Method for identifying objects using data processing techniques
CA 2130340 C · Owner: Neopath, Inc. · Inventors: Lee, Shih-Jong James
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The present invention provides a method for identifying the size shape, and, location of objects (200, 202 204, 206) in a specimen wherein the image of the , specimen is represented by image data (100) and wherein the image data (100) is , processed to provide mask data representing a mask (316) wherein the mask identifies, the size, shape, and location of the object. Generally the method includes , the step, of enhancing the image (102) and creating a threshold image (104 304, 610) , wherein, the threshold image (104 304, 610) includes a threshold intensity value (510) associated with each pixel of the image. The threshold image (610) is combined (506), with the original image (100) …
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- Filed February 18, 1993 and granted June 6, 2000. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended February 18, 2013.
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