System and method for analysis of a tissue
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1. A method for assessing a spatial regularity of reflecting members in a tissue, comprising steps of:
- (a) irradiating the tissue;
(b) detecting waves reflected by the tissue; and
(c) calculating one or more parameters indicative of a degree of spatial disorder of reflecting members in the tissue based upon the reflected waves.
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Abstract
A method and system for assessing a spatial regularity of reflecting members in a tissue. The method comprises irradiating the tissue and detecting waves reflected by the tissue. One or more parameters are then calculated, based upon the reflected waves, indicative of a degree of spatial disorder of reflecting members in the tissue.
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23 Claims
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1. A method for assessing a spatial regularity of reflecting members in a tissue, comprising steps of:
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(a) irradiating the tissue;
(b) detecting waves reflected by the tissue; and
(c) calculating one or more parameters indicative of a degree of spatial disorder of reflecting members in the tissue based upon the reflected waves. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for determining whether a tissue is malignant comprising steps of;
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(a) irradiating the tissue;
(b) detecting waves reflected by the tissue;
(c) calculating a parameter indicative of a degree of spatial disorder of reflecting members in the tissue based upon the reflected waves; and
(d) comparing the parameter to a predetermined threshold;
the tissue being malignant if the parameter exceeds the predetermined threshold.
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9. A method for determining whether a tissue is malignant comprising steps of;
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(a) irradiating the tissue;
(b) detecting waves reflected by the tissue;
(c) calculating one or more parameters indicative of a degree of spatial disorder of reflecting members in the tissue based upon the reflected waves; and
(d) inputting the one or more parameters into an expert system so as to generate an assessment as to whether the tissue is malignant. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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11. A system for assessing a spatial regularity of reflecting members in a tissue, comprising:
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(a) a wave source configured to irradiate the tissue;
(b) a wave detector configured to detect waves reflected by the tissue; and
(c) a processor configured to calculate a parameter indicative of a degree of spatial disorder of reflecting members in the tissue based upon the reflected waves. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A system for determining whether a tissue is malignant comprising:
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(a) a wave source configured to irradiate the tissue;
(b) a wave detector configured to detect waves reflected by the tissue;
(c) a processor configured to calculate a parameter indicative of a degree of spatial disorder of reflecting members in the tissue based upon the reflected waves. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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20. A method for determining whether a tissue is malignant comprising steps of;
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(a) irradiating the tissue;
(b) detecting waves reflected or scattered by the tissue;
(c) performing an analysis of the reflected or scattered waves;
(d) inputting the results of the analysis into an expert system. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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22. A method for generating an image of the tissue, comprising steps of:
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(c) irradiating the tissue;
(d) detecting waves reflected by the tissue; and
(e) performing a non-Fourier analysis of the detected waves so as to produce an image of he tissue. - View Dependent Claims (23)
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