Deep Learning Method for Coronary Plaque Ultrasound Analysis
ChangeBridge: EPO Bulletin - AI & Computing (G06N)
Summary
The European Patent Office published patent EP4257055A1 for ATHEROSOFT Inc., covering a deep learning method and apparatus for analyzing coronary plaque tissue using ultrasound images. The patent includes claims for neural network architectures (G06N 3/08, G06N 3/04, G06N 3/0464, G06N 3/09) designed for medical image analysis. The patent is designated across 31 European states including all major EU member states.
What changed
The EPO published A1 patent application EP4257055A1 for ATHEROSOFT Inc., covering methods and apparatus for coronary plaque tissue analysis using ultrasound image-based deep learning. The patent claims priority classification under A61B 8/08 (ultrasonic diagnostic imaging) combined with G16H 50/20 (ICT for diagnosis support) and multiple G06N neural network classifications. Inventors include KANG Soo Jin, LEE June Goo, CHO Hyung Joo, and MIN Hyun Seok.
This is a patent publication notice rather than a regulatory action. Entities developing medical imaging AI, ultrasound equipment manufacturers, and healthcare providers utilizing intravascular ultrasound should review the patent claims to assess potential licensing requirements or freedom-to-operate implications in the designated European states.
Source document (simplified)
METHOD, APPARATUS, AND RECORDING MEDIUM FOR ANALYZING CORONARY PLAQUE TISSUE THROUGH ULTRASOUND IMAGE-BASED DEEP LEARNING
Publication EP4257055A1 Kind: A1 Mar 25, 2026
Applicants
ATHEROSOFT Inc.
Inventors
KANG, Soo Jin, LEE, June Goo, CHO, Hyung Joo, MIN, Hyun Seok
IPC Classifications
A61B 8/08 20060101AFI20241018BHEP G16H 50/20 20180101ALI20241018BHEP G16H 30/40 20180101ALI20241018BHEP G06N 3/08 20230101ALI20241018BHEP G06N 3/04 20230101ALI20241018BHEP G06T 7/00 20170101ALI20241018BHEP G06T 7/70 20170101ALI20241018BHEP A61B 8/12 20060101ALI20241018BHEP G06N 3/0464 20230101ALI20241018BHEP G06N 3/09 20230101ALI20241018BHEP
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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