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Image processing apparatus, method and storage medium

  • US 7,139,419 B2
  • Filed: 06/02/2004
  • Issued: 11/21/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/19/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An image processing apparatus for processing an image of an object, comprising:

  • an extracting unit adapted to extract from the processed image a first area wherein a sensor detects an X-ray which does not pass through the object, and an area of a certain width which is in contact with the first area, wherein said area of a certain width is included in a second area where the sensor detects an X-ray passing through the object in an image output from the sensor; and

    an image processing unit adapted to process the image except for a part of the image in the first area and said area of a certain width which is in contact with the first area.

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