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Workstation for computerized analysis in mammography

A breast and breast verification technology, applied in computer parts, computing, applications, etc., can solve problems such as lack of workstations and methods

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-04-16
SIEMENS COMP AIDED DIAGNOSIS
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There is therefore a need, but currently lacking, for a workstation and method for preserving, organizing and facilitating the archiving of radiological film mammograms and their associated digital printouts

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[0042] Reference is now made to FIGS. 2A-2C , which illustrate various schematic views of a workstation of the present invention, generally designated 200 , constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2A is a general front view, Figure 2B is a cutaway front view and Figure 2C is a side view of the workstation. The workstation 200 includes a display 234 , a keyboard 238 and a computer processor 242 located within the body 212 of the workstation 200 . Workstation 200 may also include an input device (not shown), which may be a computer mouse, touch screen, or other similar device.

[0043] Integral to the body 212 of the workstation 200 is a scanner 221 in electronic communication with a processor 242 . On the upper part of the workstation 200 is shown a film feeder 220 of a scanner 221 . Radiological film containing mammogram images is placed in feeder 220 and scanned by scanner 221 from which the digitized images are transferred to processor...

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A method of separating and collating mammogram records, the method including the step of providing and scanning a separator film having identifiable features which when scanned identify the film as a separator film, thereby assisting in the separation of mammograms of different patients. A separator film for use with a mammogram workstation the film having at least one identifiable characteristic recognizable by the workstation's processing means so that the film is identified as a separator film separating mammograms of different patients. A workstation system for collating radiological film mammograms which includes a scanner which digitizes radiological film mammograms and scans a separator film carrying identifiable features for identifying the film as a separator film usable to separate mammograms of different patients.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a mammography workstation and a method of using such a workstation. Background technique [0002] Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer afflicting Western societies. Estimates of the disease's transmission in the United States have increased from 1 in 20 affected women in 1940 to 1 in 8 affected women in 1995. The American Cancer Society estimates that 183,000 new cases of breast cancer were reported during 1995. In the United States, approximately 46,000 women die from the disease each year. Today, it is accepted that the best way to detect breast cancer in its early stages is annual mammography in women 40 years of age and older. [0003] Today, radiologists typically interpret mammograms visually using a reading box, and their analysis is subject to a large degree of subjectivity. Use film masking to bring out extra details. In most cases, radiologists use auxiliary tools such as magnifying gla...

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IPC IPC(8): G06Q50/00G06K9/00A61B5/05G16H30/40
CPCG06F19/321A61B6/502G16H30/40
Inventor 菲利浦·内森·班伯格伊萨克·莱施特尼古拉斯·J·梅尔莱特
Owner SIEMENS COMP AIDED DIAGNOSIS
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