METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GROUPING IMAGES IN A TOMOSYNTHESIS IMAGING SYSTEM
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1. A method of grouping series of images generated from a tomosynthesis process comprising the steps of:
- (a) generating an identifier during a plurality of imaging stages;
(b) writing the identifier to a DICOM header of a plurality of images; and
(c) displaying images grouped based on the identifier.
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Abstract
A method and system for grouping images generated from a Tomosynthesis process is disclosed herein. The Method of grouping series of images obtained from a tomosynthesis process comprises generating an identifier during each imaging stage and writing the identifier to the DICOM header of the images generated during each imaging stage. The images having the same series unique identifier is displayed using a same series number. The imaging stages include pre-shot, acquisition, reconstruction and retro-reconstruction. A tomosynthesis system using the method of grouping is also disclosed.
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1. A method of grouping series of images generated from a tomosynthesis process comprising the steps of:
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(a) generating an identifier during a plurality of imaging stages; (b) writing the identifier to a DICOM header of a plurality of images; and (c) displaying images grouped based on the identifier. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A tomosynthesis system comprising,
an imager for providing images; -
a computer coupled to the imager for grouping the images during a plurality of imaging stages; wherein the grouping is based on an identifier generated during the plurality of imaging stages. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A computer program, provided on one or more computer readable media, for grouping series of images obtained from a tomosynthesis process comprising:
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a routine for generating an identifier in a plurality of imaging stages; a routine for writing the identifier to a DICOM header of the images; and a routine for displaying images grouped based on the identifier. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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