Method and apparatus for aiding in the diagnosis of otitis media by classifying tympanic membrane images

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10182711
APP PUB NO 20170209078A1
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15483133

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A method of aiding the diagnosis of otitis media in a patient includes obtaining image data in a processor apparatus of a computing device, the image data being associated with at least one electronic image of a tympanic membrane of the patient, calculating, a plurality of image features, each image feature being calculated based on at least a portion of the image data, classifying the at least one electronic image as a particular type of otitis media using the plurality of image features, and outputting an indication of the particular type of otitis media. Also, a system for implementing such a method that includes an output device and a computing device.

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  • CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY; UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH—OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION

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Hoberman, Alejandro Wexford, US 5 14
Kovacevic, Jelena New York, US 23 644
Kuruvilla, Anupama Wyoming, US 6 36
Shaikh, Nader Pittsburgh, US 2 14

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