Canon Image Processing Device, Published 15th Apr
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Canon Kabushiki Kaisha obtained a European patent publication (EP3903681A1) for an image processing device and method covering medical imaging applications. The patent, published April 15, 2026, includes IPC classifications A61B 6/03 (CT scanners) and multiple G06T classifications for image segmentation and analysis. Designated states cover 31 European countries including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands.
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GovPing monitors EPO Patent Bulletin - Diagnosis & Surgery (A61B) for new healthcare & life sciences regulatory changes. Every update since tracking began is archived, classified, and available as free RSS or email alerts — 55 changes logged to date.
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The European Patent Office published EP3903681A1, a European patent application for an image processing device, system, method, and program filed by Canon Kabushiki Kaisha. The patent covers A61B 6/03 (CT medical imaging) and G06T 7 image processing classifications including segmentation, analysis, and detection. This publication extends patent protection rights to 31 designated European contracting states upon grant.
Medical device manufacturers and healthcare imaging technology developers should conduct portfolio reviews to assess potential overlap with Canon’s disclosed image processing methods. Parties developing CT image analysis, segmentation, or detection systems may need to evaluate freedom-to-operate considerations for European markets.
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IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM
Publication EP3903681A1 Kind: A1 Apr 15, 2026
Applicants
CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventors
YAMAZAKI Fukashi, FURUKAWA Daisuke
IPC Classifications
A61B 6/03 20060101AFI20221004BHEP G06T 7/11 20170101ALI20221004BHEP G06T 7/149 20170101ALI20221004BHEP G06T 7/162 20170101ALI20221004BHEP G06T 7/174 20170101ALI20221004BHEP G06T 7/187 20170101ALI20221004BHEP
Designated States
AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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