An ultrasonic scanning apparatus and method and system for parameter layout thereof

Abstract

This specification provides an ultrasonic scanning device and its parameter layout method and system. The method includes: dividing the display interface of ultrasonic scanning parameters into a mode display area, a mode switching area, and a mode parameter adjustment area according to function; and distributing the adjustment controls of the ultrasonic scanning parameters in the mode parameter adjustment area of ​​the target mode based on the feature information of the ultrasonic scanning parameters, wherein the ultrasonic measurement parameters are related to the target mode.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This specification relates to the field of medical technology, and in particular to an ultrasound scanning device and its parameter layout method and system. Background Technology

[0002] In ultrasound examinations, it is often necessary to adjust a large number of ultrasound scanning parameters. For example, when examining different parts of the same patient or different patients, doctors need to adjust the relevant ultrasound scanning parameters. Generally, parameters can be adjusted through physical control panels or touch screens. However, traditional parameter adjustment methods not only lack proper classification of ultrasound scanning parameters, requiring users to spend time and effort finding their locations, but also the adjustment methods are not optimal, resulting in poor user interaction and feedback, significantly impacting examination efficiency.

[0003] Therefore, it is desirable to provide a parameter layout method and system for ultrasonic scanning equipment, optimize the layout and adjustment of ultrasonic scanning parameters, and improve ultrasonic scanning efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This specification provides, in one aspect, a method for arranging ultrasound scanning parameters. The method includes: dividing a display interface into a mode display area, a mode switching area, and a mode parameter adjustment area according to function; and, based on the characteristic information of the ultrasound scanning parameters, distributing the adjustment controls for the ultrasound scanning parameters in the mode parameter adjustment area of ​​the target mode, wherein the ultrasound measurement parameters are related to the target mode.

[0005] In some embodiments, the adjustment control includes at least one of the following: trigger adjustment control, switch adjustment control, tile adjustment control, gear adjustment control, and slide-out adjustment control.

[0006] In some embodiments, the sliding expansion adjustment control displays the current status of the corresponding ultrasound scanning parameter in a first state and displays the options of the corresponding ultrasound scanning parameter in a second state.

[0007] In some embodiments, the ultrasound scanning parameters include at least one of depth, gain, scale, dynamic range, image storage, freeze, measurement, harmonics, frame rate, automatic optimization, fusion imaging, panoramic imaging, spatial composite, grayscale image, time gain compensation, layout, aiming range, angle, extended imaging, scaling resolution of region of interest, and pseudocolor. The method further includes: determining adjustment controls for the ultrasound scanning parameters based on the number of gear levels.

[0008] In some embodiments, determining the adjustment control of the ultrasound scanning parameter based on the number of gear levels includes: determining the adjustment control of the ultrasound scanning parameter as an excitation-type adjustment control or a switch-type adjustment control in response to the number of gear levels of the ultrasound scanning parameter being less than a first threshold; determining the adjustment control of the ultrasound scanning parameter as a tiling-type adjustment control in response to the number of gear levels of the ultrasound scanning parameter being greater than or equal to the first threshold and less than or equal to a second threshold; determining the adjustment control of the ultrasound scanning parameter as a gear-adjustment control in response to the number of gear levels of the ultrasound scanning parameter being greater than the second threshold and less than or equal to a third threshold; and determining the adjustment control of the ultrasound scanning parameter as a sliding unfolding-type adjustment control in response to the number of gear levels of the ultrasound scanning parameter being greater than the third threshold.

[0009] In some embodiments, the method further includes: classifying the ultrasound scanning parameters based on the feature information; distributing the adjustment controls of the ultrasound scanning parameters in the mode parameter adjustment area based on the classification results; and / or determining the adjustment mode of the ultrasound scanning parameters based on the classification results.

[0010] In some embodiments, classifying the ultrasound scanning parameters based on the feature information includes: if the usage frequency of the ultrasound scanning parameter is greater than a fourth threshold, determining the ultrasound scanning parameter as a first category; if the usage frequency of the ultrasound scanning parameter is less than or equal to the fourth threshold, determining the ultrasound scanning parameter as a second category.

[0011] In some embodiments, distributing the adjustment controls of the ultrasound scanning parameters in the mode parameter adjustment area based on the classification results includes: displaying the adjustment controls of the target ultrasound scanning parameters belonging to the first category on the home page and / or target position of the mode parameter adjustment area.

[0012] In some embodiments, determining the adjustment method of the ultrasound scanning parameters based on the classification results includes: if the ultrasound scanning parameters belong to the first category, determining that the adjustment method of the ultrasound scanning parameters is physical button adjustment; if the ultrasound scanning parameters belong to the second category, determining that the adjustment method of the ultrasound scanning parameters is touch screen adjustment.

[0013] Another aspect of this specification provides a layout system for ultrasound scanning parameters. The system includes: a partitioning module for dividing the display interface into a mode display area, a mode switching area, and a mode parameter adjustment area according to function; and an adjustment module for distributing the adjustment controls of the ultrasound scanning parameters in the mode parameter adjustment area of ​​the target mode based on the characteristic information of the ultrasound scanning parameters, wherein the ultrasound scanning parameters are related to the target mode.

[0014] Another aspect of this specification provides an ultrasonic scanning device. The device includes: an ultrasonic probe for acquiring an image of a target object; a control panel for adjusting ultrasonic scanning parameters, the control panel including one or more physical adjustment buttons; a touch screen for displaying the image and / or adjusting the ultrasonic scanning parameters; a processing device for dividing the display interface into a mode display area, a mode switching area, and a mode parameter adjustment area according to function; and a mode parameter adjustment area for distributing the adjustment controls of the ultrasonic scanning parameters in the target mode based on the feature information of the ultrasonic scanning parameters, wherein the ultrasonic scanning parameters are related to the target mode.

[0015] Another aspect of this specification provides a computer-readable storage medium that stores computer instructions, which, when executed by a computer, are used to perform the parameter layout method as described above.

[0016] The ultrasonic scanning parameter layout method provided in the embodiments of this specification designs the parameter adjustment method on the ultrasonic scanning device based on the characteristic information of the ultrasonic scanning parameters, and designs adjustment controls for multiple parameters on the touch screen, so that the ultrasonic scanning parameters can be adjusted in the most suitable way. At the same time, the display interface is divided into a mode display area, a mode switching area, and a mode parameter adjustment area. Based on the characteristic information of the ultrasonic scanning parameters, the ultrasonic scanning parameter adjustment controls are distributed in the mode parameter adjustment area of ​​the target mode, so that users can obtain a more logical display interface and make parameter adjustment more convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0017] This specification will be further described by way of exemplary embodiments, which will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are not limiting; in these embodiments, the same reference numerals denote the same structures, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 These are schematic diagrams illustrating application scenarios of exemplary ultrasonic scanning devices according to some embodiments of this specification;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a block diagram of an exemplary ultrasonic scanning parameter layout system according to some embodiments of this specification;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary ultrasonic scanning parameter layout method according to some embodiments of this specification;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary ultrasonic scanning parameter layout method according to other embodiments of this specification;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the classification results of exemplary ultrasonic scanning parameters according to some embodiments of this specification;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary ultrasonic scanning parameter adjustment control according to some embodiments of this specification;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary sliding expandable adjustment control according to some embodiments of this specification;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary display interface for ultrasonic scanning parameters according to some embodiments of this specification. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments in this specification, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some examples or embodiments of this specification. For those skilled in the art, these drawings can be applied to other similar scenarios without creative effort. Unless obvious from the context or otherwise specified, the same reference numerals in the drawings represent the same structures or operations.

[0027] It should be understood that the terms "system," "device," "unit," and / or "module" used herein are a method of distinguishing different components, elements, parts, sections, or assemblies at different levels. However, if other words can achieve the same purpose, they may be replaced by other expressions. In this specification, the term "and / or" may include any one or more of the related listed items or a combination thereof. In this specification, the term "image" may refer to a 2D image, a 3D image, or a 4D image.

[0028] These and other features, characteristics, functions and operating methods of related structural elements, as well as the assembly and manufacturing economy of components, will become more apparent from the following description of the accompanying drawings, all of which form part of this specification. However, it should be understood that the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this specification. It should also be understood that the drawings are not drawn to scale.

[0029] As indicated in this specification and claims, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the words "a," "an," "an," and / or "the" do not specifically refer to the singular and may also include the plural. Generally speaking, the terms "comprising" and "including" only indicate the inclusion of expressly identified steps and elements, which do not constitute an exclusive list, and the method or apparatus may also include other steps or elements.

[0030] Flowcharts are used in this specification to illustrate the operations performed by the system according to embodiments of this specification. The related descriptions are provided to aid in a better understanding of the magnetic resonance imaging method and / or system. It should be understood that preceding or subsequent operations are not necessarily performed precisely in sequence. Instead, steps can be processed in reverse order or simultaneously. Furthermore, other operations can be added to these processes, or one or more steps can be removed from them.

[0031] In ultrasound examinations, doctors often need to adjust many parameters. For example, when performing ultrasound examinations on different parts of the same patient, the same or different ultrasound scanning parameters need to be set and / or adjusted according to the measurement site; when performing ultrasound examinations on different patients, the corresponding ultrasound scanning parameters need to be set and / or adjusted according to each patient's individual condition. In traditional ultrasound scanning equipment, ultrasound scanning parameters are generally adjusted through physical control panels and touch screens, but such parameter adjustment methods do not have well-designed rules based on the parameters. Therefore, ultrasound scanning parameters themselves are not well categorized, leading to: 1) no good rules to refer to when adding new ultrasound scanning parameters, requiring each parameter to be redesigned; 2) the parameter adjustment method is sometimes not optimal, resulting in poor user interaction and feedback; 3) users find it difficult to remember the location of each ultrasound scanning parameter, requiring time and effort to find it during adjustment. These problems greatly affect the efficiency of ultrasound examinations.

[0032] This specification provides a method and system for laying out ultrasonic scanning parameters. Based on the characteristic information of the ultrasonic scanning parameters, the parameters are classified. Based on the classification results, the adjustment method and / or adjustment controls for the ultrasonic scanning parameters are designed on the ultrasonic scanning device. The display interface of the ultrasonic scanning parameters is divided into a mode display area, a mode switching area, and a mode parameter adjustment area. Simultaneously, the position and / or page of the adjustment control corresponding to the ultrasonic scanning parameter in the mode parameter adjustment area of ​​the target mode are adjusted. Users can obtain a more logical display interface, and parameter adjustment is more convenient.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an application scenario of an exemplary ultrasonic scanning device according to some embodiments of this specification.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the ultrasonic measurement system 100 may include an ultrasonic scanning device 110, a processing device 120, a terminal 130, a storage device 140, and a network 150.

[0035] The ultrasound scanning device 110 can be used to examine a target object or a portion thereof and generate images (e.g., scanning images) related to the target object or a portion thereof. In some embodiments, the target object may include a body, a substance, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the target object may include a specific part of the body, such as the head, chest, abdomen, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the target object may include a specific organ, such as the heart, esophagus, trachea, bronchi, stomach, gallbladder, small intestine, colon, bladder, ureter, uterus, fallopian tubes, etc. In some embodiments, the target object may include a patient or other medical experimental subject (e.g., laboratory mice or other animals).

[0036] In some embodiments, the ultrasound scanning device 110 may include a one-dimensional ultrasound device, a two-dimensional ultrasound device, and / or a three-dimensional ultrasound device. In some embodiments, the ultrasound scanning device 110 may include a handheld ultrasound device, a fully automated ultrasound device, etc. In some embodiments, the ultrasound scanning device 110 may include, but is not limited to, medical ultrasound devices (e.g., ultrasound devices used in hospitals), home ultrasound devices (e.g., small home pregnancy ultrasound devices), portable ultrasound devices (e.g., handheld ultrasound devices that are easy to carry when traveling), etc.

[0037] In some embodiments, the ultrasound scanning device 110 may include output devices (e.g., a display, printer, etc.), input devices (e.g., a touch screen, mouse, keyboard, physical buttons, etc.), processing devices (e.g., processing device 120), and storage devices (e.g., storage device 140). In some embodiments, the ultrasound scanning device 110 may include a touch screen for displaying images and / or adjusting ultrasound scanning parameters. In some embodiments, the ultrasound scanning device 110 may include a control panel for adjusting ultrasound scanning parameters, the control panel including one or more physical adjustment buttons. In some embodiments, the ultrasound scanning device 110 may include an ultrasound probe for acquiring images of a target object. For example, the ultrasound probe can emit and receive ultrasound waves, perform electroacoustic signal conversion, convert electrical signals sent from the host into ultrasound signals, and convert ultrasound signals reflected from tissues and organs (such as the target object) into electrical signals. The electrical signals received by the ultrasound probe are further processed by the ultrasound measuring device and displayed on the display of the host (e.g., processing device 120) and / or the terminal 130.

[0038] The processing device 120 can process data and / or information obtained from the ultrasonic scanning device 110, the terminal 130, and / or the storage device 140. For example, the processing device 120 can process the information detected by the ultrasonic scanning device 110 to obtain scanning images and / or generate scanning reports. As another example, the processing device 120 can obtain the usage frequency of ultrasonic scanning parameters from the storage device 140, and determine the adjustment method of the ultrasonic scanning parameters based on the number of ultrasonic scanning parameter levels and / or usage frequency. As yet another example, the processing device 120 can determine the adjustment controls for the ultrasonic scanning parameters based on the number of ultrasonic scanning parameter levels. Furthermore, the processing device 120 can divide the display interface into a mode display area, a mode switching area, and a mode parameter adjustment area according to function, and distribute the adjustment controls corresponding to the ultrasonic scanning parameters in the mode parameter adjustment area.

[0039] In some embodiments, the processing device 120 may be a single server or a group of servers. The server group may be centralized or distributed. In some embodiments, the processing device 120 may be local or remote. For example, the processing device 120 may access information and / or data from the ultrasound scanning device 110, the terminal 130, and / or the storage device 140 via a network 150. Alternatively, the processing device 120 may be directly connected to the ultrasound scanning device 110, the terminal 130, and / or the storage device 140 to access information and / or data. In some embodiments, the processing device 120 may be implemented on a cloud platform. For example, the cloud platform may include one or more of the following: private cloud, public cloud, hybrid cloud, community cloud, distributed cloud, cross-cloud, multi-cloud, etc. In some embodiments, the processing device 120 may be part of the ultrasound scanning device 110.

[0040] Terminal 130 may include mobile device 131, tablet computer 132, laptop computer 133, etc., or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, terminal 130 may interact with other components in ultrasound measurement system 100 via network 150. For example, terminal 130 may send patient information to ultrasound scanning device 110 via network 150. As another example, terminal 130 may also receive scanning images acquired by ultrasound scanning device 110 via network 150, and / or display the scanning images for analysis and confirmation by a user (e.g., operator, doctor, etc.). In some embodiments, mobile device 131 may include smart home devices, wearable devices, mobile devices, virtual reality devices, augmented reality devices, etc., or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, wearable devices may include bracelets, shoes and socks, glasses, helmets, watches, clothing, backpacks, smart accessories, etc., or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, mobile devices may include mobile phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), gaming devices, navigation devices, POS devices, laptop computers, tablet computers, desktop computers, etc., or any combination thereof.

[0041] Storage device 140 may store data (e.g., scan images of the target object, historical operation events of the user on ultrasound scan parameters, characteristic information of the ultrasound scan parameters, adjustment methods and / or adjustment controls of the ultrasound scan parameter configuration, layout of the display interface, scan reports, etc.), instructions, and / or any other information. In some embodiments, storage device 140 may store data obtained from ultrasound scan device 110, terminal 130, and / or processing device 120. For example, storage device 140 may store patient information, scan images, scan reports, etc., obtained from ultrasound scan device 110. As another example, storage device 140 may store adjustment methods and / or adjustment controls of the ultrasound scan parameter configuration obtained from processing device 120. In some embodiments, storage device 140 may store data and / or instructions that processing device 120 may execute and / or use to perform the exemplary methods described herein.

[0042] In some embodiments, storage device 140 may include one or a combination of several of the following: mass storage, removable storage, volatile read-write memory, and read-only memory (ROM). Mass storage may include disks, optical disks, solid-state drives, and portable storage devices. Removable storage may include flash drives, floppy disks, optical disks, memory cards, ZIP disks, and magnetic tapes. Volatile read-write memory may include random access memory (RAM). In some embodiments, storage device 140 may be implemented using the cloud platform described in this specification. In some embodiments, storage device 140 may be part of ultrasonic measuring device 110.

[0043] In some embodiments, storage device 140 may be connected to network 150 to communicate with one or more components of the ultrasonic measurement system 100 (e.g., ultrasonic scanning device 110, processing device 120, terminal 130, etc.). One or more components of the ultrasonic measurement system 100 may read data and / or instructions from storage device 140 via network 150. In some embodiments, storage device 140 may be part of processing device 120, or independent of processing device 120, and directly or indirectly connected to processing device 120.

[0044] Network 150 may include any suitable network capable of facilitating information and / or data exchange between the ultrasonic measurement system 100. In some embodiments, one or more components of the ultrasonic measurement system 100 (e.g., ultrasonic scanning device 110, processing device 120, terminal 130, storage device 140, etc.) may exchange information and / or data with one or more components of the ultrasonic measurement system 100 via network 150. In some embodiments, network 150 may include one or more combinations of public networks (such as the Internet), private networks (e.g., local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs)), wired networks (such as Ethernet), wireless networks (e.g., 802.11 networks, Wi-Fi networks), cellular networks (e.g., LTE networks), Frame Relay networks, virtual private networks (VPNs), satellite networks, telephone networks, routers, hubs, server computers, etc. In some embodiments, network 150 may include one or more network access points. For example, network 150 may include wired and / or wireless network access points, such as base stations and / or Internet exchange points, through which one or more components of the ultrasonic measurement system 100 may connect to network 150 to exchange data and / or information.

[0045] It should be noted that the above description of the ultrasonic measurement system 100 is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of this specification. Various modifications and variations can be made based on this specification by those skilled in the art. However, these changes and modifications do not depart from the scope of this specification. For example, the ultrasonic scanning device 110, processing device 120, and terminal 130 may share a single storage device 140, or they may each have their own storage device.

[0046] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a module of an exemplary ultrasonic scanning parameter layout system according to some embodiments of this specification.

[0047] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the ultrasonic scanning parameter layout system 200 may include a partitioning module 210, an adjustment module 220, and a determination module 230. In some embodiments, the partitioning module 210, the adjustment module 220, and the determination module 230 may be components in the processing device 120.

[0048] The partitioning module 210 can be used to divide the display interface into a mode display area, a mode switching area, and a mode parameter adjustment area according to the function.

[0049] The adjustment module 220 can be used to distribute the adjustment controls of the ultrasound scanning parameters in the mode parameter adjustment area of ​​the target mode based on the feature information of the ultrasound scanning parameters, wherein the ultrasound scanning parameters are related to the target mode. In some embodiments, the adjustment module 220 can be used to distribute the adjustment controls of the ultrasound scanning parameters in the mode parameter adjustment area based on the classification result. For more details, please refer to... Figure 3 or Figure 4 The details and related descriptions will not be repeated here.

[0050] The determining module 230 can be used to determine the adjustment controls for ultrasound scanning parameters based on the number of gear positions. In some embodiments, the determining module 230 can also be used to classify ultrasound scanning parameters based on feature information; and based on the classification results, determine the adjustment method for the ultrasound scanning parameters. For more details, please refer to... Figure 4 The details and related descriptions will not be repeated here.

[0051] It should be noted that the above description of the ultrasonic scanning parameter layout system 200 is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of this specification. Various modifications and variations can be made based on this specification by those skilled in the art. However, these changes and modifications do not depart from the scope of this specification.

[0052] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary ultrasonic scanning parameter layout method according to some embodiments of this specification.

[0053] In some embodiments, process 300 may be executed by processing device 120 or ultrasonic scanning parameter layout system 200. For example, process 300 may be implemented as instructions (e.g., an application program) and stored in a memory, such as storage device 140, accessible by processing device 120. Processing device 120 may execute the instructions and, when executing the instructions, may configure it to execute process 300. The operational schematic diagram of process 300 presented below is illustrative. In some embodiments, the process may be accomplished using one or more additional operations not described and / or one or more operations not discussed. Additionally, Figure 3 The sequence of operations shown in the diagram and described below for process 300 is non-restrictive.

[0054] Step 310: The display interface is divided into a mode display area, a mode switching area, and a mode parameter adjustment area according to the functions. In some embodiments, step 310 can be performed by the processing device 120 or the partitioning module 210.

[0055] Ultrasound scanning parameters refer to the parameters that need to be adjusted during an ultrasound examination. In some embodiments, ultrasound scanning parameters may include, but are not limited to, depth, gain, scale, dynamic range, image storage, freeze, measurement, harmonics, frame rate, auto optimization, uFusion, panoramic imaging, spatial compositing, grayscale maps / color maps, time gain compensation (TGC), layout, aiming range, rotation, wide view, region of interest scaling (ROIRes To Zoom), and tint map.

[0056] In some embodiments, the display interface for ultrasound scanning parameters can be divided into regions according to function. In some embodiments, the divided regions may include a mode display area, a mode switching area, and a mode parameter adjustment area.

[0057] The mode display area shows the switchable modes supported by ultrasound measurements (e.g., contrast, B-mode, C-mode, CW-mode, or PW-mode, etc.). Figure 8 The area to the left of the white dashed line is 810.

[0058] The mode switching area displays the entry points for other permitted modes (e.g., Contrast, 3D / 4D, STE, uFusion, Panorama, etc.) under the current mode. For example... Figure 8 As shown in the diagram, the area 820 above the white solid line represents the mode switching area, and the multiple icons 823 in area 820 represent other modes that are allowed to be entered under the current mode B.

[0059] The mode parameter adjustment area displays the parameters that can be adjusted in the current mode corresponding to the mode display area, such as... Figure 8 When Mode B is selected in the central area 810, the adjustment controls for the ultrasound scanning parameters that can be adjusted in Mode B will be displayed in the area 830 to the right of the dashed line.

[0060] In some embodiments, the mode display area can change according to the currently active mode. When entering multi-synchronization mode, the mode display area will display tabs for all available modes. The currently active mode can be selected via the control panel, keyboard input, or from the mode switching area. For example, if the user inputs B mode, C mode, and PW mode via the keyboard, then B mode, C mode, and PW mode are activated and displayed in the mode display area (e.g., area 810). If the user selects B mode via the control panel, the mode display area will only display B mode. If B mode is selected via the control panel, and "contrast imaging" is selected in the mode switching area (e.g., area 820), then B mode and contrast imaging are activated and displayed in the mode display area. In some embodiments, the user can switch modes in the mode display area as needed. After switching modes, the parameter page for the displayed mode will automatically switch, and the display content of the mode parameter adjustment area and the mode switching area will change according to the mode change in the mode display area. That is, switching will change the specific parameter content displayed on the interface, but the ultrasound scanning device itself will not undergo parameter adjustment or mode switching. Once you switch to the corresponding page, you can use the functions of the mode switching area and the mode parameter adjustment area. For example... Figure 8 As shown, area 810 currently displays tabs for B mode, C mode, and PW mode. Users can activate the corresponding mode by clicking any icon displayed in area 820, such as clicking Contrast. Once activated, the corresponding mode will be displayed in area 810. Clicking the mode button in area 810 changes the displayed content of the mode parameter adjustment area, thus adjusting the parameters. For example, selecting... Figure 8 As shown in the B mode, correspondingly, area 830 displays the adjustment controls for the ultrasound scanning parameters in the B mode.

[0061] In some embodiments, mode adjustment can be achieved by operating the selectable modes in the mode switching area to enter the display page of other modes. For example Figure 8As shown, users can activate the corresponding mode by clicking any icon in 823 to switch modes of the ultrasound scanning device. When a mode is selected in the mode switching area, the content displayed in the mode display area will change accordingly, and the content displayed in the mode parameter adjustment area will also change accordingly. For example, after selecting Contrast from area 820 of the mode switching area, Contrast will be displayed in area 810 of the mode display area, and Contrast will be selected by default in area 810. Simultaneously, area 830 will display the adjustment controls for the adjustable parameters corresponding to Contrast. At this time, the display content of the mode switching area will switch to the entry points for other modes allowed under Contrast, such as 3D / 4D, STE, etc. If the selected mode in the mode display area is changed, the display content of the mode switching area and the mode parameter adjustment area will change accordingly. It can be understood that... Figure 8 The icon 823 shown in area 820 is for illustrative purposes only. In actual applications, the multiple "Contrast" icons in the figure can be replaced with 3D / 4D, STE, uFusion, or Panorama icons, etc., depending on the actual situation.

[0062] In some embodiments, the ultrasound scanning parameters in the current mode can be adjusted by operating the adjustment controls in the mode parameter adjustment area. For example, the user can adjust the ultrasound scanning parameters in mode B by operating the adjustment controls in area 830. In some embodiments, when the ultrasound scanning parameters are adjusted, apart from different changes to the image displayed in the image area, the display value of the ultrasound scanning parameter or closely related parameters on the touch screen is only affected, without changing the ultrasound scanning parameters displayed in other areas or the overall display interface layout.

[0063] Step 320: Based on the characteristic information of the ultrasound scanning parameters, the adjustment controls for the ultrasound scanning parameters are distributed in the mode parameter adjustment area of ​​the target mode. In some embodiments, step 320 may be performed by the processing device 120 or the adjustment module 220.

[0064] Feature information reflects the characteristics of ultrasound scanning parameters. In some embodiments, the feature information of ultrasound scanning parameters may include the number of adjustment levels (e.g., parameter A can be adjusted in 11 levels from 0 to 10, while parameter B can be adjusted in 3 levels: 1, 2, and 3), parameter type (e.g., front-end parameter, back-end parameter), importance (e.g., parameters that need to be adjusted in every ultrasound examination are of high importance), and function. For example, ultrasound scanning parameters can be divided into front-end parameters and back-end parameters based on whether adjusting the parameter will change the acoustic output signal. Adjusting a front-end parameter, such as depth, will change the acoustic signal emitted by the ultrasound probe. Adjusting a back-end parameter, such as gain, will change the image but will not affect the acoustic signal output of the ultrasound probe. Classifying parameters according to this dimension can help users determine whether a certain ultrasound scanning parameter can be adjusted after being frozen (e.g., back-end parameters can be adjusted after being frozen). Here, "adjustment level" refers to the number of adjustable options for a parameter. For example, if a parameter can be adjusted to 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5, then the parameter has 5 adjustment levels.

[0065] In some embodiments, the feature information may further include the usage frequency of the ultrasound scanning parameters. The usage frequency reflects the adjustment frequency of the ultrasound scanning parameters within a certain time period. In some embodiments, historical operation events of one or more users on the ultrasound scanning parameters may be acquired, and the usage frequency of the ultrasound scanning parameters may be determined based on these historical operation events. Historical operation events can be used to represent the user's historical adjustments to the ultrasound scanning parameters. For example, historical operation events may include the number of clicks, drags, and selections made by the user on the adjustment controls corresponding to each ultrasound scanning parameter. In some embodiments, historical operation events of the user on the ultrasound scanning parameters may be acquired from a terminal device (e.g., terminal 130), a storage device (e.g., storage device 140), or an ultrasound scanning device (e.g., ultrasound scanning device 110). In some embodiments, historical operation events of the user on the ultrasound scanning parameters within a preset time period may be acquired, such as within one month, one week, or six months. The preset time period may be set by the user or automatically determined by the system based on actual conditions. In some embodiments, the usage frequency of the ultrasound scanning parameters may be directly acquired. For example, the processing device 120 can acquire the click frequency, drag frequency, and selection frequency of the adjustment controls for various ultrasound scanning parameters, as statistically recorded by the terminal 130 or the ultrasound scanning device 110.

[0066] The adjustment controls can reflect the adjustment method of the ultrasonic scanning parameters on the touch screen. In some embodiments, the adjustment controls may include excitation-type adjustment controls, switch-type adjustment controls, tile-type adjustment controls, gear-type adjustment controls, sliding expansion-type adjustment controls, etc.

[0067] Trigger-type or switch-type adjustment controls refer to functions that are activated (turned on) or deactivated by clicking or other operations. In some embodiments, trigger-type or switch-type adjustment controls can display the current status of the parameter through a status display or backlight display.

[0068] Tiled adjustment controls can display all available options for a given parameter (e.g., selectable gears, selectable modes, selectable views, etc.).

[0069] Gear adjustment controls refer to controls that adjust gears using "+", "-", etc. In some embodiments, gear adjustment controls may include parameter names, icons, currently selected content, and adjustment symbols. For example... Figure 6 As shown, the left side of control 640 displays the name of the ultrasound scanning parameter "Tint Map" and its icon, while the three small rectangles on the right side display the adjustment symbols "+", "-" and the currently selected level "2".

[0070] The sliding expandable adjustment control can display the current status of the corresponding parameter (e.g., current gear value, current mode, or current view) in a first state, and the available options for the corresponding parameter (e.g., selectable gear, selectable mode, selectable view) in a second state. Generally, the sliding expandable adjustment control is initially in the first state. When it is necessary to adjust the corresponding parameter (e.g., target ultrasound scan parameter), the second state can be activated by clicking or other operations. In the second state, all available options for the parameter will be displayed in a tiled manner.

[0071] For example only, such as Figure 6 As shown, control 610 is an activation-type adjustment control, controls 650, 670, and 680 are tile-type adjustment controls, controls 620, 640, and 660 are gear-adjustment controls, and control 630 is a sliding expansion-type adjustment control in its first state. When control 630 in its first state is clicked or otherwise operated, its second state is activated, thus entering... Figure 7 The page shown. Figure 7 The page shown displays a toggle button 710 for the second state at the top. Since the current display shows the page corresponding to the second state of control 630, button 710 displays "ON". To turn off the second state, click button 710; its state will then switch to "OFF", and the page will return to the previous screen. Figure 6 The page shown below button 710 (within the white dashed box) displays the selectable levels for the corresponding parameters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Users can select the target value from these levels to adjust the corresponding parameter level.

[0072] In some embodiments, the adjustment controls for ultrasound scanning parameters can be determined based on the number of gear settings. For more details, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 4 The details and related descriptions will not be repeated here.

[0073] In some embodiments, adjustment controls corresponding to ultrasound scanning parameters can be displayed in the appropriate area based on the feature information of the ultrasound scanning parameters. For example... Figure 8 As shown, the processing device 120 can display mode switching parameters such as B mode, C mode, and PW mode in the mode display area 810 according to the function of the ultrasound scanning parameters, display parameters such as Contrast, 3D / 4D, STE, uFusion, and Panorama in the mode switching area 820, and display the adjustable parameters corresponding to different modes in the mode parameter adjustment area 830. Among them, the parameters that can be adjusted in B mode are currently displayed in area 830.

[0074] In some embodiments, based on the characteristic information of the ultrasound scanning parameters, the adjustment controls corresponding to the ultrasound scanning parameters can be displayed on the same or different pages in the corresponding areas. This is only an example, such as... Figure 8 As shown in the dashed rectangle 813 at the bottom of the central area 810, three small bars indicate that the mode display area has three pages. Users can switch between the three different pages by flipping through the pages. Each page displays different selectable modes. The first small bar from the left is solid, indicating that the current page is the first page. In some embodiments, the number of pages can be determined based on a preset value. For example, if there are more than nine parameters in the same mode, vertical scroll bars, horizontal scroll bars, or page flipping can be used to display the more than nine parameters on different pages. In some embodiments, the page containing the ultrasound scanning parameters can be determined based on the frequency of their use. For example, the processing device 120 can display parameters with higher usage frequency on the main page (e.g., the first page) and parameters with lower usage frequency on flipped pages (e.g., the second or third page). In some embodiments, the page and / or location of the ultrasound scanning parameters can be determined based on their importance. For example, the processing device 120 can display parameters that are of high importance (e.g., parameters that must be used in ultrasonic measurements) in the center of the main page, or in a convenient location (e.g., on the left or right side of the interface).

[0075] In some embodiments, the adjustment controls for ultrasound scanning parameters can be displayed in the mode parameter adjustment area of ​​the target mode corresponding to the ultrasound scanning parameter. The target mode can refer to the mode related to the current ultrasound scanning parameter among the modes included in the mode display area and / or mode switching area of ​​the display interface. Different ultrasound scanning parameters may correspond to the same or different target modes. For example, if only ultrasound scanning parameter M can be adjusted under target mode B, then target mode B is related to ultrasound scanning parameter M. The adjustment module 220 can distribute the ultrasound scanning parameter M in the mode parameter adjustment area under target mode B based on its characteristic information. In some embodiments, the position and / or page of the ultrasound scanning parameter in the mode parameter adjustment area of ​​the target mode can be determined according to the characteristic information of the ultrasound scanning parameter. For example, based on usage frequency, the ultrasound scanning parameter with higher usage frequency—depth—can be displayed in the first row and first column of the first page of the mode parameter adjustment area in mode B. Alternatively, parameters of higher importance can be displayed on the first page of the mode parameter adjustment area. In some embodiments, ultrasound scanning parameters can be classified based on characteristic information, and the adjustment controls for ultrasound scanning parameters can be distributed in the mode parameter adjustment area of ​​the target mode based on the classification results. For more details, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 4 The details and related descriptions will not be repeated here.

[0076] In some embodiments, the layout of various adjustment controls or areas in the display interface can be optimized based on the user's personal information. In some embodiments, the position of each area in the display interface can be adjusted specifically based on the user's personal preferences, operating habits, and other information. For example, area 810 can be placed at the bottom of the display interface, and area 830 can be placed on the left side of the display interface. In some embodiments, for different users, the parameters in the mode display area, mode switching area, or mode parameter adjustment area can be displayed in different positions or on different pages of the corresponding area based on the user's historical operation events. For example, for user X, PW mode can be displayed at the top of area 820, and B mode can be displayed at the bottom of area 820. As another example, for user Y, Wide View, Layout, and aiming range can be displayed on the left side of area 830, or aiming range, Rotate, and other parameters can be displayed on the second page of area 830.

[0077] In some embodiments, the layout of each adjustment control and / or each divided area in the display interface can be optimized according to the measurement location of the target object. In some embodiments, the layout of each adjustment control and / or each divided area in the display interface can be optimized according to the user's operation instructions. For example, the user can customize the layout of each parameter in the display interface. For example, the method of customizing the layout may include long-pressing the parameter adjustment control to activate the entire page, and then dragging the parameter adjustment controls on the page to adjust the position of the corresponding parameter adjustment controls, or adding new parameter adjustment controls or deleting existing parameter adjustment controls.

[0078] By dividing the ultrasound scan parameter display interface into a mode display area, a mode switching area, and a mode parameter adjustment area, and determining the corresponding areas and positions of the adjustment controls based on the characteristic information of the ultrasound scan parameters, the parameter adjustment interface is not only rationally partitioned but also the display rules of the parameters are effectively clarified. This provides users with a more logical interface, allowing them to quickly find the target ultrasound scan parameter, making it more convenient and improving parameter adjustment efficiency. Furthermore, the layout of the parameter adjustment interface can be customized, offering greater flexibility and applicability. In addition, based on the partitioned parameter adjustment interface, when users need to add new ultrasound scan parameters, they can add them to the corresponding mode parameter adjustment area according to the function, importance, and / or number of levels, providing users with a reference.

[0079] It should be noted that the above description of process 300 is for illustrative purposes only and does not limit the scope of this specification. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and changes to process 300 under the guidance of this specification. For example, step 320 can be performed before each ultrasound examination to optimize the display interface layout according to different users' personal habits, the different measurement sites each time, etc. However, these modifications and changes are still within the scope of this specification.

[0080] Figure 4 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating an exemplary ultrasonic scanning parameter layout method according to other embodiments of this specification.

[0081] In some embodiments, process 400 may be executed by processing device 120 or ultrasonic scanning parameter layout system 200. For example, process 400 may be implemented as instructions (e.g., an application program) and stored in a memory, such as storage device 140, accessible by processing device 120. Processing device 120 may execute the instructions and, when executing the instructions, may configure it to execute process 400. The operational schematic diagram of process 400 presented below is illustrative. In some embodiments, the process may be accomplished using one or more additional operations not described and / or one or more operations not discussed. Additionally, Figure 4 The sequence of operations shown in the diagram and described below for process 400 is non-restrictive.

[0082] Step 410: Classification based on the characteristic information of the ultrasound scanning parameters. In some embodiments, step 410 may be performed by the processing device 120 or the determination module 230.

[0083] In some embodiments, the ultrasound scanning parameters can be categorized based on their usage frequency. In some embodiments, the ultrasound scanning parameter can be determined to be in a first category (e.g., in response to a usage frequency greater than a fourth threshold) if the ultrasound scanning parameter's usage frequency is greater than a fourth threshold. Figure 5 (Parameters in the first and second quadrants); in response to the ultrasound scanning parameter's usage frequency being less than or equal to a fourth threshold, the ultrasound scanning parameter is determined to be in the second category (e.g., Figure 5 (Parameters in the third and fourth quadrants).

[0084] Depending on the measurement site and user habits, different ultrasound scanning parameters are used with varying frequencies. For example, ultrasound scanning parameters such as depth and gain are used relatively frequently, while parameters such as pseudocolor are used relatively less frequently. Classifying ultrasound scanning parameters based on usage frequency helps identify more convenient adjustment controls and / or adjustment methods for frequently used parameters, thereby improving ultrasound measurement efficiency.

[0085] In some embodiments, classification can be based on the number of settings of the ultrasound scanning parameters. As an example only, the processing device 120 may determine that the ultrasound scanning parameters belong to a third category (e.g., ...) in response to the number of settings of the ultrasound scanning parameters being greater than a fifth threshold. Figure 5 (Parameters in the first and fourth quadrants); in response to the number of ultrasound scan parameter levels being less than or equal to the fifth threshold, the ultrasound scan parameter is determined to be in the fourth category (e.g., Figure 5 (Parameters in the second and third quadrants).

[0086] The number of adjustable levels varies significantly depending on the ultrasound scanning parameters. For example, gain offers over 100 levels; pseudo-color offers around 10 options; image layout allows users to choose from single-image, dual-image, and quad-image displays; automatic optimization only has on and off options; and flexibility has a single activation button. Categorizing ultrasound scanning parameters based on the number of adjustable levels helps in selecting more convenient and space-saving adjustment controls for parameters with a high number of adjustable levels. This improves the ease of parameter adjustment while avoiding user confusion caused by overly complex control panels or display interfaces, effectively reducing the number of physical buttons on the control panel.

[0087] In some embodiments, classification can be based on the frequency of use and the number of gear levels for ultrasound scanning parameters. This is merely an example. Figure 5 As shown in the diagram, the horizontal axis represents the number of parameter settings, and the vertical axis represents the frequency of parameter usage. Ultrasound scanning parameters with a usage frequency greater than the fourth threshold and a number of settings greater than the fifth threshold—such as depth, dynamic range, scale, and gain—are assigned to the first quadrant. Ultrasound scanning parameters with a usage frequency greater than the fourth threshold and a number of settings less than or equal to the fifth threshold—such as freeze, save image, measurement, harmonics, and frame rate—are assigned to the second quadrant. Ultrasound scanning parameters with a usage frequency less than or equal to the fourth threshold and a number of settings less than or equal to the fifth threshold—such as automatic optimization, spatial compositing, fusion imaging, and layout—are assigned to the third quadrant. Ultrasound scanning parameters with a usage frequency less than or equal to the fourth threshold and a number of settings greater than the fifth threshold—such as grayscale and TGC—are assigned to the fourth quadrant.

[0088] In some embodiments, the fourth and fifth thresholds can be automatically set according to actual needs. For example, the fifth threshold can be a value such as 6, 4, or 10, and the fourth threshold can be 10 times / week, 20 times / week, or 50 times / week. In some embodiments, the fourth and / or fifth thresholds can be set by the user.

[0089] Step 420: Based on the classification results, determine the adjustment method for the ultrasound scanning parameters. In some embodiments, step 420 may be performed by the processing device 120 or the determining module 230.

[0090] The adjustment method can reflect the adjustment form corresponding to the ultrasound scanning parameters. In some embodiments, the adjustment methods for ultrasound scanning parameters may include touch screen adjustment, physical button adjustment, voice adjustment, probe adjustment, EEG adjustment, eye interaction adjustment, gesture adjustment, etc.

[0091] Touchscreen adjustment refers to adjusting parameters by using fingers or touchscreen tools (e.g., styluses, touchscreen gloves, etc.) to operate virtual buttons displayed on a touchscreen. Physical button adjustment refers to adjusting parameters by operating physical buttons such as knobs, trackballs, or buttons on a control panel. Probe adjustment refers to adjusting parameters by operating buttons on the ultrasound probe, or by double-clicking or single-clicking a specific location on the probe. For example, a sensor can be installed inside the ultrasound probe to detect when the user picks up the probe, performs single-clicks or double-clicks on the probe casing, and input parameter adjustment commands to the ultrasound measurement equipment to achieve the corresponding parameter adjustment.

[0092] Physical buttons, such as "+" and "-", allow for parameter adjustment through pressing. Knobs allow for parameter adjustment through rotation. A positional mapping exists between the trackball and the cursor on the display screen; based on this mapping, the cursor moves as the trackball moves. For example, the user moves the cursor by dragging the trackball and adjusts the ultrasound image and / or region of interest displayed on the screen by zooming in or out based on the cursor's movement. In some embodiments, the knob may include a fixed knob and / or a mode-variable knob. A fixed knob may have only one parameter adjustment function. A mode-variable knob may have more than one parameter adjustment function; for example, the same knob that adjusts the ultrasound scanning parameter—dynamic range—in mode B and the ultrasound scanning parameter—scale—in mode C is a mode-variable knob.

[0093] In some embodiments, the ultrasonic scanning parameter can be determined to be adjustable via a physical button or a touchscreen based on the classification results of the ultrasonic scanning parameters. In some embodiments, for each ultrasonic scanning parameter, the processing device can determine that the adjustment method of the ultrasonic scanning parameter is physical button adjustment in response to the ultrasonic scanning parameter belonging to a first category; and determine that the adjustment method of the ultrasonic scanning parameter is touchscreen adjustment in response to the ultrasonic scanning parameter belonging to a second category. For example, for Figure 5 The ultrasound scanning parameters shown can be adjusted using physical buttons in the first and second quadrants, while those in the third and fourth quadrants can be adjusted using a touchscreen.

[0094] In some embodiments, for ultrasonic scanning parameters whose adjustment method is determined to be physical button adjustment, the processing device can determine whether the adjustment method of the ultrasonic scanning parameter is knob adjustment or button adjustment based on the number of gear levels. For example, Figure 5 Ultrasound scan parameters located in the first quadrant have a relatively high number of settings, so they can be adjusted using a knob; ultrasound scan parameters located in the second quadrant have a relatively low number of settings, so they can be adjusted using buttons.

[0095] In some embodiments, for ultrasound scanning parameters whose adjustment method is determined to be knob adjustment, the ultrasound scanning parameter can be further determined to be a fixed knob or a mode-variable knob based on the usage frequency. For example, for Figure 5 For ultrasound scanning parameters located in the first quadrant, frequently used parameters, such as depth, use a fixed knob; for parameters that are used relatively less frequently, such as scale and dynamic range, use a mode-variable knob.

[0096] In some embodiments, the adjustment method for ultrasound scanning parameters can be determined based on ease of operation. For example, when a doctor needs to magnify the image, adjusting it using physical operation buttons on the control panel is cumbersome and the interactive experience is far inferior to gesture operations directly on the image. Therefore, parameters such as image magnification can be set to be adjusted via touch screen.

[0097] In some embodiments, probe adjustment, voice adjustment, eye-interaction adjustment, EEG adjustment, and gesture adjustment can be used as supplementary adjustment methods to adjust ultrasound scanning parameters in real time according to the measurement site. For example, when performing lower limb ultrasound examinations, doctors are often far from the control panel and have difficulty directly touching the control panel and touchscreen. In such cases, voice adjustment or probe adjustment can be used to perform operations such as freezing and saving images. By using probe adjustment, voice adjustment, eye-interaction adjustment, EEG adjustment, and gesture adjustment as supplementary adjustment methods, better performance can be achieved in certain special ultrasound examination scenarios, improving the efficiency of various ultrasound examination scenarios.

[0098] Step 430: Determine the adjustment controls for the ultrasound scanning parameters. In some embodiments, step 430 may be performed by the processing device 120 or the determining module 230.

[0099] In some embodiments, the processing device can determine the adjustment control of the ultrasound scanning parameters based on the number of settings. In some embodiments, the processing device can determine that the adjustment control of the ultrasound scanning parameters is an excitation-type adjustment control or a switch-type adjustment control in response to the number of ultrasound scanning parameter settings being less than a first threshold. The first threshold can be determined according to actual conditions, such as 1 or 2. For example, ultrasound scanning parameters such as automatic optimization and fusion imaging can be set as excitation-type adjustment controls or switch-type adjustment controls.

[0100] In some embodiments, the processing device may determine that the adjustment control of the ultrasound scanning parameters is a tiled adjustment control in response to the number of ultrasonic scanning parameter levels being greater than or equal to a first threshold and less than or equal to a second threshold. The second threshold can be determined according to actual conditions, such as 2, 3, or 4. For example, ultrasonic scanning parameters such as spatial compounding and layout can be set as tiled adjustment controls.

[0101] In some embodiments, the processing device may determine that the adjustment control for the ultrasound scanning parameters is a level-adjustable control in response to the number of ultrasound scanning parameter levels being greater than a second threshold and less than or equal to a third threshold. The third threshold can be determined based on actual conditions, such as 4, 5, or 6. For example, ultrasound scanning parameters such as wide view can be set as level-adjustable controls.

[0102] In some embodiments, the processing device may determine that the adjustment control for the ultrasound scanning parameter is a sliding expansion type adjustment control in response to the number of ultrasonic scanning parameter levels exceeding a third threshold. For example, ultrasound scanning parameters such as TGC and grayscale images can be set as level adjustment controls.

[0103] In some embodiments, the processing device may determine that the adjustment control of the ultrasound scanning parameter is an excitation-type adjustment control or a switch-type adjustment control in response to the number of ultrasound scanning parameter settings being less than a first threshold; determine that the adjustment control of the ultrasound scanning parameter is a tile-type adjustment control or a setting-type adjustment control in response to the number of ultrasound scanning parameter settings being greater than or equal to the first threshold and less than or equal to a second threshold; and determine that the adjustment control of the ultrasound scanning parameter is a sliding unfolding type adjustment control in response to the number of ultrasound scanning parameter settings being greater than the second threshold.

[0104] In some embodiments, the processing device may determine that the adjustment control of the ultrasonic scanning parameter is an excitation-type adjustment control or a switch-type adjustment control in response to the number of ultrasonic scanning parameter levels being in a first range; determine that the adjustment control of the ultrasonic scanning parameter is a tile-type adjustment control or a level-type adjustment control in response to the number of ultrasonic scanning parameter levels being in a second range; and determine that the adjustment control of the ultrasonic scanning parameter is a sliding expansion-type adjustment control in response to the number of ultrasonic scanning parameter levels being in a third range. The first, second, and third ranges can be determined according to actual conditions; for example, the first range may be 1-3, the second range may be 3-6, and the third range may be 6-20, etc.

[0105] In some embodiments, for ultrasound scanning parameters whose adjustment method is determined to be touch screen adjustment based on classification results, the processing device can further determine the adjustment control of the ultrasound scanning parameter based on the number of power levels. For example, for ultrasound scanning parameters belonging to the second category, the processing device 120 can further determine the adjustment control of the ultrasound scanning parameter based on the number of power levels. The method for determining the adjustment control is similar to the foregoing description and will not be repeated here.

[0106] In some embodiments, the adjustment controls for ultrasound scanning parameters can be determined based on the classification results. As an example only, if the first threshold is 2, the second threshold is 4, and the third threshold is 6, for... Figure 5Parameters such as automatic optimization and fusion imaging located in the third quadrant, which are used less frequently and have fewer than 2 levels, can be set as trigger-type or switch-type adjustment controls on the touch screen; Layout parameters located in the blending part of the third and fourth quadrants, which are used less frequently and have between 2 and 4 levels, can be set as tile-type adjustment controls; Spatial composite parameters located in the blending part of the third and fourth quadrants, which are used less frequently and have between 4 and 6 levels, can be set as level-adjustable controls; TGC and grayscale parameters located in the fourth quadrant, which are used less frequently and have more than 6 levels, can be set as sliding expansion-type adjustment controls.

[0107] In some embodiments, the adjustment methods and / or control settings for ultrasound scanning parameters can be customized. For example, users can set parameters such as freeze and image saving to voice adjustment, and parameters such as automatic optimization and fusion imaging to physical button adjustment, according to their personal needs. Alternatively, the adjustment method and / or control settings for new parameters can be set based on the number of levels and functional characteristics of the new parameters added by the user. In some embodiments, the adjustment methods and / or control settings for ultrasound scanning parameters can be customized based on user characteristics and / or patient information. For example, if the doctor is left-handed, the control settings for frequently used parameters can be placed on the left side of the control panel and / or touchscreen. By allowing users to modify the adjustment methods, control settings, and / or their location on the display page according to their personal habits, customization is greatly increased, meeting the needs of different users.

[0108] By using activation or switch-type adjustment controls, for ultrasound scanning parameters with a limited number of settings, such as automatic optimization, the system can fully display the parameter information while providing a sufficiently large heat area to help users quickly select the corresponding parameter. A tiled display of all selectable settings allows for one-step adjustment of relatively complex parameters, such as aiming range, making adjustment convenient and quick while also providing better real-time parameter display. The setting-based adjustment controls can display the currently selected content and perform setting adjustments, effectively improving parameter adjustment efficiency. For ultrasound scanning parameters with a large number of settings, such as TGC, the sliding expansion adjustment controls save screen space while providing a larger display area to allow for the display of more setting information, helping users quickly select the target content from more than ten settings.

[0109] Based on the parameter classification rules, different styles of parameter adjustment controls, and parameter-control matching rules provided in this manual, device designers or users only need to classify parameters according to their function, importance, or level. After distinguishing different categories of parameters, there are clear and appropriate parameter adjustment controls to select from. This allows for faster completion of new parameter design. Furthermore, doctors can also use this method to more quickly locate the corresponding parameter, effectively improving parameter adjustment efficiency and user experience.

[0110] Step 440: Based on the classification results, the adjustment controls for the ultrasound scanning parameters are distributed in the mode parameter adjustment area of ​​the target mode. In some embodiments, step 440 may be performed by the processing device 120 or the adjustment module 220.

[0111] In some embodiments, adjustment controls for ultrasound scanning parameters belonging to the first category can be displayed on the homepage and / or target position of the mode parameter adjustment area in the target mode. In some embodiments, adjustment controls for ultrasound scanning parameters belonging to the first quadrant can be displayed on the homepage and / or target position of the mode parameter adjustment area in the target mode. The target position can be a convenient location on the display interface, such as the center, left side, right side, etc. In some embodiments, the target position can include the position of the homepage of the mode parameter adjustment area. In some embodiments, the size of the target position can be larger than other areas. In some embodiments, the target position can be customized and edited by the user.

[0112] It should be noted that the above description of process 400 is for illustrative purposes only and does not limit the scope of this specification. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and changes to process 400 under the guidance of this specification. For example, in step 410, if the number of ultrasound scanning parameter settings is greater than a first threshold, it can be determined as a fifth category; if the number of ultrasound scanning parameter settings is less than or equal to the first threshold, it can be determined as a sixth category. Alternatively, step 420 can be omitted, and after classification, the adjustment controls for the ultrasound scanning parameters can be determined directly based on the classification results. Another example is that step 430 can be executed first, followed by steps 410 and 440. However, these modifications and changes are still within the scope of this specification.

[0113] In some embodiments of this specification, a computer-readable storage medium is also provided, which stores computer instructions that, when executed by a computer, are used to perform the parameter adjustment method described above (e.g., process 300 or process 400).

[0114] The beneficial effects that the embodiments of this specification may bring include, but are not limited to: (1) classifying ultrasonic scanning parameters based on the feature information of ultrasonic scanning parameters, and determining the adjustment method of ultrasonic scanning parameters according to the classification results, which can help equipment R&D personnel and / or equipment users to clarify the optimal adjustment method of parameters; (2) for the touch screen interface, a variety of parameter adjustment controls are designed in combination with the feature information of ultrasonic scanning parameters. Through these controls, the corresponding parameters can be adjusted better and good interface feedback can be obtained; (3) the parameter adjustment interface of ultrasonic measuring equipment is optimized, the display page is reasonably divided, and the display and page turning rules are clarified, so that users can get a more logical interface and use it more conveniently; (4) after using the parameter adjustment method of this application, users can quickly find the location of the target parameter according to the type of ultrasonic scanning parameter and adjust it. The adjustment method is user-friendly and the effect feedback is intuitive, effectively avoiding the parameter search process, greatly improving the inspection efficiency, and meeting the needs of different users. It should be noted that different embodiments may produce different beneficial effects. In different embodiments, the beneficial effects that may be produced can be any one or a combination of the above, or any other possible beneficial effects.

[0115] The basic concepts have been described above. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, the detailed disclosure above is merely illustrative and does not constitute a limitation of this specification. Although not explicitly stated herein, those skilled in the art may make various modifications, improvements, and corrections to this specification. Such modifications, improvements, and corrections are suggested in this specification and therefore remain within the spirit and scope of the exemplary embodiments described herein.

[0116] Furthermore, this specification uses specific terms to describe embodiments thereof. For example, "an embodiment," "one embodiment," and / or "some embodiments" refer to a particular feature, structure, or characteristic associated with at least one embodiment of this specification. Therefore, it should be emphasized and noted that references to "an embodiment," "one embodiment," or "an alternative embodiment" in different locations throughout this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Moreover, certain features, structures, or characteristics in one or more embodiments of this specification can be appropriately combined.

[0117] Furthermore, unless expressly stated in the claims, the order of processing elements and sequences, the use of numbers and letters, or other names described in this specification are not intended to limit the order of the processes and methods described herein. Although various examples have been discussed in the foregoing disclosure of some embodiments of the invention that are currently considered useful, it should be understood that such details are for illustrative purposes only, and the appended claims are not limited to the disclosed embodiments; rather, the claims are intended to cover all modifications and equivalent combinations that conform to the spirit and scope of the embodiments described herein. For example, while the system components described above can be implemented using hardware devices, they can also be implemented solely using software solutions, such as installing the described system on existing servers or mobile devices.

[0118] Similarly, it should be noted that, in order to simplify the description disclosed herein and thus aid in the understanding of one or more embodiments of the invention, the foregoing description of embodiments in this specification may sometimes combine multiple features into a single embodiment, drawing, or description thereof. However, this method of disclosure does not imply that the subject matter of this specification requires more features than those mentioned in the claims. In fact, the embodiments contain fewer features than all the features of a single embodiment disclosed above.

[0119] In some embodiments, numbers describing the quantity of components and attributes are used. It should be understood that such numbers used in the description of embodiments are modified in some examples with the terms "approximately," "approximately," or "generally." Unless otherwise stated, "approximately," "approximately," or "generally" indicates that the numbers are allowed to vary by ±20%. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the numerical parameters used in the specification and claims are approximate values, which may be changed depending on the characteristics required by individual embodiments. In some embodiments, numerical parameters should take into account specified significant digits and employ a general method of digit reservation. Although the numerical ranges and parameters used to confirm their breadth of range in some embodiments of this specification are approximate values, in specific embodiments, such values ​​are set as precisely as feasible.

[0120] For each patent, patent application, patent application publication, and other material, such as articles, books, specifications, publications, and documents, referenced in this specification, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. This excludes historical application documents that are inconsistent with or conflict with the content of this specification, as well as documents that limit the broadest scope of the claims in this specification (currently or subsequently appended to this specification). It should be noted that in the event of any inconsistency or conflict between the descriptions, definitions, and / or terminology used in the supplementary materials to this specification and the content of this specification, the descriptions, definitions, and / or terminology used in this specification shall prevail.

[0121] Finally, it should be understood that the embodiments described in this specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the embodiments described herein. Other variations may also fall within the scope of this specification. Therefore, alternative configurations of the embodiments described herein are intended to be illustrative rather than limiting, and should be considered consistent with the teachings of this specification. Accordingly, the embodiments described herein are not limited to those explicitly introduced and described herein.

Claims

1. A method for arranging ultrasound scanning parameters, comprising: Based on the functions, the display interface is divided into a mode display area, a mode switching area, and a mode parameter adjustment area; Based on the characteristic information of the ultrasound scanning parameters, the adjustment controls for the ultrasound scanning parameters are distributed in the mode parameter adjustment area of ​​the target mode. The ultrasound measurement parameters are related to the target mode and include: Based on the aforementioned feature information, the ultrasound scanning parameters are classified. Based on the classification results, the adjustment controls for the ultrasound scanning parameters are distributed in the mode parameter adjustment area; The adjustment controls include excitation-type adjustment controls, switch-type adjustment controls, tiling-type adjustment controls, gear-type adjustment controls, and sliding-expanding adjustment controls; the characteristic information of the ultrasound scanning parameters includes the number of gears, parameter type, importance, function, and frequency of use, and the parameter type includes front-end parameters and back-end parameters.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the sliding expansion adjustment control displays the current status of the corresponding ultrasound scanning parameters in the first state and displays the optional parameters of the corresponding ultrasound scanning parameters in the second state.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the ultrasonic scanning parameters include at least one of depth, gain, scale, dynamic range, image storage, freeze, measurement, harmonics, frame rate, automatic optimization, fusion imaging, panoramic imaging, spatial compositing, grayscale image, time gain compensation, layout, aiming range, angle, extended imaging, scaling resolution of region of interest, and pseudocolor; the method further includes: Based on the number of gear positions, the adjustment controls for the ultrasound scanning parameters are determined.

4. The method according to claim 3, wherein the step of determining the adjustment control of the ultrasound scanning parameters based on the number of gear positions includes: In response to the number of gear levels of the ultrasound scanning parameters being less than a first threshold, the adjustment control of the ultrasound scanning parameters is determined to be either the excitation-type adjustment control or the switch-type adjustment control. In response to the number of gear levels of the ultrasound scanning parameters being greater than or equal to the first threshold and less than or equal to the second threshold, the adjustment control of the ultrasound scanning parameters is determined to be the tiled adjustment control. In response to the fact that the number of gear levels of the ultrasound scanning parameters is greater than the second threshold and less than or equal to the third threshold, the adjustment control of the ultrasound scanning parameters is determined to be the gear level adjustment control. In response to the number of settings of the ultrasound scanning parameters being greater than the third threshold, the adjustment control of the ultrasound scanning parameters is determined to be the sliding expansion adjustment control.

5. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: Based on the classification results, the adjustment method for the ultrasound scanning parameters is determined.

6. The method according to claim 1, wherein classifying the ultrasound scanning parameters based on the feature information includes: If the frequency of use of the ultrasound scanning parameter is greater than the fourth threshold, the ultrasound scanning parameter is determined to be in the first category; If the frequency of use of the ultrasound scanning parameter is less than or equal to the fourth threshold, the ultrasound scanning parameter is determined to be in the second category.

7. The method according to claim 6, wherein distributing the adjustment controls for the ultrasound scanning parameters in the mode parameter adjustment area based on the classification results includes: The adjustment controls for ultrasound scanning parameters belonging to the first category are displayed on the home page and / or target location of the mode parameter adjustment area.

8. The method according to claim 6, wherein determining the adjustment method of the ultrasound scanning parameters based on the classification result includes: If the ultrasound scanning parameters belong to the first category, the adjustment method of the ultrasound scanning parameters is determined to be physical button adjustment; If the ultrasound scanning parameters belong to the second category, the adjustment method for the ultrasound scanning parameters is determined to be touch screen adjustment.

9. A layout system for ultrasonic scanning parameters, comprising: The partitioning module is used to divide the display interface into a mode display area, a mode switching area, and a mode parameter adjustment area according to the functions. An adjustment module is used to distribute the adjustment controls of the ultrasound scanning parameters in the mode parameter adjustment area of ​​the target mode based on the feature information of the ultrasound scanning parameters. The ultrasound scanning parameters are related to the target mode and include: Based on the aforementioned feature information, the ultrasound scanning parameters are classified. Based on the classification results, the adjustment controls for the ultrasound scanning parameters are distributed in the mode parameter adjustment area; The adjustment controls include excitation-type adjustment controls, switch-type adjustment controls, tiling-type adjustment controls, gear-type adjustment controls, and sliding-expanding adjustment controls; the characteristic information of the ultrasound scanning parameters includes the number of gears, parameter type, importance, function, and frequency of use, and the parameter type includes front-end parameters and back-end parameters.

10. An ultrasonic scanning device, comprising: An ultrasonic probe is used to acquire images of a target object; A control panel for adjusting ultrasound scanning parameters, the control panel including one or more physical adjustment buttons; A touch screen is used to display the image and / or adjust the ultrasound scanning parameters; Processing equipment, for Based on function, the display interface is divided into a mode display area, a mode switching area, and a mode parameter adjustment area; and Based on the characteristic information of the ultrasound scanning parameters, the adjustment controls for the ultrasound scanning parameters are distributed in the mode parameter adjustment area of ​​the target mode. The ultrasound scanning parameters are related to the target mode and include: Based on the aforementioned feature information, the ultrasound scanning parameters are classified. Based on the classification results, the adjustment controls for the ultrasound scanning parameters are distributed in the mode parameter adjustment area; The adjustment controls include excitation-type adjustment controls, switch-type adjustment controls, tiling-type adjustment controls, gear-type adjustment controls, and sliding-expanding adjustment controls; the characteristic information of the ultrasound scanning parameters includes the number of gears, parameter type, importance, function, and frequency of use, and the parameter type includes front-end parameters and back-end parameters.

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