Disclosed are an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and a control method thereof, the control method of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus including obtaining an animal ultrasonic image, extracting a cross-sectional image including cross sections of a plurality of target structures from the animal ultrasonic image, obtaining a processed image including contouring images of the plurality of target structures from the cross-sectional image, obtaining a center of gravity of each of the contouring images, and obtaining length information of the target structures based on intersection points between at least one line passing through centers of gravity of the contouring images and boundaries of the contouring images.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
Ko, Youngjun
Ye, Jongchul
Lee, Gunwoo
Lee, Jaayeon
Yi, Jonghyon
Chang, Jinho
Abstract
Disclosed is an ultrasonic imaging system including a probe configured to transmit an ultrasonic signal to an object including a liver and receive an ultrasonic echo signal reflected from the object, a display configured to display an ultrasonic image, an input interface configured to obtain user input, memory configured to store an artificial intelligence model, and at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to obtain ultrasonic raw data by processing the ultrasonic echo signal, generate a plurality of raw image frames including different characteristic information by processing the ultrasonic raw data, obtain quantitative data about a liver disease from the artificial intelligence model by inputting the plurality of raw image frames into the artificial intelligence model, and display the ultrasonic image and the quantitative data about the liver disease together on the display.
An ultrasound imaging apparatus may include a probe configured to transmit an ultrasound signal to an object and detect an echo signal reflected from the object, a display, a communication module, a memory storing at least one instruction, and at least one processor. The at least one processor may be configured to execute the at least one instruction to generate a first ultrasound image from ultrasound data generated by the probe, receive sensing data generated by detecting at least one part of the object and the probe from a sensing apparatus through the communication module, generate, based on the sensing data, a body marker representing a scanning part of the object and a probe marker positioned on the body marker to represent a position of the probe on the scanning part of the object, display the first ultrasound image, the body marker, and the probe marker on the display, and change the body marker based on at least one of a shape, a type, or a scanning direction of the scanning part or a patient's position.
Disclosed is a medical imaging apparatus including a display, and a processor configured to display a medical image on the display, recognize an ablation electrode from the medical image, display an ablation expected area of the recognized ablation electrode on the medical image, and control a size of the ablation expected area based on a set output of the ablation electrode.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
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ULTRASONIC IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME
Provided is an ultrasound imaging system for providing a user preset, wherein the ultrasound imaging system comprises a memory for storing a user preset, and a processor. The processor: generates a first user account on the basis of a first user account generation command; generates a first user preset on the basis of a preset generation command; stores the first user preset in the memory; loads the first user preset on the basis of a second user account generation command; and sets a user preset of a second user account as the first user preset on the basis of a first user preset selection command for selecting the first user preset.
This ultrasonic imaging system may comprise: a display: a probe which emits an ultrasonic signal to a target object and receives a reflected echo signal; a memory; and a processor which: generates a first cross-sectional image of the target object and a second cross-sectional image of the target object on the basis of the echo signal; stores an ultrasonic image including the first cross-sectional image and the second cross-sectional image in the memory; and sequentially plays back the first cross-sectional image and the second cross-sectional image through the display in response to reception of a playback command for the ultrasonic image, wherein the processor provides a configuration interface which enables a first playback speed of the first cross-sectional image and a second playback speed of the second cross-sectional image to be configured independently of each other through the display.
Provided is an ultrasound imaging apparatus and method of controlling the ultrasound imaging apparatus. The ultrasound imaging apparatus includes an ultrasound transceiver module, a display, an input interface, and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor is configured to control the ultrasound transceiver module to transmit an ultrasound signal to a fetus and receive an ultrasound echo signal reflecting from the fetus, obtain ultrasound volume data of a face of the fetus based on the ultrasound echo signal, the ultrasound volume data including a lossy volume area where the ultrasound echo signal has a value equal to or less than a threshold value due to a strong reflector, display a two dimensional (2D) rendered image of the face of the fetus based on the ultrasound volume data and an ultrasound cross-sectional image of the face of the fetus through the display, the 2D rendered image including a lossy area not represented of the face of the fetus due to the lossy volume area, indicate an area to be restored among the lossy area on the 2D rendered image or the cross-sectional image of the ultrasound volume data, and restore the indicated area to be restored based on a user input to restore the 2D rendered image or the ultrasound cross-sectional image of the ultrasound volume data being received through the input interface. The ultrasound imaging apparatus may display a location of a landmark of a face on a 2D rendered image of the face of a fetus, and clearly enhance the shape of the landmark at the location of the landmark.
An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus according to one aspect of the invention disclosed herein includes: a display for displaying a wireless ultrasound image; a control panel for receiving a user's inputs for controlling the display of the ultrasound image; and a processor for performing a first operation and a second operation according to the user's inputs input through the control panel. The processor determines a response time on the basis of the number of frames present between ultrasound image frames displayed on the display when the user inputs related to the first operation and the second operation are received, acquires usage pattern information by inputting the response time to a machine learning model, performs response time correction of the ultrasound image on the basis of the usage pattern information, and outputs the ultrasound image frame with the corrected response time through the display.
A61B 8/00 - Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
G16H 40/60 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices
Provided are an ultrasound imaging system, a method of controlling the ultrasound imaging system, and a probe included in the ultrasound imaging system. The ultrasound imaging system includes a first transducer array and a second transducer array having different specifications, a display configured to display an ultrasound image, an input interface configured to receive a user input related to a setting value of the ultrasound image, and a processor. The processor is configured to identify the setting value of the ultrasound image included in the user input, set an activation transducer array used to generate the ultrasound image among the first transducer array and the second transducer array, based on the setting value, receive the ultrasound data through the activation transducer array, and control the display to display the ultrasound image by using the ultrasound data.
An ultrasonic imaging system of the present disclosure comprises: an input interface (170); a probe (20); and at least one processor (50), wherein the at least one processor (50) can determine an anatomical feature corresponding to a blood vessel selected by a user through the input interface (170), input a color Doppler image to a first artificial neural network model (51) to detect a region in which the determined anatomical feature appears, determine a region of interest (ROI) in the color Doppler image on the basis of the region in which the anatomical feature appears, determine whether aliasing has occurred on the basis of the color Doppler image acquired from the determined region of interest, and determine a sample volume corresponding to a region for acquiring blood flow Doppler data for the blood vessel selected by the user on the basis of the region in which aliasing has occurred.
A61B 8/00 - Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
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ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS CONNECTED TO WIRELESS ULTRASOUND PROBES AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
Provided are an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus connected to wireless ultrasound probes and a method of operating the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus. The ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a communicator connected with a plurality of different wireless probes through a wireless communication method by receiving pairing reception signals from the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; a controller configured to control the communicator to wirelessly connect the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus with the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes and to wirelessly receive status information regarding the connected plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; and a display configured to display a user interface (UI) indicating the received status information regarding the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes.
An ultrasound imaging apparatus and an operation method thereof are provided. The ultrasound imaging apparatus includes an ultrasound probe, a memory storing one or more instructions, and at least one processor configured to execute the one or more instructions stored in the memory to transmit, via the ultrasound probe, for at least one scan line, a first transmission signal, a second transmit signal, a third transmission signal, and a fourth transmission signal, receive a first echo signal, a second echo signal, a third echo signal, and a fourth echo signal, obtain third data by performing subtraction between first data and second data, and generate an ultrasound image based on the third data.
An ultrasound imaging apparatus for providing a user interface (UI) for an ultrasound image, and a control method of the ultrasound imaging apparatus are provided. The ultrasound imaging apparatus may include a display, a motion sensor, an input interface, and at least one processor configured to display, via the display, a UI image, corresponding to a measurement parameter, on the ultrasound image, change, via the motion sensor, a position of the UI image within the ultrasound image according to movement of the ultrasound imaging apparatus, determine, in response to receiving a user input for setting the measurement parameter via the input interface, a value of the measurement parameter based on the position of the UI image within the ultrasound image, and display a measurement value for an object based on the determined value of the measurement parameter.
G06F 3/0346 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of the device orientation or free movement in a 3D space, e.g. 3D mice, 6-DOF [six degrees of freedom] pointers using gyroscopes, accelerometers or tilt-sensors
G06F 3/04845 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range for image manipulation, e.g. dragging, rotation, expansion or change of colour
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WIRELESS ULTRASOUND PROBE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
Provided are a wireless ultrasound probe and a control method thereof, and in particular, a wireless ultrasound probe and a control method thereof, the wireless ultrasound probe including a battery circuit, a switching circuit, a pulse circuit, a transducer, a capacitor, and a discharge module, wherein the switching circuit is configured to generate a high voltage used by the pulse circuit to output a transmission signal and store the high voltage in the capacitor, and the discharge module is configured to detect whether a first event has occurred that causes damage to the wireless ultrasound probe due to the high voltage stored in the capacitor, and in response to detecting the first event, start a discharge operation for discharging the high voltage stored in the capacitor.
A61B 8/00 - Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
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ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION APPARATUS AND DISPLAY METHOD THEREOF
An ultrasonic imaging apparatus and an ultrasonic image display method are disclosed. An ultrasonic imaging apparatus according to one disclosed embodiment can comprise: a display unit; a user interface; a memory for storing one or more instructions; and a processor for executing the one or more instructions so as to determine a reference point in an ultrasonic image, identify at least one anatomical structure of interest on the basis of a location relationship with the reference point with respect to the determined reference point, and control the display unit so that the identified anatomical structure of interest and information about the anatomical structure of interest are displayed.
Disclosed is a control method of an ultrasonic diagnostic device, which comprises a display configured to display an ultrasonic image corresponding to a scan area scanned by a probe, including identifying an object included in the scan area, determining a diagnostic subject based on at least one of the object or a user input received from an input interface, determining a scannable time for each object or diagnostic subject, and displaying an indicator for displaying the scannable time on the display.
Provided are a portable ultrasound apparatus, a portable ultrasound system, and an ultrasound diagnosis method performed by using the portable ultrasound apparatus. The portable ultrasound apparatus includes at least two probes having different specifications; a first display unit for displaying an ultrasound image; and a second display unit for displaying a control screen.
An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a two-dimensional (2D) transducer array in which a plurality of transducers that transmit/receive an ultrasound signal to/from an object are arranged in two dimensions; an analog beamformer configured to perform analog beamforming in a first direction, and perform analog beamforming in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction on signals respectively received by the plurality of transducers; and a digital beamformer configured to perform digital beamforming on the signals that are analog-beamformed in the first direction, and perform digital beamforming on the signals that are analog-beamformed in the second direction.
Disclosed is an ultrasonic probe including a case including a handle part and a head part coupled to the handle part, an acoustic module disposed inside the case to transmit an ultrasonic signal to an object and receive an echo signal reflected from the object, an electronic circuit disposed inside the case to be electrically connected to the acoustic module, and an inner impact reducing member disposed between the acoustic module and the electronic circuit to reduce an impact transmitted to the electronic circuit.
Disclosed is a probe including a first transmitter provided to generate a first transmission signal, a second transmitter provided to generate a second transmission signal, a receiver provided to receive the first transmission signal generated from the first transmitter or the second transmission signal generated from the second transmitter, a signal attenuator provided to attenuate the first transmission signal or the second transmission signal, a first switching element provided to transmit the first transmission signal to the signal attenuator or to transmit the second transmission signal transmitted through the signal attenuator to the receiver, a second switching element provided to transmit the second transmission signal to the signal attenuator or to transmit the first transmission signal transmitted through the signal attenuator to the receiver, a first node provided between a first transducer and the first switching element, a second node provided between a second transducer and the second switching element, and a controller configured to control the first switching element and the second switching element, wherein the signal attenuator is connected between the first node and the second node.
Disclosed is an ultrasonic probe including a transducer array connected to a rotation shaft, a motor provided to rotate the transducer array around the rotation shaft, a printed circuit board provided to output a driving signal for driving the transducer array, and a flexible printed circuit board electrically connected to the printed circuit board to transmit the driving signal to the transducer array, wherein the flexible printed circuit board includes an array terminal electrically connected to the transducer array, a first terminal electrically connected to one portion of the printed circuit board, a first connection part connecting the array terminal and the first terminal, a second terminal electrically connected to the other portion of the printed circuit board, and a second connection part connecting the array terminal and the second terminal, and wherein the first connection part and the second connection part are overlapped with each other and wound around the rotation shaft.
Disclosed is an ultrasound probe including a main backing layer, a piezoelectric layer provided to extend in a horizontal direction on an upper side of the main backing layer to be electrically connected to a first electrode and a second electrode, an acoustic matching layer provided to extend in the horizontal direction on an upper side of the piezoelectric layer, a sub-backing layer provided to extend in a vertical direction below a lower side of the acoustic matching layer, and a flexible printed circuit board including a signal electrode in contact with the first electrode and a ground electrode.
A61B 8/00 - Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
B06B 1/06 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with piezoelectric effect or with electrostriction
UIF (University Industry Foundation), Yonsei University (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
Jo, Hyeoncheol
Kim, Hanjun
Jang, Taejun
Kwon, Ja-Young
Kwon, Hayan
Jung, Yunji
Hur, Hyewon
Abstract
A method of controlling an ultrasound imaging device is disclosed. The method may include obtaining volume data of an object, obtaining a reference cross-sectional image crossing a first axis from the volume data, obtaining, from the volume data, a candidate standard cross-sectional image crossing a second axis that is different from the first axis, displaying the reference cross-sectional image and the candidate standard cross-sectional image on a first graphic user interface (GUI) view, rotating the reference cross-sectional image on the first GUI view, updating the candidate standard cross-sectional image on the first GUI view by adjusting a slicing plane of the candidate standard cross-sectional image based on the rotation of the reference cross-sectional image, and displaying, according to completion of the rotation of the reference cross-sectional image, the updated candidate standard cross-sectional image as a standard cross-sectional image on the first GUI view.
The present invention provides an ultrasound system, which comprises: a signal acquiring unit to transmit an ultrasound signal to an object and acquire an echo signal reflected from the object; a signal processing unit to control TGC (Time Gain Compensation) and LGC (Lateral Gain Compensation) of the echo signal; a TGC/LGC setup unit adapted to set TGC and LGC values based on TGC and LGC curves inputted by a user; and an image producing unit adapted to produce an ultrasound image of the object based on the echo signal. The signal processing unit is further adapted to control the TGC and the LGC of the echo signal based on the TGC and LGC values set by the TGC/LGC setup unit.
G01S 7/52 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/048 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
G06F 3/04845 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range for image manipulation, e.g. dragging, rotation, expansion or change of colour
G06F 3/04847 - Interaction techniques to control parameter settings, e.g. interaction with sliders or dials
Disclosed is a wireless probe including a transmission module configured to transmit an ultrasonic signal to an object, a main power source unit configured to supply electric power to the transmission module, an auxiliary power supply device including an auxiliary power source unit configured to supply electric power to the transmission module, and at least one processor configured to control the main power source unit or the auxiliary power source unit to supply electric power to the transmission module from the main power source unit or the auxiliary power source unit based on receiving a command to initiate an operating mode.
G01N 29/06 - Visualisation of the interior, e.g. acoustic microscopy
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/34 - Generating the ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
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ULTRASOUND IMAGING APPARATUS AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF
Provided is an ultrasound imaging apparatus including a display, a memory storing one or more instructions, and a processor configured to execute the one or more instructions stored in the memory, wherein, by executing the one or more instructions, the processor is further configured to generate at least one contrast-enhanced image of an object based on first ultrasonic signals obtained when a probe sweeps the object in a first direction, generate at least one ultrasonic image of the object based on second ultrasonic signals obtained when the probe sweeps the object in a second direction different from the first direction, and control the display to display the at least one contrast-enhanced image and the at least one ultrasonic image.
A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and a method of controlling the same are provided, including a flexible display and a controller which changes a layout of an image displayed on the flexible display. An image necessary for diagnosing an object is appropriately disposed on a flexible display according to a situation, and thus, the user can intuitively determine an ultrasonic image.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, a buffer device surrounding an ultrasonic imaging apparatus having a main body and a handle unit coupled to the main body may comprise: a first buffer unit surrounding an outer circumferential portion of the main body and an outer circumferential portion of the handle unit; and a second buffer unit disposed to be spaced apart from the first buffer unit at a predetermined interval and disposed between the main body and the handle unit.
A wearable display apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a communication unit which receives ultrasonic image data; a display unit which overlaps at least a portion of a lens unit and displays the ultrasonic image data as an ultrasonic image; and a control unit electrically connected to the lens unit, the communication unit, and the display unit, wherein the control unit can control at least one of the brightness or color of the display unit on the basis of image characteristics of the ultrasonic image data, and control the opacity of the lens unit on the basis of the position of a virtual region in which the ultrasonic image is displayed.
A61B 8/00 - Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
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GRAVITY COMPENSATION CONTROL DEVICE AND ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME
Provided is a gravity compensation control device including a first mounting unit, a rotatable link, one end of which is connected to a compensation shaft arranged in the first mounting unit and another end of which is vertically movable by a weight applied thereto, wherein a portion between the ends is supported by a fixed shaft arranged in the first mounting unit, such that the link is rotatable about the fixed shaft, and a weight compensation device, wherein the weight compensation device includes a bearing unit including a bearing shaft arranged in the first mounting unit, and a bearing coupled to the bearing shaft, an auxiliary link connected to the compensation shaft and one side of the bearing unit, and an elastic member coupled to another side of the bearing unit and arranged in a lengthwise direction of the auxiliary link.
G01N 29/30 - Arrangements for calibrating or comparing, e.g. with standard objects
G01N 29/06 - Visualisation of the interior, e.g. acoustic microscopy
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/32 - Arrangements for suppressing undesired influences, e.g. temperature or pressure variations
An ultrasonic imaging apparatus includes a main body, a connecting unit configured to rotate and move with respect to a first connection frame provided on the main body, and a control panel provided on an end of the connecting unit to be movable up, down, right, left, or diagonally while remaining horizontal with respect to the main body, wherein the connecting unit includes a first arm provided with four link bars forming a parallelogram in a same plane and configured to rotate and move with respect to the main body and a second arm provided with four link bars forming a parallelogram in a plane provided independently of the first arm and configured to rotate and move with respect to the first arm.
Disclosed herein is an ultrasonic imaging apparatus and a control method thereof. The ultrasonic imaging apparatus includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire a volume data of an object and a process configured to determine whether an acquisition position of the volume data is within an allowable range by using pre-stored landmark information and configured to acquire a plurality of reference planes from the volume data when the acquisition position of the volume data is within the allowable range.
A control method of an ultrasound imaging device includes displaying an ultrasound image in a display area of a touch screen, displaying a first indicator to overlap on the ultrasound image, obtaining a first touch input of moving the ultrasound image in the display area while a position of the first indicator is fixed in the display area, determining a position of the first indicator to be a first position, in response to a first position determination input of determining the position of the first indicator so as to place the first indicator at the first position on the ultrasound image, and moving the ultrasound image, in response to a second touch input of moving the ultrasound image in the display area while the position of the first indicator is determined to be the first position.
Provided is a wireless ultrasound probe configured to detect a state in which the wireless ultrasound probe is detached from a charging terminal, causing supply of the charging power to the wireless ultrasound probe to be discontinued, and the wireless ultrasound probe is paired with the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus by using a wireless communication scheme when supply of the charging power is discontinued. Also provided are an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and an operating method of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus configured to be automatically paired with a wireless ultrasound probe in a state in which the wireless ultrasound probe is detached from a charging terminal of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, causing supply of the charging power to the wireless ultrasound probe to be discontinued.
The present disclosure relates to a charging case. Specifically, a charging case may be disclosed, the charging case comprising: a probe accommodating-interface capable of accommodating a wireless ultrasonic probe; a cover covering the probe accommodating-interface; a communication module for pairing the wireless ultrasonic probe with an external device; and at least one processor that controls the communication module, wherein at least one charging terminal is disposed on the probe accommodating-interface, and the at least one charging terminal is in contact with at least one terminal of the wireless ultrasonic probe.
The present disclosure relates to a charging case and a method for controlling same. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to a charging case and a method for controlling same, the method comprising: an operation of a charging case detecting at least one external device connectable to a wireless ultrasonic probe in response to a first event related to the charging case; an operation of receiving first information related to the wireless ultrasonic probe from the wireless ultrasonic probe; and transmitting the first information and second information related to the charging case to a first external device among the at least one external device.
A wireless probe includes a housing having a length in a first direction, a first transducer located at one end of the housing in the first direction, a circuit board located inside the housing and electrically connected to the first transducer, and a battery located between the first transducer and the circuit board inside the housing and having a length in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, wherein the housing is configured to allow the battery to be inserted and separated along the second direction.
An ultrasonic probe, according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprises: a housing that forms an exterior; an acoustic module, provided inside the housing, that transmits an ultrasonic signal and receives a reflected ultrasonic echo signal; and a power supply unit provided inside the housing and supplying power, wherein the acoustic module includes: a linear module having a linear surface shape formed at one end of the housing; and a convex module having a curved surface shape formed at the other end of the housing, wherein the power supply unit may be disposed adjacent to the convex module.
The ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes a display configured to display a mid-sagittal plane (MSP) image corresponding to the MSP of a head of an object, and an image processor configured to determine a measurement plane based on the MSP and generate a measurement plane image corresponding to the measurement plane. The display is further configured to display the measurement plane image with the MSP image.
An ultrasound imaging device according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: a display unit which displays an ultrasound image generated on the basis of an ultrasound signal generated from a transducer of a probe, and receives a user input through a touchscreen; and a control unit which determines whether foreign matter comes into contact with the ultrasound image on the display unit, wherein, when determining that foreign matter comes into contact with the ultrasound image, the control unit adjusts the touch sensitivity on the ultrasound image.
An ultrasonic diagnostic device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a transceiving unit for transmitting an ultrasonic signal to a subject and receiving an ultrasonic reflected signal reflected from the subject; a data acquisition unit for operating to acquire frame data corresponding to each of multiple frames generated on the basis of the transmitted and received signals; and an image compositing unit for spatially compositing the multiple pieces of frame data to form an ultrasonic spatial composite image, wherein transmission (Tx) comprises only right steer Tx and left steer Tx.
The ultrasound diagnosis method according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: after entering a contrast agent image mode, scanning a contrast agent image for a region of interest of an object; transmitting an ultrasound signal for destroying the contrast agent; and accumulating reperfused contrast agent images, and further comprises the step of adjusting the pulse repetition interval (PRI) according to reflection noise caused by a region of non-interest adjacent to the region of interest.
An ultrasound imaging disclosure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an ultrasound imaging apparatus configured to irradiate ultrasonic waves to an object to which an ultrasonic contrast agent is administered, receive an echo signal reflected from the object, and analyze a contrast enhanced ultrasound image for the object, the ultrasound imaging apparatus including an image processor configured to set a region of interest in the ultrasound image, and generate a time intensity curve representing brightness of each frame of the ultrasound image within the set region of interest and a curve fitting model representing a tendency of the time intensity curve according to a predetermined mathematical model.
Provided is an ultrasound device comprising, ultrasonic probes, a transceiver configured to deliver transmission signals to the ultrasonic probes and receive reception signals from the ultrasonic probes, channels configured to deliver the transmission signals and the reception signals, a relay unit configured to select a target ultrasonic probe connected to the channels among the ultrasonic probes, a controller configured to generate a test input signal and a selection signal, and a signal output unit configured to select a target channel among the channels based on the selection signal and output the test input signal to the target channel.
Provided is an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus including a plurality of casters allowing the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus to be moved according to a control signal, a detection sensor configured to detect a motion of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, an input configured to receive a control command of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus from a user, and a controller configured to determine whether a user desires to use the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus on the basis of at least one of the detected motion or the received control command, and upon determining that the user desires to use the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, transmit a control signal for locking at least one of the plurality of casters.
Disclosed herein is an ultrasonic imaging apparatus and a control method thereof. The ultrasonic imaging apparatus includes a display, and at least one processor. The at least one processor obtains ultrasound image data acquired by an ultrasonic probe, recognizes at least one anatomical feature from the obtained ultrasound image data, automatically acquires at least one reference plane image based on the recognized at least one anatomical feature, and displays the acquired at least one reference plane image on the display.
An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a variable voltage supply unit configured to supply a driving voltage to the transmission circuit, a transmission circuit configured to generate a pulse signal for generating an ultrasonic signal using the driving voltage, and a controller configured to store compensation information for compensating for a voltage drop of the driving voltage and to provide a voltage control signal including information on a driving voltage for which the voltage drop is compensated for based on the compensation information to the variable voltage supply unit, wherein the variable voltage supply unit supplies the compensated driving voltage to the transmission circuit in response to the voltage control signal.
A medical diagnosis device according to an embodiment may comprise: a body part comprising an input interface for receiving user commands; a display extending along one plane; a connection arm connecting the body part to the display; a tilt rotation shaft disposed on one end of the connection arm; a bracket which comprises a display fastening part fixedly fastened to one surface of the display and a rotation shaft connection part connected to the tilt rotation shaft and disposed below the display fastening part along one direction; and a first damping part disposed between the one surface of the display and the rotation shaft connection part, and disposed below the tilt rotation shaft along the one direction.
Provided is an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus including a probe configured to transmit an ultrasound signal to an object and receive an ultrasound echo signal reflected from the object, a display module, an input device, a storage, and a controller configured to obtain a plurality of color doppler image frames based on processing of the echo signal, store the plurality of color doppler image frames in the storage, and control the display module to sequentially display the plurality of color doppler image frames, wherein the controller is configured to determine a recommended color doppler image frame based on color mapping information of the plurality of color doppler image frames in response to receiving an image freeze command through the input device, and control the display module to display the recommended color doppler image frame as a freeze image.
According to an embodiment, an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes a control unit configured to analyze a shape of a Doppler waveform based on a Doppler signal, determine a type of the Doppler signal, determine at least one area of the Doppler waveform, calculate a similarity with respect to the at least one area, determine a measurement area based on the similarity, and calculate a measurement index based on the measurement area, and a display unit displaying the Doppler waveform, the measurement area, and the measurement index.
According to an embodiment of the disclosure, an ultrasonic probe may be provided, the ultrasonic probe including a first housing, a second housing coupled to the first housing, an acoustic module at least partially arranged in the first housing and including a transducer and a lens portion, the transducer being capable of converting an ultrasonic signal and an electrical signal, and the lens portion being capable of changing a path of the ultrasonic signal, a first connector connected to an inner surface of the first housing, and a second connector at least partially arranged in the second housing and connected to the first connector, wherein the first connector is configured to connect the second connector and the first housing to each other, such that the first housing is coupled to the second housing.
Disclosed is an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus including a probe including a plurality of elements provided to transmit an ultrasonic signal to an object and receive an echo signal reflected from the object, and at least one processor configured to modulate the echo signal based on comparing frequency characteristic data of the echo signal with pre-stored normal frequency characteristic data and amplify the modulated echo signal.
An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a two-dimensional (2D) transducer array in which a plurality of transducers that transmit/receive an ultrasound signal to/from an object are arranged in two dimensions; an analog beamformer configured to perform analog beamforming in a first direction, and perform analog beamforming in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction on signals respectively received by the plurality of transducers; and a digital beamformer configured to perform digital beamforming on the signals that are analog-beamformed in the first direction, and perform digital beamforming on the signals that are analog-beamformed in the second direction.
An ultrasonic image providing method of the present disclosure includes: receiving ultrasonic images; measuring a plurality of similarities for a plurality of measurement items for at least one of the ultrasonic images; comparing the plurality of similarities with corresponding default thresholds, respectively; when none of the plurality of similarities is greater than the corresponding default threshold, selecting a measurement item maintaining the greatest similarity among the plurality of similarities for a reference time; and providing an ultrasonic image for the selected measurement item as an ultrasonic image.
Provided are a portable ultrasound apparatus, a portable ultrasound system, and an ultrasound diagnosis method performed by using the portable ultrasound apparatus. The portable ultrasound apparatus includes at least two probes having different specifications; a first display unit for displaying an ultrasound image; and a second display unit for displaying a control screen.
An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes an acquirer configured to acquire an ultrasound image, an analyzer configured to analyze appearances of a fetus using the image acquired in the acquirer, and a sorter configured to sort out the image of the fetus corresponding to a target of interest among the appearances of the fetus analyzed in the analyzer.
Disclosed is a method for operating an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, comprising the steps of: acquiring a first ultrasound image of an object; detecting a first nerve region corresponding to a first target nerve in the first ultrasound image; determining whether an abnormal region is present in the first nerve region of the first ultrasound image, on the basis of a determination standard for determining whether a target nerve is abnormal; and on the basis of a result of determining whether an abnormal region is present in the first nerve region, displaying at least one of information on the abnormal region and basis information regarding the basis for determining the abnormal region as abnormal.
An ultrasound remote diagnosis system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a main body including a main panel, a touch panel, and a control panel, and a remote device in communication with the main body, wherein the remote device is configured to: independently receive, among display data which is real-time image information of the main panel, first control data which is real-time image information of the touch panel, and second control data which is a virtual control panel corresponding to the control panel, at least each information corresponding to the display data and the first control data, from the main body; and manipulation information of a remote track ball is input by at least a part of the second controller including a remote track ball image or a periphery of the remote track ball image.
An ultrasound remote diagnosis system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a main body including a main panel, a touch panel, and a control panel, and a remote device in communication with the main body, wherein the remote device is configured to: independently receive, among display data which is real-time image information of the main panel, first control data which is real-time image information of the touch panel, and second control data which is a virtual control panel corresponding to the control panel, at least each information corresponding to the display data and the first control data, from the main body; and in order for manipulation information by any one of the control panel and the second controller to be displayed on the other one, the manipulation information is transmitted mutually between the main body and the remote device.
An ultrasound remote diagnosis system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a main body including a main panel, a touch panel, and a control panel, and a remote device in communication with the main body, wherein the remote device is configured to: independently receive, among display data which is real-time image information of the main panel, first control data which is real-time image information of the touch panel, and second control data which is a virtual control panel corresponding to the control panel, at least each information corresponding to the display data and the first control data, from the main body; and the main body is configured to receive a marker information for measurement input to at least one of the display part, the first controller, and the second controller of the remote device and display on the main panel.
An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: an ultrasound signal transceiving unit that transmits an ultrasound signal to a subject and receives an ultrasound echo signal reflected from the subject; a control unit that extracts, on the basis of the echo signal received by the ultrasound signal transceiving unit, region information which is information about a region that each of a plurality of objects included in the subject occupies within the subject, and changes, on the basis of the region information, visibility-related parameters corresponding to the region occupied by each of the plurality of objects according to a predetermined value to generate a plurality of preset data corresponding to each of the plurality of objects; a parameter information storage unit that stores information on the predetermined value and provides information on the predetermined value to the control unit in response to a request of the control unit; and a display unit that, after receiving the plurality of preset data from the control unit, renders and outputs preset 3D volume data for the subject on the basis of the plurality of preset data.
The present invention provides an ultrasound system, which comprises: a signal acquiring unit to transmit an ultrasound signal to an object and acquire an echo signal reflected from the object; a signal processing unit to control TGC (Time Gain Compensation) and LGC (Lateral Gain Compensation) of the echo signal; a TGC/LGC setup unit adapted to set TGC and LGC values based on TGC and LGC curves inputted by a user; and an image producing unit adapted to produce an ultrasound image of the object based on the echo signal. The signal processing unit is further adapted to control the TGC and the LGC of the echo signal based on the TGC and LGC values set by the TGC/LGC setup unit.
G01S 7/52 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/048 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
G06F 3/04845 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range for image manipulation, e.g. dragging, rotation, expansion or change of colour
G06F 3/04847 - Interaction techniques to control parameter settings, e.g. interaction with sliders or dials
An ultrasound image processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes transmitting and receiving an ultrasound signal to and from an object through an array in which a plurality of apertures are arranged along one direction, calculating at least one of a transmission delay and a reception delay of the ultrasound signal, and forming a multi-beam through synthetic focusing by reflecting the calculated delay on the ultrasound signal received by the array, wherein the calculating of the delay is calculated through a propagation shape model in which the ultrasound signal transmitted or received through the array is centered on virtual sources parallel to the array.
A method and apparatus are provided for allocating memory for geometry processing in a 3-D graphics rendering system comprising multiple cores. Geometry processing work is divided up into discrete work-packages, which form an ordered sequence. Cores are assigned different work-packages to process, and make memory allocation requests to enable them to store the results of the processing. Memory allocation requests relating to the current earliest uncompleted work-package in the sequence are treated differently to other requests, and may be prioritised.
An ultrasound apparatus includes: a display unit configured to display on an ultrasound image a measuring device image including a plurality of measuring points which indicate points on the ultrasound image that are to be measured, and an adjusting portion for adjusting the plurality of measuring points; an input unit configured to receive a touch input for changing a position of the adjusting portion; and a controller configured to adjust a position of at least one of the plurality of measuring points based on the changed position of the adjusting portion, and to obtain a measurement value based on positions of the plurality of measuring points including the at least one measuring point, the position of which is adjusted, wherein the plurality of measuring points are disposed apart from the adjusting portion.
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
G06F 3/04845 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range for image manipulation, e.g. dragging, rotation, expansion or change of colour
G06F 3/04886 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures by partitioning the display area of the touch-screen or the surface of the digitising tablet into independently controllable areas, e.g. virtual keyboards or menus
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Ultrasound diagnosis apparatus connected to wireless ultrasound probes and method of operating the same
Provided are an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus connected to wireless ultrasound probes and a method of operating the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus. The ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a communicator connected with a plurality of different wireless probes through a wireless communication method by receiving pairing reception signals from the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; a controller configured to control the communicator to wirelessly connect the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus with the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes and to wirelessly receive status information regarding the connected plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; and a display configured to display a user interface (UI) indicating the received status information regarding the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes.
Provided are an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus connected to wireless ultrasound probes and a method of operating the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus. The ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a communicator connected with a plurality of different wireless probes through a wireless communication method by receiving pairing reception signals from the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; a controller configured to control the communicator to wirelessly connect the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus with the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes and to wirelessly receive status information regarding the connected plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; and a display configured to display a user interface (UI) indicating the received status information regarding the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes.
The present invention provides an ultrasound system, which comprises: a signal acquiring unit to transmit an ultrasound signal to an object and acquire an echo signal reflected from the object; a signal processing unit to control TGC (Time Gain Compensation) and LGC (Lateral Gain Compensation) of the echo signal; a TGC/LGC setup unit adapted to set TGC and LGC values based on TGC and LGC curves inputted by a user; and an image producing unit adapted to produce an ultrasound image of the object based on the echo signal. The signal processing unit is further adapted to control the TGC and the LGC of the echo signal based on the TGC and LGC values set by the TGC/LGC setup unit.
Disclosed is an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus comprising: a display; a memory for storing one or more instructions; and a processor for executing the one or more instructions stored in the memory. The processor acquires a plurality of pieces of elastic data about an object, generates a plurality of elastic images on the basis of the plurality of pieces of elastic data, acquires quality information about each of the plurality of elastic images on the basis of the pieces of elastic data respectively corresponding to the plurality of elastic images, determines at least one recommended elastic image, for which to acquire an elasticity value, from among the plurality of elastic images on the basis of the quality information, and controls the display to display the at least one recommended elastic image that is determined.
An ultrasonic probe is provided. The ultrasonic probe comprises: a case; a transducer which is arranged in the case and which converts electrical signals into ultrasonic waves; an acoustic lens which is arranged on the transducer and which causes the ultrasonic waves to converge in one area of a subject; and a plurality of light-emitting elements which are arranged in the case and which emit light in order to sterilize the external surface of the acoustic lens.
A61B 8/00 - Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
G01N 29/28 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details providing acoustic coupling
An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a two-dimensional (2D) transducer array in which a plurality of transducers that transmit/receive an ultrasound signal to/from an object are arranged in two dimensions; an analog beamformer configured to perform analog beamforming in a first direction, and perform analog beamforming in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction on signals respectively received by the plurality of transducers; and a digital beamformer configured to perform digital beamforming on the signals that are analog-beamformed in the first direction, and perform digital beamforming on the signals that are analog-beamformed in the second direction.
An ultrasonic probe according to one embodiment comprises: a plurality of sound absorbing bodies that form a sound absorbing layer; at least one ground connection part that is joined between the sound absorbing bodies; at least one center connection part that is joined between the sound absorbing bodies and has an electrode; a plurality of side connection parts that are joined between the sound absorbing bodies and disposed outside the center connection part and have an electrode; and a plurality of piezoelectric bodies that are disposed in front of the sound absorbing layer to be electrically connected to the ground connection part, the center connection part, and the side connection parts.
Disclosed herein is a method for operating an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, including: obtaining a first ultrasonic image of an object, based on an ultrasonic signal reflected from the object and received by a probe; obtaining a first scan mark to which information of a first position relation between the object and the probe when the first ultrasonic image is obtained is reflected, based on a result of recognition of the first ultrasonic image, wherein the first scan mark is a mark in which a probe mark is positioned on a first body mark of the object, based on the information of the first position relation; and displaying the first scan mark.
Provided is an ultrasound imaging device and an operation method thereof. An embodiment of the present disclosure provides an ultrasound imaging device comprising: an ultrasound probe; a display unit; a memory for storing at least one instruction; and a processor for executing the at least one instruction stored in the memory, wherein the processor: image-processes an echo signal to acquire multiple ultrasound images; calculates suitability indicating, as a numerical value, whether the multiple acquired ultrasound images are suitable as input images for a diagnosis algorithm for diagnosing a lesion; displays the calculated suitability on the display unit; and determines an input ultrasound image, which is to be input into the diagnosis algorithm, among the multiple ultrasound images based on the suitability.
Provided are an ultrasound probe and an operating method of the ultrasound probe which can select a power transmission channel and/or a wireless power transmission mode that are most appropriate in an environment in which power transmission channels exist. The operating method of the ultrasound probe includes operations of obtaining a plurality of pieces of information about power transmission channels; displaying a power transmission channel list, based on the plurality of pieces of information about the power transmission channels; selecting a power transmission channel from the power transmission channel list; and receiving wireless power that is transmitted via the selected power transmission channel.
A61B 8/00 - Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type
H02J 50/15 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using ultrasonic waves
H02J 50/40 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using two or more transmitting or receiving devices
H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
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Portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and method of controlling the same
A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and a method of controlling the same are provided, including a flexible display and a controller which changes a layout of an image displayed on the flexible display. An image necessary for diagnosing an object is appropriately disposed on a flexible display according to a situation, and thus, the user can intuitively determine an ultrasonic image.
An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a two-dimensional (2D) transducer array in which a plurality of transducers that transmit/receive an ultrasound signal to/from an object are arranged in two dimensions; an analog beamformer configured to perform analog beamforming in a first direction, and perform analog beamforming in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction on signals respectively received by the plurality of transducers; and a digital beamformer configured to perform digital beamforming on the signals that are analog-beamformed in the first direction, and perform digital beamforming on the signals that are analog-beamformed in the second direction.
A medical apparatus according to an example includes: a main body including an inputter configured to receive a user command; a display device positioned to be rotatable on one axis with respect to the main body, and extending along one plane; a locking device limiting a rotation of the display device with respect to the main body when pressure being smaller than first pressure is applied to the display device along a direction that is perpendicular to one surface of the display device; and an attenuator attenuating a vibration of the display device with respect to the main body when pressure being smaller than the first pressure is applied to the display device along the direction that is perpendicular to the one surface of the display device.
F16F 15/00 - Suppression of vibrations in systemsMeans or arrangements for avoiding or reducing out-of-balance forces, e.g. due to motion
F16F 15/03 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using electromagnetic means
H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
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ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS, OPERATING METHOD THEREOF, AND RECORDING MEDIUM ON WHICH LEARNING ALGORITHM IS RECORDED
An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment comprises: a control unit that analyzes the shape of a Doppler waveform, which is based on a Doppler signal, and determines the type of the Doppler signal, determines at least one area for the Doppler waveform and calculates the similarity with respect to the at least one area, determines a measurement area on the basis of the similarity, and calculates a measurement index on the basis of the measurement area; and a display unit on which the Doppler waveform, the measurement area, and the measurement index are displayed.
A61B 8/00 - Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
80.
Ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and method of controlling the same
Provided is an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus including a plurality of casters allowing the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus to be moved according to a control signal, a detection sensor configured to detect a motion of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, an input configured to receive a control command of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus from a user, and a controller configured to determine whether a user desires to use the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus on the basis of at least one of the detected motion or the received control command, and upon determining that the user desires to use the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, transmit a control signal for locking at least one of the plurality of casters.
An embodiment of the present invention may provide an ultrasonic probe comprising: a first housing; a second housing which is coupled to the first housing; a sound module at least a part of which is disposed in the first housing and which includes a transducer capable of performing interconversion between an ultrasonic signal and an electrical signal and a lens capable of changing the path of an ultrasonic signal; a first connection part which is connected to the inner surface of the first housing; and a second connection part at least a part of which is disposed in the second housing and which is connected to the first connection part, wherein the first connection part connects the second connection part and the first housing to each other so that the first housing is coupled to the second housing.
An ultrasonic image providing method of the present invention comprises the steps of: receiving ultrasonic images; measuring multiple similarity levels for multiple measurement items in at least one of the ultrasonic images; comparing default thresholds corresponding to the multiple similarity levels therewith; when any of the multiple similarity levels are not greater than the corresponding default thresholds, selecting a measurement item maintaining the greatest similarity level among the multiple similarity levels for a reference time; and providing an ultrasonic image for the selected measurement item as an ultrasonic image.
A61B 8/00 - Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
The present invention provides an ultrasound system, which comprises: a signal acquiring unit to transmit an ultrasound signal to an object and acquire an echo signal reflected from the object; a signal processing unit to control TGC (Time Gain Compensation) and LGC (Lateral Gain Compensation) of the echo signal; a TGC/LGC setup unit adapted to set TGC and LGC values based on TGC and LGC curves inputted by a user; and an image producing unit adapted to produce an ultrasound image of the object based on the echo signal. The signal processing unit is further adapted to control the TGC and the LGC of the echo signal based on the TGC and LGC values set by the TGC/LGC setup unit.
G06F 3/04845 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range for image manipulation, e.g. dragging, rotation, expansion or change of colour
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
G06F 3/04847 - Interaction techniques to control parameter settings, e.g. interaction with sliders or dials
G01S 7/52 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
The ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes a display configured to display a mid-sagittal plane (MSP) image corresponding to the MSP of a head of an object, and an image processor configured to determine a measurement plane based on the MSP and generate a measurement plane image corresponding to the measurement plane. The display is further configured to display the measurement plane image with the MSP image.
An ultrasonic imaging apparatus and an ultrasonic image display method are disclosed. An ultrasonic imaging apparatus according to one disclosed embodiment can comprise: a display unit; a user interface; a memory for storing one or more instructions; and a processor for executing the one or more instructions so as to determine a reference point in an ultrasonic image, identify at least one anatomical structure of interest on the basis of a location relationship with the reference point with respect to the determined reference point, and control the display unit so that the identified anatomical structure of interest and information about the anatomical structure of interest are displayed.
An ultrasonic probe that acquires an ultrasonic image to diagnose or treat an object, and an ultrasonic imaging apparatus including the same, wherein the ultrasonic probe includes a case, a transducer disposed inside the case to generate ultrasonic waves, a biopsy needle inserted into an object in the vicinity of the case, and a sensor unit including a sensor provided to measure a position of the biopsy needle and disposed inside the transducer, wherein the transducer includes a piezoelectric layer configured to generate ultrasonic waves, a sound absorbing layer disposed on one side of the piezoelectric layer to absorb the ultrasonic waves generated from the piezoelectric layer, and a sound absorbing member disposed on one side of the sound absorbing layer, and the sensor unit is disposed inside the sound absorbing member.
A61B 8/00 - Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
B06B 1/06 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with piezoelectric effect or with electrostriction
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Wireless ultrasound probe, ultrasound diagnostic apparatus connected to wireless ultrasound probe, and operating method of ultrasound diagnostic apparatus
Provided is a wireless ultrasound probe configured to detect a state in which the wireless ultrasound probe is detached from a charging terminal, causing supply of the charging power to the wireless ultrasound probe to be discontinued, and the wireless ultrasound probe is paired with the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus by using a wireless communication scheme when supply of the charging power is discontinued. Also provided are an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and an operating method of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus configured to be automatically paired with a wireless ultrasound probe in a state in which the wireless ultrasound probe is detached from a charging terminal of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, causing supply of the charging power to the wireless ultrasound probe to be discontinued.
An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus according to a disclosed embodiment comprises: a recognition information receiver for receiving recognition information from a probe; an input device for receiving a selection signal for the probe from a user; a probe select assembly (PSA) board including a connection module which is capable of mounting a probe connection module and a printed circuit board (PCB) which can electrically be connected to the probe connection module; and a controller for controlling the PSA board such that the probe connection module is connected to the PCB on the basis of the selection signal, and for controlling the probe on the basis of the connection between the probe connection module and the PCB.
An ultrasonic diagnostic device providing a user preset and a method of operating same. In one embodiment, an ultrasonic diagnostic device can display change history information and use history information of at least one user preset.
Provided is an ultrasonic imaging apparatus capable of obtaining a more accurate shear wave elastic image by removing inefficient areas such as blood vessels using a shear wave observation signal in a section where an object is not affected by a push pulse, and a method for controlling the same. The ultrasonic imaging apparatus according to an embodiment includes: an ultrasonic probe configured to irradiate a push pulse, irradiate a first observation signal to the object after the push pulse is irradiated, and irradiate a second observation signal to the object; a controller configured to determine an inefficiency region of the object, and generate a shear wave elastic image based on the determined inefficiency region for each region of the object; and a display configured to display the generated shear wave elastic image.
KOREA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND BUSINESS FOUNDATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
Lee, Dongeun
Lee, Jinyoung
Oh, Minjeong
Cho, Geumjoon
Choi, Hyejin
Abstract
The present disclosure discloses an ultrasound imaging device and a method of generating an ultrasound image. The ultrasound image generation method may include steps of transmitting an ultrasound signal to an object, receiving an ultrasound echo signal from the object, generating ultrasound image data on the basis of the received ultrasound echo signal, identifying a fetus's skull and an anatomical structure of a mother's body from the ultrasound image data, identifying a progression direction of the fetus's skull on the basis of a correspondence relationship between the fetus's skull and the anatomical structure of the mother's body, and displaying information on the progression direction of the fetus's skull.
The present disclosure relates to an ultrasonic probe that acquires an ultrasonic image to diagnose or treat an object using a needle.
The ultrasonic probe includes a case, a needle inserted into an object in the vicinity of the case, and a needle guide detachably mounted on the case to guide the needle, wherein the needle guide includes a base including a guide part configured such that the needle is inserted therein, and a support member configured to be movable along the guide part to support movement of the needle.
Disclosed is a method for displaying an ultrasonic image, comprising the steps of: identifying a lesion area included in an ultrasonic image; diagnosing the lesion area to obtain a diagnostic result; generating a diagnostic image by displaying, in the lesion area of the ultrasonic image, a first area which is at least one area on which the lesion is diagnosed; and displaying a user interface screen including the diagnostic image and the diagnostic result.
G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
G16H 30/20 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for handling medical images, e.g. DICOM, HL7 or PACS
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
Disclosed in an ultrasonic probe for obtaining an ultrasonic image. The ultrasonic probe includes piezoelectric elements forming a plurality of rows arranged to form a pair along a lateral direction, a kerf formed between the piezoelectric elements along the lateral direction, a first circuit layer disposed below the piezoelectric elements, a second circuit layer disposed to be spaced apart from a lower side of the first circuit layer and including a plurality of wires extending along the rows, the second circuit layer being provided with a first region in selectively contact with the piezoelectric elements and a second region disposed at opposite ends of the first region and folded without being in contact with the piezoelectric elements, and a first connection part to electrically connect the first circuit layer and the second circuit layer, wherein the first region is, when the plurality of wires extending along one row of the pair of rows extends from the first region to the second region, provided such that the plurality of wires is distributed to the other adjacent row.
B06B 1/06 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with piezoelectric effect or with electrostriction
A61B 8/00 - Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
H10N 30/87 - Electrodes or interconnections, e.g. leads or terminals
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ANALOGUE BEAM FORMER, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND ULTRASOUND IMAGING DEVICE
An aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an analogue beam former comprising a plurality of delay channels each of which includes a plurality of banks, wherein each of the plurality of banks comprises: a plurality of delay lines connected in parallel; a write bank selection switch for transferring an input signal to the plurality of delay lines according to a write bank selection signal; and an output bank selection switch for transferring an output signal of the plurality of delay lines according to an output bank selection signal, and wherein each of the plurality of delay lines comprises: a storage capacitor; a write control switch for writing the input signal input through the write bank selection switch in the storage capacitor according to a write control signal; and an output control switch for outputting an output signal from the storage capacitor to the output bank selection switch according to an output control signal.
The present disclosure provides an ultrasound probe, an ultrasound imaging apparatus, and a control method thereof that can efficiently and quickly determine whether a disinfectant remains in an ultrasound probe or whether the ultrasound is operating normally without changing the structure of an ultrasound imaging device. The ultrasound imaging apparatus of an embodiment includes: a display provided on the main body; a main body including at least one slot connected to the connector; and a controller configured to output a warning message to the display when the connector and the slot are connected and the current flowing from the ultrasound probe is out of a predetermined reference range, and the controller is composed of at least one processor included in the main body.
Disclosed is a method for operating an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, comprising the steps of: acquiring a first ultrasound image of an object; detecting a first nerve region corresponding to a first target nerve in the first ultrasound image; determining whether an abnormal region is present in the first nerve region of the first ultrasound image, on the basis of a determination standard for determining whether a target nerve is abnormal; and on the basis of a result of determining whether an abnormal region is present in the first nerve region, displaying at least one of information on the abnormal region and basis information regarding the basis for determining the abnormal region as abnormal.
A61B 8/00 - Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
Provided are an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus connected to wireless ultrasound probes and a method of operating the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus. The ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a communicator connected with a plurality of different wireless probes through a wireless communication method by receiving pairing reception signals from the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; a controller configured to control the communicator to wirelessly connect the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus with the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes and to wirelessly receive status information regarding the connected plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; and a display configured to display a user interface (UI) indicating the received status information regarding the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes.
Provided is an ultrasound imaging device and an operation method thereof. An embodiment of the present disclosure provides an ultrasound imaging device comprising: an ultrasound probe; a display unit; a memory for storing at least one instruction; and a processor for executing the at least one instruction stored in the memory, wherein the processor: image-processes an echo signal to acquire multiple ultrasound images; calculates suitability indicating, as a numerical value, whether the multiple acquired ultrasound images are suitable as input images for a diagnosis algorithm for diagnosing a lesion; displays the calculated suitability on the display unit; and determines an input ultrasound image, which is to be input into the diagnosis algorithm, among the multiple ultrasound images on the basis of the suitability.
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION SOGANG UNIVERSITY (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
Kim, Kang Sik
Song, Tai-Kyong
Kim, Sung Ho
Bae, Sua
Song, Hyun Woo
Jang, Jin Tae
Abstract
A beamforming device includes a sampler configured to sample a signal reflected from a focal point and received to a transducer array; a mixer configured to separate the sampled signal into an in-phase component signal and a quadrature component signal; a low pass filter configured to perform filtering on the in-phase component signal and the quadrature component signal; a decimator configured to perform decimation on the filtered in-phase component signal and quadrature component signal; a sampling delay compensator configured to compensate a sampling time delay based on a preset time delay resolution for the decimated in-phase component signal and quadrature component signal; a phase rotator configured to compensate a phase delay based on a preset phase resolution for the in-phase component signal and the quadrature component signal for which the sampling time delay is compensated; and a delay calculator configured to calculate a time delay resolution and the phase resolution, and to apply each to the sampling delay compensator and the phase rotator.
