DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE COMPUTER-ASSISTED ANALYSIS OF MAMMOGRAMS
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Abstract
A device for the computer-assisted analysis of mammograms. Said device comprises means for detecting a contour line that surrounds an object area of the mammogram, which is defined by an object. The device also comprises a means for positioning and scaling the mammogram. The device is configured to determine the contour line of the object area of the mammogram and to automatically position and scale the mammogram based on the contour line. A method for the computer-assisted analysis of mammograms is also disclosed. The disclosed device and method make it easier for a doctor to comparatively analyze and diagnose mammograms.
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26. A mammogram device, comprising:
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means for detecting in a first mammogram a contour line that surrounds an object area; and means for using the contour line to position the first mammogram relative to another mammogram and to reduce a background of the first mammogram relative to the object area. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
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27. A method, comprising:
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determining a contour line that divides an object area from a background area of a mammogram; and using the contour line to position the mammogram relative to another mammogram and to scale the mammogram to reduce the background area relative to the object area.
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