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Method and apparatus for analysing ultrasound images

  • US 7,676,091 B2
  • Filed: 01/04/2005
  • Issued: 03/09/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/07/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of improving an image by transforming an intensity histogram thereof, the method comprising operating a data processor for performing the following steps:

  • (a) fitting the intensity histogram to a sum of a plurality of localized functions;

    (b) using said plurality of localized functions to define a plurality of localized intensity histograms;

    (c) for each localized intensity histogram, performing at least one image enhancement procedure, thereby providing a plurality of improved localized intensity histograms; and

    (d) combining said plurality of improved localized intensity histograms, thereby transforming the intensity histogram of the image.

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