SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED DETECTION OF OBJECTS OF INTEREST IN IMAGE DATA BY MANAGEMENT OF FALSE POSITIVES

摘要

A system and method for improved detection of objects of interest in image data using adaptive stepwise classification and hierarchical decision diagrams to manage false positives is provided. The present invention uses an adaptive stepwise classification approach, preferably based on a hierarchical binary decision diagram (BDD), to enable the efficient management of false positive objects to improve detection performance. The present invention is particularly suited for the reduction of false positives during the detection of acid fast bacilli associated with tuberculosis.

主权项

1. An image analysis system, comprising:
a computer aided detection (CAD) unit for detecting objects of interest; and a stepwise classification unit for managing a number of false positives generated by the CAD unit.