Methods and systems for creating data samples for data analysis

1. A method for training a knowledge base, the method comprising:

imaging at least a portion of a first object having a target portion to generate a first image;

analyzing the first image using a first series of algorithms to generate a first algorithm value cache;

removing the target portion from the first object to form a modified first object;

imaging at least a portion of the modified first object to generate a second image;

analyzing the second image using the first series of algorithms to generate a second algorithm value cache;

generating a transformed result using a subtraction process on the first algorithm value cache and the second algorithm value cache; and

storing the transformed result in a knowledge base.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first object includes a cadaver and the target portion includes a diseased portion.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first object includes an agricultural product and the target portion includes a contaminant.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein analyzing the first image comprises:

a) retrieving a first target data element in a data set corresponding to the first image;

b) processing the first series of algorithms on a target data area for the retrieved first target data element;

c) repeating a) and b) for a plurality of target data elements in the first data set; and

d) storing the results of the processed first series of algorithms to generate the first algorithm value cache.

5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising analyzing an unknown sample using the stored transformed result.

6. A method for training a knowledge base, the method comprising:

imaging a test object formed of a benchmark material to generate a first image;

analyzing the first image using a first series of algorithms to generate a first algorithm value cache;

placing the test object in a cadaver to form a cadaver and test object combination;

imaging at least a portion of the cadaver and test object combination to generate a second image;

analyzing the second image using the first series of algorithms to generate a second algorithm value cache;

performing a subtraction process using the first and second algorithm value cache to generate a filter;

receiving a tissue sample containing a tumor;

imaging the tissue sample to generate a third image;

analyzing the third image using the first series of algorithms to generate a third algorithm value cache;

transforming the third algorithm value cache using the filter to generate a transformed result; and

storing the transformed result in a knowledgebase.

7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising removing any normal tissue from the tissue sample before imaging the tissue sample.

8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the benchmark material includes stainless steel.

9. The method of claim 6 , wherein the benchmark material includes titanium.

10. The method of claim 6 , wherein imaging the test object and the tissue sample includes ultrasound imaging.

11. The method of claim 6 , further comprising analyzing an unknown sample using the stored transformed result.

12. A system for training a knowledge base comprising:

a processor;

a memory in data communication with the processor;

a user interface in data communication with the processor;

a software module for storage in the memory and operable by the processor, the software module configured to:

generate a first algorithm value cache using a first series of algorithms and previously generated diseased cadaver image data;

generate a second algorithm value cache using the first series of algorithms and previously generated cadaver with diseased portion removed image data;

generate a transformed result using a subtraction process on the first algorithm value cache and the second algorithm value cache; and

store the transformed result in a knowledgebase.

13. The system of claim 12 , wherein the software module is further configured to analyze previously generated unknown sample image data using the transformed result.

14. A system for training a knowledge base comprising:

a processor;

a memory in data communication with the processor;

a user interface in data communication with the processor; and

a software module for storage in the memory and operable by the processor, the software module configured to:

generate a first algorithm value cache using a first series of algorithms and previously generated test object image data;

generate a second algorithm value cache using the first series of algorithms and previously generated cadaver with test object image data;

perform a subtraction process using the first algorithm value cache and the second algorithm value cache to generate a filter;

generate a third algorithm value cache using the first series of algorithms using previously generated tissue sample image data;

generate a transformed tissue sample result using the filter and the third algorithm value cache; and

store the transformed result in a knowledgebase.

15. The system of claim 14 , wherein the test object image data was generated using a test object made of a benchmark material that includes stainless steel.

16. The system of claim 14 , wherein the test object image data was generated using a test object made of a benchmark material that includes titanium.

17. The system of claim 14 , wherein the test object image data and the tissue sample image data include ultrasound image data.

18. The system of claim 14 , wherein the software module is further configured to analyze previously generated unknown sample image data using the transformed result.