Applying High-Density Element Suppression to Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept leverages the core technology of high-density element suppression to tackle novel applications in agriculture, dentistry, marine biology, urban planning, and climate monitoring.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the issue of high-density elements obstructing breast imaging. However, this limitation can be overcome by applying the same technology to other fields, where high-density elements hinder image analysis and interpretation. This inventive concept solves the problem of inefficient image processing in diverse industries.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a high-density element suppression module, a synthetic image generator, and a machine learning model. In agriculture, the module filters out soil and rock features from aerial images, enabling accurate crop growth monitoring. In dentistry, high-density elements are suppressed from dental X-ray images to create personalized 3D models of dental structures. Similarly, the technology is applied to marine biology, urban planning, and climate monitoring, respectively, to generate detailed images and predict outcomes.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce an unprecedented application of high-density element suppression to diverse industries, demonstrating a non-obvious extension of the original patent's core technology.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments include using the high-density element suppression module in conjunction with other image processing techniques, such as edge detection or segmentation. Variations of the inventive concept could involve integrating the technology with existing software platforms or developing new hardware components.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
This inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, healthcare, environmental monitoring, and urban planning. The technology can be licensed to companies operating in these fields, enabling them to improve their image analysis capabilities and make data-driven decisions.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B6/5258 |
| A | A61 | A61B6/461 |
| A | A61 | A61B6/502 |
| G | G06 | G06T11/008 |
| G | G06 | G06T2207/10116 |
| G | G06 | G06T2207/30068 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,358 |
|---|---|
| Title | System and method for synthetic breast tissue image generation by high density element suppression |
| Assignee(s) | Hologic, Inc. |