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Aperio Technologies, (Vista, California) a global leader in digital pathology for the healthcare and life sciences industry, reported that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued the company patent No. 7,602,524 titled "Image Processing and Analysis Framework."

The '524 patent describes a system and method for processing and analyzing digital slide images comprised of an algorithm server that executes image analysis algorithms on digital (whole) slide images, or on sub-regions of a digital slide image.

With this patent, Aperio extends its intellectual property portfolio to image analysis processing using a client/server architecture and distribution of digital pathology information, including support for multiple servers. A client/server architecture is a key aspect of making digital pathology useful in large labs, facilitating a more efficient workflow for busy clinicians and researchers.