公开(公告)号：US20200069274A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-05

申请号：US16348343

申请日：2017-09-25

Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.

Inventor： Timothy R. STANGO ,  Jay A. STEIN ,  Biao CHEN ,  Christopher RUTH

IPC: A61B6/00 ,  A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/02

Abstract: A curved compression element, such as a breast compression paddle, and imaging systems and methods for use with curved compression elements. A system may include a radiation source, a detector, and a curved compression element. Operations are performed that include receiving image data from the detector; accessing a correction map for the at least one compression paddle; correcting the image data based on the correction map to generate a corrected image data; and generating an image of the breast based on the corrected image data. The breast compression element generally has no sharp edges, but rather has smooth edges and transitions between surfaces. The breast compression paddle also includes a flexible material that spans a portion of a curved bottom surface of the breast compression paddle to define a gap. The flexible material may be a thin-film material such as a shrink wrap.

公开(公告)号：US20240315676A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-26

申请号：US18635235

申请日：2024-04-15

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Biao CHEN

IPC: A61B10/02 ,  A61B10/00 ,  G06T7/10

CPC classification number: A61B10/0266 ,  A61B10/0096 ,  G06T7/10

Abstract: A hybrid image based on different tissue specimen images is generated to compensate for blood and other fluids that interfere with imaging. Specimen is deposited into tray with fluid. X-ray and camera imaging devices acquire images of specimen and fluid. X-ray and optical images are processed for generation of hybrid image. Transparency modifications allow for multiple and different images to contribute to depiction of specimen edges or boundaries that would otherwise appear less clear in x-ray image due to interfering fluid. Transparency modifications in hybrid image also provide for sufficiently high transparency in certain optical image portions that would otherwise be opaque so that objects of interest depicted in x-ray image but not optical image are visible.

公开(公告)号：US20240164720A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-23

申请号：US18538581

申请日：2023-12-13

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Biao CHEN ,  Haili CHUI

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/107 ,  A61B17/34 ,  G06N20/00 ,  G06T5/50

CPC classification number: A61B5/708 ,  A61B5/004 ,  A61B5/0073 ,  A61B5/0077 ,  A61B5/1072 ,  A61B5/4312 ,  A61B5/442 ,  A61B17/3403 ,  G06N20/00 ,  G06T5/50 ,  G06T2207/20221

Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for personalized breast imaging. In aspects, a first set of patient attributes may be collected. The first set of patient attributes may relate to, or be used to determine, for example, breast size, breast thickness, and/or three-dimensional (3D) breast shape. The first set of patient attributes may be used to customize image acquisition parameters for the patient. A second set of patient attributes may also be collected. The second set of patient attributes may relate to, or be used to determine, for example, breast elasticity and breast density. The second set of patient attributes may be used to customize breast compression parameters for the patient. The customized image acquisition parameters and breast compression parameters may then be used to perform one or more procedures (e.g., an imaging procedure, a biopsy procedure, etc.) on the patient's breast.

公开(公告)号：US20230136395A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-04

申请号：US17910726

申请日：2021-04-12

Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.

Inventor： Biao CHEN ,  Kenneth F. DEFREITAS ,  Shawn HOCHSTETLER

IPC: G06T5/00 ,  G06T7/11

Abstract: X-ray images generated by a biopsy tissue handling apparatus are selectively modified to emphasize areas of interest and deemphasize or eliminate image areas that are distracting, impair view attention and/or contribute to eye fatigue, An image processor executes image masks based on a geometric configuration of a portion of a specimen tray including a storage compartment with tissue specimen, A compartment mask executes on a portion of X-ray image depicting storage compartment including tissue specimen. Compartment mask boundary substantially corresponds to a contour of compartment. Partial structure mask executes on a portion of X-ray image depicting respective walls of specimen tray and storage compartment. Partial structure mask boundary extends along respective lengths and partially through respective walls of specimen tray.

公开(公告)号：US20220110597A1

公开(公告)日：2022-04-14

申请号：US17417642

申请日：2019-12-19

Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.

Inventor： Biao CHEN

IPC: A61B6/00 ,  A61B10/02 ,  A61B10/00

Abstract: A hybrid image based on different tissue specimen images is generated to compensate for blood and other fluids that interfere with imaging. Specimen is deposited into tray with fluid. X-ray and camera imaging devices acquire images of specimen and fluid. X-ray and optical images are processed for generation of hybrid image. Transparency modifications allow for multiple and different images to contribute to depiction of specimen edges or boundaries that would otherwise appear less clear in x-ray image due to interfering fluid. Transparency modifications in hybrid image also provide for sufficiently high transparency in certain optical image portions that would otherwise be opaque so that objects of interest depicted in x-ray image but not optical image are visible.

公开(公告)号：US20210035680A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-04

申请号：US16944995

申请日：2020-07-31

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Biao CHEN ,  Zhenxue JING ,  Ashwini KSHIRSAGAR ,  Nikolaos GKANATSIOS ,  Haili CHUI

IPC: G16H40/20 ,  G16H50/20 ,  G16H30/40 ,  G16H50/70 ,  G16H70/20 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06T7/00 ,  A61B6/02 ,  A61B6/00 ,  A61B8/08

Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for automating clinical workflow decisions. In aspects, patient data may be collected from multiple data sources, such as patient records, imaging data, etc. The patient data may be processed using an artificial intelligence (AI) component. The output of the AI component may be used by healthcare professionals to inform healthcare decisions for patients. The output of the AI component and additional information relating to the healthcare decisions and healthcare paths may be provided as input to a decision analysis component. The decision analysis component may process the input and output an automated healthcare recommendation that may be used to further inform the healthcare decisions of the healthcare professionals. In some aspects, the output of the decision analysis component may be used to determine a priority or timeline for performing one or more actions relating to patient healthcare.

公开(公告)号：US20210030366A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-04

申请号：US16942268

申请日：2020-07-29

Applicant: Hologic, Inc.

Inventor： Biao CHEN ,  Haili CHUI

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/107 ,  G06N20/00 ,  G06T5/50 ,  A61B17/34

Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for personalized breast imaging. In aspects, a first set of patient attributes may be collected. The first set of patient attributes may relate to, or be used to determine, for example, breast size, breast thickness, and/or three-dimensional (3D) breast shape. The first set of patient attributes may be used to customize image acquisition parameters for the patient. A second set of patient attributes may also be collected. The second set of patient attributes may relate to, or be used to determine, for example, breast elasticity and breast density. The second set of patient attributes may be used to customize breast compression parameters for the patient. The customized image acquisition parameters and breast compression parameters may then be used to perform one or more procedures (e.g., an imaging procedure, a biopsy procedure, etc.) on the patient's breast.