Patent ID: 8121863
Filing Date: 2012-02-21
Classification: G06T,G16H

Abstract:
1. A method for detecting medical abnormalities, including the steps of: a) medically screening a patient in a medical screening center to obtain an image of a suspected medical abnormality; b) electronically transmitting the resultant image to a processing center; c) attaching an identification code to the image for maintaining the security of the image, the location of the user and for retrieving the image for future comparative analysis, if necessary; d) evaluating the image for quality control to assure that the image subscribes to a predetermined level of specificity; e) reviewing the image to assure that the image subscribes to the proper protocol; f) storing the image in an archive database for future reference, while simultaneously processing and analyzing the image for medical abnormalities by an iterative algorithm; g) electronically returning the screening results to the originator, with a determination and classification of abnormalities, if detected.