Mathias Hoernig

Title: Mathias Hoernig and His Mammography Imaging Patents.

Introduction

Mathias Hoernig is an inventor based in Mohrendorf, Germany. His patent work includes methods for contrast-enhanced breast imaging and mammography. He is associated with Siemens Healthineers AG and holds 4 patents.

Latest Patents

Two of Hoernig’s latest patents focus on improving the generation and analysis of contrast-enhanced mammography images.

“Method and System for Determining the BPE in a Contrast Medium-Enhanced X-Ray Examination of a Breast” describes a method for calculating background parenchymal enhancement (BPE). It uses low- and high-energy X-ray images taken after contrast medium is administered to create an iodine image. The method identifies pixels showing both iodine enrichment and fibroglandular tissue, calculates volumetric BPE from their values, and outputs BPE result data.

“Method for Generating a Contrast-Enhanced Mammogram Recording” describes generating multiple contrast-enhanced mammograms from tomosynthesis projections. Low- and high-energy recordings are taken from different angular positions while contrast agent is present. The corresponding recordings are then subtracted to produce contrast-enhanced mammograms. The patent also describes a mammography system for carrying out the method.

Career Highlights

Hoernig’s disclosed inventions address image processing and acquisition in breast imaging. His work includes both quantifying enhancement in breast tissue and producing contrast-enhanced mammograms from tomosynthesis recordings.

Collaborations

Hoernig is associated with Siemens Healthineers AG. His named coworkers include Christian Huemmer and Steffen Kappler.

Conclusion

Mathias Hoernig’s patent portfolio reflects contributions to contrast-enhanced mammography, including methods for measuring BPE and generating mammograms from tomosynthesis projections.