ,  G06T2207/30016 ,  G16H50/20 ,  G16H50/30

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some embodiments, and database of images have categorized levels of severity of a disease or medical condition is generated from human designation of the severity. In some embodiments, the severity of a disease or medical condition is diagnosed by comparison of a patient image to images in the database. In some embodiments, changes in the severity of a disease or medical condition of a patient are measured by comparing a patient image to images in the database.

Abstract translation: 提供了系统，方法和装置，通过该系统，方法和装置，在一些实施例中，并且图像的数据库已经根据人类对严重性的指定产生疾病严重程度或医疗状况。 在一些实施例中，通过将患者图像与数据库中的图像进行比较来诊断疾病或医学状况的严重性。 在一些实施例中，通过将患者图像与数据库中的图像进行比较来测量患者的疾病或医疗状况的严重性的变化。

公开(公告)号：US20070052716A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-08

申请号：US11222419

申请日：2005-09-08

Applicant: Kadri Jabri ,  Gopal Avinash ,  Chaitanya Deodhar

Inventor： Kadri Jabri ,  Gopal Avinash ,  Chaitanya Deodhar

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06T5/40 ,  G06T5/009 ,  G06T2207/10116 ,  G06T2207/30004

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for optimizing visual consistency for a dataset of images by using observed and formulated display attributes. The formulated display attributes are derived from an analysis of a first set of images from the image repository. The formulated display attributes from the first set are combined with observer's display attributes to determine scaling factors. The optimized display attributes are then derived from the calculated scaling factors for a second set of images. In another aspect, a system and method is described where a digital image is processed in order to enhance viewing of the image on a display device in accordance to the optimized attributes associated with the observer.

Abstract translation: 提供了系统和方法，通过使用观察和配方的显示属性来优化图像数据集的视觉一致性。 所制定的显示属性是从对来自图像存储库的第一组图像的分析得出的。 将来自第一组的配方显示属性与观察者的显示属性组合以确定缩放因子。 然后从针对第二组图像的计算的缩放因子导出优化的显示属性。 在另一方面，描述了系统和方法，其中处理数字图像以便根据与观察者相关联的优化属性来增强对显示设备上的图像的观看。

公开(公告)号：US20060291711A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-28

申请号：US11511656

申请日：2006-08-29

Applicant: Kadri Jabri ,  Gopal Avinash ,  Stephen Metz ,  John Sabol ,  Jeffrey Eberhard ,  Bernhard Claus ,  John Kaufhold

Inventor： Kadri Jabri ,  Gopal Avinash ,  Stephen Metz ,  John Sabol ,  Jeffrey Eberhard ,  Bernhard Claus ,  John Kaufhold

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06T11/008 ,  G06T5/00 ,  G06T11/005 ,  G06T2207/10112 ,  G06T2207/30004 ,  G06T2211/436

Abstract: A method of creating and displaying images resulting from digital tomosynthesis performed on a subject using a flat panel detector is disclosed. The method includes the step of acquiring a series of x-ray images of the subject, where each x-ray image is acquired at different angles relative to the subject. The method also includes the steps of applying a first set of corrective measures to the series of images, reconstructing the series of images into a series of slices through the subject, and applying a second set of corrective measures to the slices. The method further includes the step of displaying the images or slices according to at least one of a plurality of display options.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种创建和显示使用平板检测器对受试者进行数字断层合成所产生和显示的图像的方法。 该方法包括获取被摄物体的一系列X射线图像的步骤，其中以相对于被摄体的不同角度获取每个X射线图像。 该方法还包括以下步骤：将第一组校正措施应用于一系列图像，将该系列图像重建成通过对象的一系列切片，以及将第二组校正措施应用于切片。 该方法还包括根据多个显示选项中的至少一个显示图像或切片的步骤。

公开(公告)号：US20060242146A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-26

申请号：US11079694

申请日：2005-03-14

Applicant: Kelly Piacsek ,  Saad Sirohey ,  Matthieu Ferrant ,  Gopal Avinash

Inventor： Kelly Piacsek ,  Saad Sirohey ,  Matthieu Ferrant ,  Gopal Avinash

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/4609 ,  G06T7/0012 ,  G06T7/64

Abstract: Methods and systems for quantification of a selected attribute of an image volume are provided. The system is configured to receive an image dataset for a volume of interest, process the dataset for a selected attribute based at least on one of shape and texture to obtain a plurality of responses, and compute an index of an aggregate of a plurality of obtained responses.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于量化图像体积的所选属性的方法和系统。 该系统被配置为接收感兴趣的体积的图像数据集，根据形状和纹理中的至少一个处理所选择的属性的数据集以获得多个响应，并且计算多个获得的集合的集合的索引 回应。

公开(公告)号：US20060228036A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-12

申请号：US11092487

申请日：2005-03-29

Applicant: Gopal Avinash

Inventor： Gopal Avinash

IPC: G06K9/40

CPC classification number: G06T5/002 ,  A61B6/548 ,  G06T5/003 ,  G06T2207/10081 ,  G06T2207/20012 ,  G06T2207/20192

Abstract: A technique is described for enhancing three dimensional or volumetric image data, such as thick slice or slab data, or data for slices stacked in a third dimension orthogonal to an imaging plane. The technique processes the image data by reference to data parameters both in two dimensions and in three dimensions. The processing permits identification of structural pixels and their differentiation from non-structural pixels. The structural pixels may be identified by reference to gradients determined in three dimensions, but with directions determined by reference to only two dimensions. The structural and non-structural pixels may then be processed differently to provide an enhanced image.

公开(公告)号：US20060184489A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-17

申请号：US11015542

申请日：2004-12-17

Applicant: Allison Weiner ,  Gopal Avinash

Inventor： Allison Weiner ,  Gopal Avinash

IPC: G06N5/02

CPC classification number: G16B50/00 ,  G16B20/00

Abstract: A technique is disclosed for improving health care based upon genetic information. Genetic data, such as sequence data, hereditary data, and so forth, is accessed and relationships are identified with known health conditions and potential responses to the conditions. The compiled data is stored in a knowledge base for reference as conditions develop with individual patients.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种基于遗传信息改善保健的技术。 访问遗传数据，例如序列数据，遗传数据等，并且利用已知的健康状况和对条件的潜在响应确定关系。 编辑的数据存储在知识库中作为与个体患者发展的条件进行参考。

公开(公告)号：US20060136143A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-22

申请号：US11015541

申请日：2004-12-17

Applicant: Gopal Avinash ,  Allison Weiner

Inventor： Gopal Avinash ,  Allison Weiner

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06Q50/24 ,  G16B20/00 ,  G16B50/00 ,  G16H10/60

Abstract: A technique is provided for rendering personalized health case based upon genetic and other data. Patient data is obtained for individual patients. A knowledge base is consulted that includes genetic information for the patient or for known populations, along with indications of conditions that may be related to the genetic information, and potential responses to the conditions. Additional medical data may also be included to complement the genetic information. An output is generated that may include one or more of the responses contained in the knowledge base, such as for testing, treatment, monitoring, and so forth, of the condition.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种基于遗传和其他数据来呈现个性化健康案例的技术。 获得个别患者的患者资料。 咨询知识库，其中包括患者或已知群体的遗传信息，以及可能与遗传信息相关的病症的迹象以及对病情的潜在反应。 还可以包括额外的医疗数据以补充遗传信息。 生成可以包括知识库中包含的一个或多个响应的输出，例如用于条件的测试，处理，监视等等。