WO2002030283A3 - Methods and devices for analysis of x-ray images - Google Patents

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WO2002030283A3
WO2002030283A3 PCT/US2001/032040 US0132040W WO0230283A3 WO 2002030283 A3 WO2002030283 A3 WO 2002030283A3 US 0132040 W US0132040 W US 0132040W WO 0230283 A3 WO0230283 A3 WO 0230283A3
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Philipp Lang
Daniel Steines
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Osteonet Com Inc
Philipp Lang
Daniel Steines
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The present invention relates to methods and devices for analyzing x-ray images. In particular, devices, methods and algorithms are provided that allow for the accurate and reliable evaluation of bone mineral density and bone structure from x-ray images.
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EP01981557A EP1324695B1 (en) 2000-10-11 2001-10-11 Methods and devices for analysis of x-ray images
AT01981557T ATE515977T1 (en) 2000-10-11 2001-10-11 METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ANALYZING X-RAY IMAGES
CA002425656A CA2425656A1 (en) 2000-10-11 2001-10-11 Methods and devices for analysis of x-ray images
AU1319302A AU1319302A (en) 2000-10-11 2001-10-11 Methods and devices for analysis of x-ray images
HK03105777.5A HK1053965A1 (en) 2000-10-11 2003-08-12 Methods and devices for analysis of x-ray images x
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