Adaptive Synthetic Breast Tissue Imaging for Specialized Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A system and method for generating synthetic breast tissue images tailored to specific, niche environments, including high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, remote, and high-altitude or high-radiation settings, ensuring accurate diagnoses in challenging conditions.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a system and method for synthetic breast tissue image generation by high-density element suppression. However, this invention was limited to general breast imaging techniques. The new inventive concept addresses the need for adaptable, specialized solutions for unique operational environments, where traditional breast imaging systems may not be effective or reliable.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a system and method for generating synthetic breast tissue images in specialized environments. This system includes a secure, portable, weather-resistant, low-power, or radiation-hardened image processor, depending on the environment, which receives encrypted, damaged, degraded, limited-resolution, or high-radiation image data. The image processor generates synthetic breast tissue images with enhanced high-density element suppression, ensuring accurate diagnoses in challenging conditions.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces novel, non-obvious adaptations of the original patent's system and method to address the specific challenges of high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, remote, and high-altitude or high-radiation environments. These adaptations include the use of secure, portable, weather-resistant, low-power, or radiation-hardened image processors, as well as tailored image processing algorithms to ensure accurate diagnoses in these unique settings.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of artificial intelligence or machine learning algorithms to enhance image processing, integration with wearable or portable medical devices, or adaptation to other medical imaging modalities, such as MRI or CT scans.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical imaging industry, particularly in niche markets such as high-security medical facilities, disaster relief organizations, and remote or resource-constrained healthcare providers. The system and method could also be marketed to medical device manufacturers, hospitals, and research institutions, providing a competitive edge in the development of specialized medical imaging solutions.
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 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical imaging, specifically breast tissue tomosynthesis and synthetic image generation, involving digital x-ray processing, image reconstruction, and advanced medical diagnostic imaging techniques
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with advanced training in medical imaging, digital signal processing, computer vision, and radiological image reconstruction techniques, holding at least a master's degree in biomedical engineering, medical physics, or related computational imaging disciplines
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's core image processing methodology can be readily adapted to specialized environmental contexts by applying standard engineering design modifications. The fundamental synthetic image generation technique remains consistent, with environmental adaptations representing predictable variations in image processor configuration and input handling. These modifications represent straightforward extensions of the original patent's core technological framework.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
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. |