ODP has been granted a patent for a method that enables users to view pathology images in a web browser. The method involves converting images into a pyramid representation for varying resolutions, storing them in different formats, and facilitating user requests for specific image resolutions. GlobalData’s report on ODP gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Method for viewing pathology images in web browsers
The patent US12062432B2 describes a non-transient computer-readable memory that contains programmatic instructions designed to facilitate the viewing of pathology images through a web browser. The system operates by utilizing one or more web servers to obtain pathology images in a first format, which are then converted into a file organized into multiple levels, each representing different resolutions. This file is stored in a first memory, while the images are further converted into a third format and stored in a second memory. The client device receives user requests to view these images, loading them based on specified resolutions from the hierarchical or pyramid representation of the file.
The claims detail various aspects of the system, including the formats used for the images—such as WSI, TIFF, JPEG, PNG, and DICOM—and the structure of the file, which can be hierarchical or pyramid-based with varying levels of resolution. The patent also specifies that the first memory may include a web cache, while the second memory could be a web archive. Additionally, it emphasizes that the first, second, and third formats are distinct from one another, ensuring that the system maintains the degrees of resolution during conversions. The architecture allows for remote client devices to access and load images efficiently, enhancing the user experience in viewing pathology images online.
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