Hologic. has been granted a patent for a system that ensures proper patient positioning before mammographic imaging. The system utilizes an x-ray source and detector to create a pre-diagnostic image, which is analyzed for anatomical landmarks to verify correct positioning against predefined criteria. GlobalData’s report on Hologic gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Patient positioning quality assurance for mammographic imaging
The patent US12042318B2 outlines a computer-implemented method for enhancing the diagnostic imaging process of human tissue, particularly focusing on breast imaging. The method involves obtaining a pre-diagnostic image from an x-ray imaging system, detecting anatomical landmarks within this image, and comparing these landmarks against predefined positioning criteria using a position analysis module. This comparison allows for the determination of the positioning condition of the tissue, which can inform subsequent diagnostic imaging decisions. The method emphasizes the use of lower radiation levels and potentially lower resolution for pre-diagnostic images, which can include automated exposure control scout images and specific views such as mediolateral oblique (MLO) and cranial-caudal (CC) views.
Further claims detail the functionality of the position analysis module, including the ability to automatically initiate or halt diagnostic imaging procedures based on the positioning condition determined from the pre-diagnostic image. The method also allows for user interaction, enabling the interruption of imaging procedures and the acquisition of additional pre-diagnostic images if necessary. The system can provide feedback through various notification methods, such as audio or visual signals, based on the analysis results. Overall, this patent presents a structured approach to improving the accuracy and safety of diagnostic imaging by leveraging pre-diagnostic assessments and user inputs.
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