This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Arch Development Corporation. Active years: 1994.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1994
Title: Innovations in Lung Disease Analysis by Xuan Chen
Introduction
Xuan Chen is an accomplished inventor based in Chicago, IL, known for his significant contributions to the field of medical imaging and analysis. His innovative work focuses on developing automated methods for the detection and analysis of lung diseases, particularly interstitial lung diseases.
Latest Patents
Xuan Chen holds a patent for a "Method and system for automated selection of regions of interest." This automated method and system are designed to discriminate between normal lungs and those with interstitial disease and/or septal lines. The process involves selecting a large number of adjacent regions of interest (ROIs) on a digital image of a patient's lungs. Each ROI contains square or rectangular pixel arrays, which are selected to fill the total area of the lungs to be analyzed. The method removes background trends from each ROI and analyzes them to identify those with sharp edges, indicating high edge gradients. A percentage of these sharp-edged ROIs, often corresponding to rib-edge areas, are removed based on edge gradient analysis. The remaining ROIs undergo texture measurements to compare data with predetermined information for normal and abnormal lungs. This computerized scheme enables quantitative analysis of interstitial lung diseases in practical clinical settings.
Career Highlights
Xuan Chen is associated with Arch Development Corporation, where he continues to advance his research and innovations in medical imaging. His work has the potential to significantly improve the accuracy of lung disease diagnoses, thereby enhancing patient care.
Collaborations
Xuan Chen has collaborated with notable professionals in his field, including Kunio Doi and Shigehiko Katsuragawa. These collaborations have further enriched his research and contributed to the development of effective diagnostic tools.
Conclusion
Xuan Chen's innovative approach to lung disease analysis exemplifies the impact of technology in medicine. His patented methods pave the way for improved diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes in the field of respiratory health.
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