Chest x-ray analysis by computer: final technical report

The purpose of this study was to evaluate and demonstrate the feasibility of the automated analysis of chest x-rays for the classification of pneumoconiosis films according to the U.I.C.C./Cincinnati standard films. Toward this end, computer programs simulating the proposed systems were prepared. Using these programs, the authors then examined three sets of chest radiographs to determine the extent of pneumoconiosis present. The results of the examinations of these x-rays clearly indicated the feasibility of the proposed system. Based on the outcome of these examinations, a complete set of hardware and software specifications were established for a system which can be used for the large scale automatic analysis of chest x-rays