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Portable electronic devices with integrated imaging capabilities

An electronic device, portable technology, applied in television, image enhancement, image analysis, etc., can solve the problems of slow MRI technology, high price, large noise and harmful magnetic field, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-01-20
BUTTERFLY NETWORK INC
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[0005] Conventional imaging devices and methods, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques, are generally configured and limited to fixed-site use in a hospital setting
MRI technology is generally slow and limited by other drawbacks, including: high price, loud noise, and use of potentially harmful magnetic fields

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[0047] According to some embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a portable electronic device comprising: an imaging interface and one or more imaging elements. For example, the portable electronic device may be a mobile phone, personal digital assistant, smart phone, tablet device, digital camera, laptop computer, and the like. Images may be generated and / or rendered using portable electronic devices. For example, a portable electronic device can be used to simulate a "window" in an imaged target, such as a human body or part of a human body. The "window" of the simulation may provide a view of the interior of a human body or portion of a human body, including views of organs, arteries, veins, tissues, bones, and / or other body components or parts. For example, images (eg, ultrasound or sonographic images) showing and / or simulating internal features of the imaged target may be generated for the user. In some embodiments, real-time sequential or substantially ...

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A portable electronic device (e.g., smart phone or tablet computer) is provided for generating and displaying images (e.g., 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional images) of an imaging target such as a human body. The portable electronic device may include imaging elements configured to receive radiation signals transmitted through and / or reflected by the imaging target, an imaging interface, and one or more processors. The portable electronic device may display what appears to be a window into the imaging target (e.g., a human body), and / or an exploded view (e.g., 3-dimensional, upwardly projected image) of the target. The generated image may be a real-time continuous image of the internal features of the target (e.g., a human body) that is updated to track movements of the target (e.g., breathing patterns) and the relative position of the portable electronic device as the portable electronic device moves relative to a surface of the target.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 13 / 856,252, filed April 3, 2013, entitled "Portable Electronic Devices with Integrated Imaging Capabilities," which is incorporated by reference in its entirety. All content of is combined here. technical field [0003] In general terms, the present invention relates to an imaging device and method (eg, an ultrasound imaging device and method). Background technique [0004] Imaging technology is used in various stages of medical care. For example, imaging techniques are used for non-invasive diagnosis of patients, to monitor the effects of medical procedures (eg, surgery) and / or to monitor the progress of postoperative recovery. [0005] Conventional imaging devices and methods, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques, are generally configured and limited to fixed-site use in a hospital setting. MRI technology is generally slow and ...

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IPC IPC(8): A61B8/00G01S15/89
CPCA61B8/4494A61B8/4411A61B8/4427A61B8/4455A61B8/4477A61B8/483G01S15/899H04N5/30G06T7/90G06T7/0012G06T7/40G06T7/60G06T19/006G06T2207/10136G06T2207/30008G06T2207/30101G06T2219/016
Inventor N·Z·罗特贝里
Owner BUTTERFLY NETWORK INC
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