System and method for utilizing shape analysis to assess fetal abnormality
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1. A computer-implemented method for utilizing shape analysis to assess fetal abnormality, comprising:
- receiving coordinates of points identifying a shape in a fetal image;
determining coefficients of one or more mathematical functions that describe the identified shape; and
utilizing the determined coefficients as markers to assess fetal abnormality.
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A method and system for utilizing shape analysis to assess fetal abnormality. According to one embodiment, coordinates of points identifying a shape in a fetal image are received, coefficients of one or more mathematical functions that describe the identified shape are determined, and the determined coefficients are utilized as markers to assess fetal abnormality.
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1. A computer-implemented method for utilizing shape analysis to assess fetal abnormality, comprising:
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receiving coordinates of points identifying a shape in a fetal image;
determining coefficients of one or more mathematical functions that describe the identified shape; and
utilizing the determined coefficients as markers to assess fetal abnormality. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. An apparatus for utilizing shape analysis to assess fetal abnormality, comprising:
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a processor; and
a memory storing instructions adapted to be executed by said processor to;
receive coordinates of points identifying a shape in a fetal image;
determine coefficients of one or more mathematical functions that describe the identified shape; and
utilize the determined coefficients as markers to assess fetal abnormality.
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26. A system for utilizing shape analysis to assess fetal abnormality, comprising:
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a means for receiving coordinates of points identifying a shape in a fetal image;
a means for determining coefficients of one or more mathematical functions that describe the identified shape; and
a means for utilizing the determined coefficients as markers to assess fetal abnormality.
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