Method for rapid finding of incomplete sections in an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus

Abstract

The application provides an ultrasonic diagnostic equipment and a method for quickly searching for an unfinished section thereof and a storage medium, and the method comprises the following steps: receiving a user input instruction for starting an ultrasonic examination process, wherein the ultrasonic examination process comprises a plurality of preset sections that need to be scanned; and displaying preset identification figures of all sections in the ultrasonic examination process that do not have corresponding ultrasonic images on a display interface. After the ultrasonic examination process is started, the preset identification figures of the sections in the ultrasonic examination process that do not have corresponding ultrasonic images are displayed on the display interface, so that the user can quickly find the unfinished sections.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical devices, and more specifically to a method for rapidly locating incomplete sections using an ultrasound diagnostic device. Background Technology

[0002] With the release of various ultrasound examination guidelines and standards, doctors are required to complete a series of standard scans as a basis for diagnosis in all types of examinations. Automated workflows in ultrasound diagnostic equipment can organize these related scans in a specific order or format by providing template protocols. Some tasks are completed automatically by the system, improving user efficiency and standardizing user operating procedures.

[0003] Ultrasound doctors perform examinations on a large number of patients daily. Under certain limited conditions, doctors may be unable to acquire suitable cross-sections, necessitating a pause in the examination until conditions are met. For example, in mid-pregnancy prenatal screening, factors such as fetal position often prevent the completion of all cross-sections in one session. The examination must be paused, and the pregnant woman is asked to walk for about half an hour until the fetal position changes before returning to continue. Other examinations may also encounter situations where patients are unstable or uncooperative, making it impossible for doctors to complete all cross-sections in one go. Because many patients undergo the same examination daily, doctors often cannot confirm the completion status of previous patients' examinations when conducting subsequent scans after a period of time. To avoid missing cross-sections, after activating the examination, it is necessary to review the stored images from previous examinations to review previously completed scans and patient conditions. Sometimes, as a precaution, duplicate scans may be performed. This wastes the doctor's valuable scanning and diagnostic time, carries the risk of missing cross-sections, and prolongs the examination time.

[0004] Current ultrasound diagnostic equipment does not provide clear indications of incomplete sections, and the only difference between incomplete sections is their textual name. Doctors relying solely on these names to determine which sections are incomplete increases their workload, easily leads to errors due to similar text, and requires additional work to correct. Furthermore, failing to detect errors can result in missed or duplicate sections, failing to effectively help doctors solve problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a method for quickly locating incomplete sections using an ultrasound diagnostic device.

[0006] According to a first aspect, one embodiment provides a method for rapidly locating incomplete sections using an ultrasound diagnostic device, comprising the following steps:

[0007] Receive a user input command to start an ultrasound examination process, wherein the ultrasound examination process includes multiple pre-set sections that need to be scanned.

[0008] The display interface shows a preset marker diagram of the cross-section of the ultrasound image that has not yet been obtained in the ultrasound examination process.

[0009] Receive a selection signal from the user to select the icon, and determine the selected icon based on the selection signal;

[0010] The inspection process of the section corresponding to the selected identification image is initiated to perform ultrasound scanning on the region of interest to obtain an ultrasound image;

[0011] In response to a user-input command to freeze or save an ultrasound image, an association is established between the ultrasound image and the cross-section corresponding to the selected identifier image, and the selected identifier image is replaced with a screenshot taken when saving the ultrasound image.

[0012] In one embodiment, before displaying the preset marker diagram of the cross-section of the ultrasound image that has not yet been obtained in the ultrasound examination process on the display interface, the method further includes the step of:

[0013] The ultrasound examination process is used to check whether the corresponding ultrasound images have been obtained for the sections that need to be examined.

[0014] In one embodiment, the identifier diagram includes a main schematic diagram reflecting the profile of the cross section.

[0015] In one embodiment, the identification diagram also includes the cross-sectional name displayed in text form or as a letter code.

[0016] In one embodiment, the step further includes:

[0017] Upon receiving a user's instruction to pause the ultrasound examination process, the current state of all sections in the ultrasound examination process is saved, including the state of the sections: sections that have obtained corresponding ultrasound images and sections that have not obtained corresponding ultrasound images.

[0018] Upon receiving a user's instruction to resume the ultrasound examination process, the system reads the status of all saved sections and displays a preset marker image of the sections for which no corresponding ultrasound image was obtained during the ultrasound examination process on the display interface.

[0019] In one embodiment, the method further includes: in response to a user-input instruction to display incomplete sections, detecting whether the sections to be examined in the initiated ultrasound examination process have obtained corresponding ultrasound images, and displaying a preset identification map of all sections in the initiated ultrasound examination process that have not obtained corresponding ultrasound images on the display interface.

[0020] In one embodiment, the step of detecting whether the corresponding ultrasound image has been obtained for the section to be examined in the ultrasound examination process includes:

[0021] The ultrasound examination process detects whether the section to be examined is associated with an ultrasound image. If so, the section is considered to have an ultrasound image; otherwise, the section is considered not to have an ultrasound image.

[0022] According to the method for quickly finding incomplete sections in the ultrasound diagnostic equipment described in the above embodiment, after starting an ultrasound examination process, a preset identification map of sections for which no corresponding ultrasound images were obtained in the ultrasound examination process is displayed on the display interface, so as to facilitate users to quickly find incomplete sections. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a structural block diagram of the ultrasound examination device provided by the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of an identification symbol in the ultrasound examination device provided by the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of another identification figure in the ultrasound examination device provided by the present invention.

[0026] Figure 4 A flowchart of an embodiment of the method for quickly finding incomplete sections provided by the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 A flowchart of another embodiment of the method for quickly finding incomplete sections provided by the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. Similar elements in different embodiments are referred to by associated similar element reference numerals. In the following embodiments, many details are described to facilitate a better understanding of this application. However, those skilled in the art will readily recognize that some features may be omitted in different situations, or may be replaced by other elements, materials, or methods. In some cases, certain operations related to this application are not shown or described in the specification. This is to avoid obscuring the core parts of this application with excessive description. For those skilled in the art, detailed description of these related operations is not necessary; they can fully understand the related operations based on the description in the specification and general technical knowledge in the art.

[0029] Furthermore, the features, operations, or characteristics described in the specification can be combined in any suitable manner to form various embodiments. At the same time, the steps or actions in the method description can be rearranged or adjusted in a manner obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the various orders in the specification and drawings are only for the clear description of a particular embodiment and do not imply a necessary order, unless otherwise stated that a particular order must be followed.

[0030] The serial numbers assigned to components in this document, such as "first" and "second," are used only to distinguish the described objects and have no sequential or technical meaning. The terms "connection" and "linkage" used in this application, unless otherwise specified, include both direct and indirect connections (linkages).

[0031] Please refer to Figure 1 The ultrasound diagnostic device provided by the present invention includes: an ultrasound probe 10, a transmission / reception control circuit 20, a processor 30, and a human-computer interaction device 40.

[0032] An ultrasound probe 10 is used to emit ultrasound waves into a region of interest within biological tissue and to receive the echoes of the ultrasound waves to obtain ultrasound echo signals.

[0033] The transmit / receive control circuit 20 is used to control the ultrasonic probe 10 to transmit ultrasonic waves to the region of interest and receive the echoes of the ultrasonic waves.

[0034] The human-computer interaction device 40 is used to receive user input and output visual information. For example, a touch screen can be used to both receive user input commands and display visual information; alternatively, a mouse, keyboard, trackball, joystick, etc., can be used as the input device of the human-computer interaction device 40 to receive user input commands, and a display can be used as the display device of the human-computer interaction device 40 to display visual information.

[0035] The processor 30, upon receiving a user's command to initiate an ultrasound examination process from the human-computer interaction device 40, displays preset markers on the display interface of the human-computer interaction device for all sections in the ultrasound examination process for which corresponding ultrasound images have not been obtained. The ultrasound examination process includes multiple pre-set sections that need to be scanned. It can be a process that guides the user through a certain type of ultrasound examination, such as abdominal ultrasound, echocardiography, or fetal ultrasound. Taking the fetal ultrasound examination process as an example, it includes four examinations: fetal brain and face, fetal heart and chest, fetal abdomen and spine, and fetal limbs. Each examination includes multiple sections that need to be scanned. Therefore, a fetal ultrasound examination involves scanning a dozen or twenty sections. Using this invention, after the user inputs a command to initiate an ultrasound examination process, the preset markers for all sections in the ultrasound examination process for which no ultrasound images have been obtained can be seen on the display interface, facilitating the search for incomplete sections.

[0036] Among them, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the identification diagram includes a main schematic diagram b reflecting the outline of the cross-section, meaning each cross-section has a corresponding identification diagram. Compared to existing technologies that only use text to distinguish cross-sections, in this invention, users can quickly distinguish each cross-section based on the main schematic diagram, improving work efficiency. Of course, in addition to using the main schematic diagram b for differentiation, the identification diagram also includes the cross-section name a displayed in text form or as a letter code to avoid errors. Figure 2 and Figure 3 The section name 'a' is displayed in text. When a section is not yet complete, it is displayed as "main schematic diagram 'b' + section name 'a'" on the interface. The main schematic diagram 'b' is designed as an anatomical line drawing that is easy for doctors to associate with and matches the section, making it easy for users to quickly identify the section.

[0037] The following specific embodiments illustrate the process of displaying a preset marker image of a cross-section of an ultrasound image that has not yet been obtained during the ultrasound examination process on the display interface.

[0038] In one embodiment, after the human-computer interaction device 40 receives a user's instruction to start an ultrasound examination process, the processor 30 displays all sections of the ultrasound examination process on the display interface of the human-computer interaction device 40. Sections for which corresponding ultrasound images have not yet been obtained are displayed in the form of preset marker images, while sections for which corresponding ultrasound images have been obtained are displayed as thumbnails of their ultrasound images. The thumbnails may also display the section names. Because ultrasound images are dark, the preset marker images and thumbnails... Figure 2 There is a significant visual difference, and users can clearly distinguish which cuts are completed and which are not.

[0039] Upon power-on, when the ultrasound examination process is first initiated, the display screen shows all incomplete sections. The identification map of each section is associated with its initiation command; that is, the identification map is selectable, and the examination process for that section is initiated when the user selects it. Specifically, after the user selects an identification map via the human-computer interaction device 40, the processor 30 initiates the examination process for the section corresponding to the selected map, activating the transmit / receive control circuit 20. This circuit controls the ultrasound probe 10 to transmit ultrasound waves (ultrasound scan) towards the region of interest and receive the echoes. The processor 30 generates an ultrasound image based on the echoes. In response to a user-input command to freeze or save the ultrasound image, the processor 30 establishes an association between the ultrasound image and the section corresponding to the selected identification map, indicating that the section has obtained a corresponding ultrasound image. The selected identification map is then replaced with a thumbnail of one or more frames from the ultrasound image; subsequently, the section is displayed as a thumbnail. For example, after the human-computer interaction device 40 receives a user's command to freeze an image, the processor 30 freezes the ultrasound image and establishes an association between the ultrasound image and the cross-section corresponding to the selected marker image. The selected marker image is replaced with a thumbnail of one or more frames from the frozen ultrasound image. This signifies that the cross-section has obtained a corresponding ultrasound image, and the cross-section is then displayed as a thumbnail. Subsequent operations such as annotation and measurement can be performed on the frozen ultrasound image according to user commands. Alternatively, after the human-computer interaction device 40 receives a user's command to save an ultrasound image, the processor 30 saves the ultrasound image and establishes an association between the ultrasound image and the cross-section corresponding to the selected marker image. The selected marker image is replaced with a thumbnail of one or more frames from the saved ultrasound image. This signifies that the cross-section has obtained a corresponding ultrasound image, and the cross-section is then displayed as a thumbnail. In other words, the completed cross-section is displayed as a thumbnail of the ultrasound image.

[0040] In other embodiments, a screenshot of the ultrasound image during storage can be used instead of a thumbnail to represent the completed cross-section; the principle is similar and will not be elaborated further.

[0041] After the human-computer interaction device 40 receives a user's instruction to pause the ultrasound examination process, it saves the current state of all sections in the ultrasound examination process. The state of each section includes whether a corresponding ultrasound image has been obtained and whether a corresponding ultrasound image has not been obtained. For fetal ultrasound examinations, since the fetal position is not constant, it is often difficult to obtain all the required ultrasound images smoothly. Therefore, it is necessary to pause the examination and resume it after the pregnant woman has moved around for a period of time. After the human-computer interaction device 40 receives a user's instruction to resume the ultrasound examination process, it reads the saved state of all sections and displays preset markers of all sections in the ultrasound examination process that have not obtained corresponding ultrasound images on the display interface of the human-computer interaction device 40. It also displays thumbnails of all sections in the ultrasound examination process that have obtained corresponding ultrasound images. Therefore, the instruction to start an ultrasound examination process includes not only the instruction to start the ultrasound examination process for the first time, but also the instruction to resume the ultrasound examination process. In this way, even on a display interface with a mix of completed and incomplete sections, the user can clearly distinguish the incomplete sections and start scanning them, resulting in high work efficiency.

[0042] Furthermore, this ultrasound diagnostic device can also centrally display incomplete sections. For example, after the human-computer interaction device 40 receives a user's instruction to display incomplete sections, the processor 30 checks whether the sections to be examined in the initiated ultrasound examination process are associated with ultrasound images. If so, it considers that the section has obtained an ultrasound image; otherwise, it considers that the section has not obtained an ultrasound image. A preset identification map of all sections in the initiated ultrasound examination process that have not obtained corresponding ultrasound images is then displayed on the display interface. Users only need to issue an instruction to see all incomplete sections and then perform a scan, which is convenient and quick.

[0043] In one embodiment, after the human-computer interaction device 40 receives a user's instruction to start an ultrasound examination process, the processor 30 is further configured to detect whether the sections to be examined in the ultrasound examination process have obtained corresponding ultrasound images. For example, it detects whether the sections to be examined in the ultrasound examination process are associated with ultrasound images. If so, it is considered that the section has obtained an ultrasound image; otherwise, it is considered that the section has not obtained an ultrasound image. The processor 30 displays all sections of the ultrasound examination process on the display interface of the human-computer interaction device 40. Sections that have not obtained corresponding ultrasound images are displayed in the form of preset marker images, while sections that have obtained corresponding ultrasound images are displayed in the form of thumbnails of their ultrasound images. The section names can also be displayed on the thumbnails. Since ultrasound images are dark, the preset marker images and thumbnails are used to highlight the sections. Figure 2 There is a significant visual difference, and users can clearly distinguish which cuts are completed and which are not.

[0044] Upon power-on, when the ultrasound examination process is first initiated, the display screen shows all incomplete sections. The identification map of each section is associated with its initiation command; that is, the identification map is selectable, and the examination process for that section is initiated when the user selects it. Specifically, after the user selects an identification map via the human-computer interaction device 40, the processor 30 initiates the examination process for the section corresponding to the selected map, activating the transmit / receive control circuit 20. This circuit controls the ultrasound probe 10 to transmit ultrasound waves (ultrasound scan) towards the region of interest and receive the echoes. The processor 30 generates an ultrasound image based on the echoes. In response to a user-input command to freeze or save the ultrasound image, the processor 30 establishes an association between the ultrasound image and the section corresponding to the selected identification map, indicating that the section has obtained a corresponding ultrasound image. The selected identification map is then replaced with a thumbnail of one or more frames from the ultrasound image; subsequently, the section is displayed as a thumbnail. For example, after the human-computer interaction device 40 receives a user's command to freeze an image, the processor 30 freezes the ultrasound image and establishes an association between the ultrasound image and the cross-section corresponding to the selected marker image. The selected marker image is replaced with a thumbnail of one or more frames from the frozen ultrasound image. This signifies that the cross-section has obtained a corresponding ultrasound image, and the cross-section is then displayed as a thumbnail. Subsequent operations such as annotation and measurement can be performed on the frozen ultrasound image according to user commands. Alternatively, after the human-computer interaction device 40 receives a user's command to save an ultrasound image, the processor 30 saves the ultrasound image and establishes an association between the ultrasound image and the cross-section corresponding to the selected marker image. The selected marker image is replaced with a thumbnail of one or more frames from the saved ultrasound image. This signifies that the cross-section has obtained a corresponding ultrasound image, and the cross-section is then displayed as a thumbnail. In other words, the completed cross-section is displayed as a thumbnail of the ultrasound image.

[0045] In other embodiments, a screenshot of the ultrasound image during storage can be used instead of a thumbnail to represent the completed cross-section; the principle is similar and will not be elaborated further.

[0046] After receiving a user's command to pause the ultrasound examination process, the human-computer interaction device 40 pauses the ultrasound examination process. After receiving a user's command to resume the ultrasound examination process, the human-computer interaction device 40 checks whether the sections to be examined in the ultrasound examination process have obtained corresponding ultrasound images. The display interface of the human-computer interaction device 40 displays preset markers for all sections in the ultrasound examination process that have not obtained corresponding ultrasound images, and also displays thumbnails of all sections in the ultrasound examination process that have obtained ultrasound images. Therefore, the command to start an ultrasound examination process includes not only the command to start the ultrasound examination process for the first time, but also the command to resume the ultrasound examination process. In this way, even on a display interface where completed and incomplete sections are mixed, the user can clearly distinguish the incomplete sections and initiate their scanning, resulting in high work efficiency.

[0047] Furthermore, this ultrasound diagnostic device can also centrally display incomplete sections. For example, after the human-computer interaction device 40 receives a user's instruction to display incomplete sections, the processor 30 checks whether the sections to be examined in the initiated ultrasound examination process are associated with ultrasound images. If so, it is assumed that the section has obtained an ultrasound image; otherwise, it is assumed that the section has not obtained an ultrasound image. A preset identification map of all sections in the initiated ultrasound examination process that have not obtained corresponding ultrasound images is displayed on the display interface. The user only needs to issue an instruction to see all incomplete sections and then perform a scan, which is convenient and quick.

[0048] The ultrasound diagnostic device provided by this invention helps ultrasound physicians quickly retrieve incomplete sections within an automated workflow using a graphical approach. This graphical approach visualizes the scanning target by providing users with a main schematic diagram showing the outline of the scanned area (section), allowing users to intuitively identify which sections are incomplete and clearly distinguish them from completed sections. This eliminates the need for detailed text reading, reducing the probability of errors during busy work. This method enables physicians to have a comprehensive understanding and control of the scanning progress, allowing for rapid response to currently initiated sections. Furthermore, it allows physicians to focus on incomplete sections when selecting sections, quickly identifying the desired sections for more targeted and efficient work.

[0049] Based on the ultrasound examination equipment provided in the above embodiments, the present invention provides a method for quickly locating incomplete sections, such as... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown.

[0050] like Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, the method for quickly finding incomplete sections includes the following steps:

[0051] Step 1: Receive the user's command to start an ultrasound examination process, wherein the ultrasound examination process includes multiple pre-set sections to be scanned. The ultrasound examination process includes multiple pre-set sections to be scanned, which can guide the user through a certain type of ultrasound examination, such as abdominal ultrasound, echocardiography, fetal ultrasound, etc. Taking the fetal ultrasound examination process as an example, it includes four examinations: fetal brain and face, fetal heart and chest, fetal abdomen and spine, and fetal limbs. Each examination includes multiple sections to be scanned. It can be seen that a fetal ultrasound examination involves scanning a dozen or twenty sections. Using this invention, after the user inputs the command to start an ultrasound examination process, a preset marker image of all sections in the ultrasound examination process that have not yet yielded ultrasound images can be seen on the display interface, facilitating the search for incomplete sections.

[0052] Step 2: Display a preset marker image on the display interface for the sections of the ultrasound examination process for which the corresponding ultrasound image has not yet been obtained. For example, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the identification diagram includes a main schematic diagram b reflecting the outline of the cross-section, meaning each cross-section has a corresponding identification diagram. Compared to existing technologies that only use text to distinguish cross-sections, in this invention, users can quickly distinguish each cross-section based on the main schematic diagram, improving work efficiency. Of course, in addition to using the main schematic diagram b for differentiation, the identification diagram also includes the cross-section name a displayed in text form or as a letter code to avoid errors. Figure 2 and Figure 3 The section name 'a' is displayed in text. When a section is not yet complete, it is displayed as "main schematic diagram 'b' + section name 'a'" on the interface. The main schematic diagram 'b' is designed as an anatomical line drawing that is easy for doctors to associate with and matches the section, making it easy for users to quickly identify the section.

[0053] Specifically, after the human-computer interaction device receives a user's command to start an ultrasound examination process, the processor displays all sections of the ultrasound examination process on the display interface of the human-computer interaction device. Sections for which corresponding ultrasound images have not yet been obtained are displayed as preset marker images, while sections for which corresponding ultrasound images have been obtained are displayed as thumbnails of their ultrasound images. The thumbnails may also display the section names. Because ultrasound images are dark, the preset marker images and thumbnails... Figure 2 There is a significant visual difference, allowing users to clearly distinguish which sections are completed and which are not. When the ultrasound examination is first started after powering on, the display screen shows only incomplete sections.

[0054] Step 3: Receive the selection signal from the user to select the icon, and determine the selected icon based on the selection signal.

[0055] Step 4: Initiate the inspection process for the section corresponding to the selected marker image to perform an ultrasound scan of the region of interest and obtain an ultrasound image. That is, the marker image for the section is associated with the start command for that section. The marker image is optional; the inspection process for that section is initiated when the user selects the marker image. Specifically, after the user selects a marker image through the human-computer interaction device, the processor initiates the inspection process for the section corresponding to the user-selected marker image, activates the transmit / receive control circuit to control the ultrasound probe to emit ultrasound waves (ultrasound scan) towards the region of interest, and receives the echoes of the ultrasound waves. The processor generates an ultrasound image based on the echoes of the ultrasound waves.

[0056] Step 5: In response to the user's input command to freeze or save the ultrasound image, establish an association between the ultrasound image and the cross-section corresponding to the selected marker image, indicating that the cross-section has obtained a corresponding ultrasound image. Replace the selected marker image with a thumbnail of one or more frames from the ultrasound image, and then display the cross-section in thumbnail form. For example, after the human-computer interaction device receives the user's input command to freeze the image, the processor freezes the ultrasound image and establishes an association between the ultrasound image and the cross-section corresponding to the selected marker image. Replace the selected marker image with a thumbnail of one or more frames from the frozen ultrasound image. This indicates that the cross-section has obtained a corresponding ultrasound image, and then display the cross-section in thumbnail form. Subsequently, annotation, measurement, and other operations can be performed on the frozen ultrasound image according to the user's instructions. Alternatively, the human-computer interaction device receives a user's instruction to save an ultrasound image. The processor saves the ultrasound image, establishes a correlation between the ultrasound image and the cross-section, and replaces the selected identifier image with a thumbnail of one or more frames from the saved ultrasound image. This indicates that the cross-section has obtained a corresponding ultrasound image, and the cross-section is then displayed as a thumbnail. That is, the completed cross-section is displayed as a thumbnail of the ultrasound image. In other embodiments, a screenshot taken when saving the ultrasound image can be used instead of a thumbnail to represent the completed cross-section.

[0057] Step 6: After the human-computer interaction device receives the user's instruction to pause the ultrasound examination process, it saves the current state of all sections in the ultrasound examination process; the state of the sections includes: sections that have obtained the corresponding ultrasound image and sections that have not obtained the corresponding ultrasound image. For fetal ultrasound examinations, since the fetal position is not constant, it is often difficult to obtain all the required ultrasound images smoothly, so it is necessary to pause and resume the examination after the pregnant woman has moved around for a period of time.

[0058] Step 7: After the human-computer interaction device receives the user's instruction to resume the ultrasound examination process, it reads the status of all saved sections and displays preset markers for all sections in the ultrasound examination process that have not yet obtained corresponding ultrasound images on the display interface of the human-computer interaction device. It also displays thumbnails of all sections in the ultrasound examination process that have obtained corresponding ultrasound images. Therefore, the instruction to start an ultrasound examination process includes not only the instruction to start the ultrasound examination process for the first time, but also the instruction to resume the ultrasound examination process. In this way, even on a display interface where completed and incomplete sections are mixed, the user can clearly distinguish the incomplete sections and initiate scanning of them, resulting in high work efficiency.

[0059] Furthermore, this method can also centrally display incomplete sections. For example, after the human-computer interaction device receives a user's instruction to display incomplete sections, the processor checks whether the sections to be examined in the initiated ultrasound examination process are associated with ultrasound images. If so, it is assumed that the section has obtained an ultrasound image; otherwise, it is assumed that the section has not obtained an ultrasound image. A preset identification map of all sections in the initiated ultrasound examination process that have not obtained corresponding ultrasound images is displayed on the display interface. The user only needs to issue an instruction to see all incomplete sections and then perform a scan, which is convenient and quick.

[0060] like Figure 5 In the illustrated embodiment, the method for quickly finding incomplete sections includes the following steps:

[0061] Step 1: Receive the user's instruction to start an ultrasound examination process, wherein the ultrasound examination process includes multiple pre-set sections that need to be scanned.

[0062] Step 2': Detect whether the sections to be examined in the ultrasound examination process have obtained corresponding ultrasound images. Display preset marker images of all sections in the ultrasound examination process that have not obtained ultrasound images on the display interface. For example, the processor detects whether the sections to be examined in the ultrasound examination process are associated with ultrasound images. If so, it is considered that the section has obtained an ultrasound image; otherwise, it is considered that the section has not obtained an ultrasound image. Then, all sections of the ultrasound examination process are displayed on the display interface of the human-computer interaction device. Sections that have not obtained corresponding ultrasound images are displayed in the form of preset marker images, and sections that have obtained corresponding ultrasound images are displayed in the form of thumbnails of their ultrasound images. The section name can also be displayed on the thumbnails. Because ultrasound images are dark, the preset marker images and thumbnails are... Figure 2 There is a significant visual difference, allowing users to clearly distinguish which sections are completed and which are not. When the ultrasound examination is first started after powering on, the display screen shows only incomplete sections.

[0063] Step 3: Receive the selection signal from the user to select the icon, and determine the selected icon based on the selection signal.

[0064] Step 4: Initiate the inspection process for the section corresponding to the selected identifier to perform ultrasound scanning on the region of interest and obtain ultrasound images. That is, the identifier for the section is associated with the initiation command for that section. The identifier is optional; the inspection process for that section is initiated when the user selects the identifier.

[0065] Specifically, after the user selects an icon through the human-computer interaction device, the processor initiates the inspection process for the corresponding section of the selected icon. This involves activating the transmit / receive control circuit to control the ultrasound probe to emit ultrasound waves (ultrasound scanning) towards the region of interest and to receive the echoes of the ultrasound waves. The processor then generates an ultrasound image based on the echoes.

[0066] Step 5: In response to the user's input command to freeze or save the ultrasound image, establish an association between the ultrasound image and the cross-section corresponding to the selected marker image, indicating that the cross-section has obtained a corresponding ultrasound image, and replace the selected marker image with a thumbnail of one or more frames of the ultrasound image; then the cross-section is displayed in thumbnail form. For example, after the human-computer interaction device receives the user's input command to freeze the image, the processor freezes the ultrasound image and establishes an association between the ultrasound image and the cross-section corresponding to the selected marker image, replacing the selected marker image with a thumbnail of one or more frames of the frozen ultrasound image. This indicates that the cross-section has obtained a corresponding ultrasound image, and then the cross-section is displayed in thumbnail form. Subsequently, the frozen ultrasound image can be annotated, measured, and operated according to the user's instructions. Alternatively, the human-computer interaction device receives a user's instruction to save an ultrasound image. The processor saves the ultrasound image, establishes a correlation between the ultrasound image and the cross-section, and replaces the selected identifier image with a thumbnail of one or more frames from the saved ultrasound image. This indicates that the cross-section has obtained a corresponding ultrasound image, and the cross-section is then displayed as a thumbnail. That is, the completed cross-section is displayed as a thumbnail of the ultrasound image. In other embodiments, a screenshot taken when saving the ultrasound image can be used instead of a thumbnail to represent the completed cross-section.

[0067] After receiving a user's command to pause the ultrasound examination process, the human-computer interaction device pauses the ultrasound examination process. Upon receiving a user's command to resume the ultrasound examination process, the device checks whether the corresponding ultrasound images have been obtained for the sections to be examined. The device then displays preset markers for all sections in the ultrasound examination process that have not yet obtained corresponding ultrasound images, as well as thumbnails of all sections that have obtained corresponding ultrasound images. Therefore, the command to start an ultrasound examination process includes not only the initial start command but also the command to resume the ultrasound examination process. This allows the user to clearly distinguish incomplete sections from the mixed display of completed and incomplete sections and initiate their scanning, resulting in high work efficiency.

[0068] Furthermore, this method can also centrally display incomplete sections. For example, after the human-computer interaction device receives a user's instruction to display incomplete sections, the processor checks whether the sections to be examined in the initiated ultrasound examination process are associated with ultrasound images. If so, it is assumed that the section has obtained an ultrasound image; otherwise, it is assumed that the section has not obtained an ultrasound image. A preset identification map of all sections in the initiated ultrasound examination process that have not obtained corresponding ultrasound images is displayed on the display interface. The user only needs to issue an instruction to see all incomplete sections and then perform a scan, which is convenient and quick.

[0069] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the functions of the various methods in the above embodiments can be implemented by hardware or by computer programs. When all or part of the functions in the above embodiments are implemented by computer programs, the program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, which may include: read-only memory, random access memory, disk, optical disk, hard disk, etc., and the program is executed by a computer to achieve the above functions. For example, the program can be stored in the memory of a device, and when the program in the memory is executed by the processor, all or part of the above functions can be achieved. In addition, when all or part of the functions in the above embodiments are implemented by computer programs, the program can also be stored in a server, another computer, disk, optical disk, flash drive, or external hard drive, etc., and can be downloaded or copied to the memory of a local device, or the system of the local device can be updated. When the program in the memory is executed by the processor, all or part of the functions in the above embodiments can be achieved.

[0070] This document describes various exemplary embodiments with reference to them. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that changes and modifications can be made to the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of this document. For example, various operational steps and components for performing operational steps can be implemented in different ways depending on the specific application or considering any number of cost functions associated with the operation of the system (e.g., one or more steps can be deleted, modified, or combined with other steps).

[0071] Furthermore, as those skilled in the art will understand, the principles herein can be reflected in a computer program product on a computer-readable storage medium pre-loaded with computer-readable program code. Any tangible, non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be used, including magnetic storage devices (hard disks, floppy disks, etc.), optical storage devices (CD-ROMs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, etc.), flash memory, and / or the like. These computer program instructions may be loaded onto a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus to form a machine, such that instructions, which execute on the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, can generate means for performing a specified function. These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that can instruct the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to operate in a particular manner, such that instructions stored in the computer-readable storage medium can form an article of manufacture, including means for implementing the specified function. The computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to perform a series of operational steps on the computer or other programmable apparatus to produce a computer-implemented process, such that instructions, which execute on the computer or other programmable apparatus, can provide steps for implementing the specified function.

[0072] While the principles herein have been illustrated in various embodiments, numerous modifications to the structure, arrangement, proportions, elements, materials, and components, particularly suited to specific environmental and operational requirements, may be used without departing from the principles and scope of this disclosure. These modifications and other alterations or alterations will be included within the scope of this document.

[0073] The foregoing specific descriptions have been described with reference to various embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Therefore, considerations for this disclosure are to be illustrative rather than restrictive, and all such modifications are to be included within its scope. Similarly, advantages, other advantages, and solutions to problems with respect to various embodiments have been described above. However, benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any elements that produce these, or make them more explicit, should not be construed as critical, essential, or necessary. The term “comprising” and any other variations thereof as used herein are non-exclusive inclusion, meaning that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed or not part of the process, method, system, article, or apparatus. Furthermore, the term “coupled” and any other variations thereof as used herein refer to physical connections, electrical connections, magnetic connections, optical connections, communication connections, functional connections, and / or any other connections.

[0074] Those skilled in the art will recognize that many changes can be made to the details of the above embodiments without departing from the basic principles of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the invention should be determined according to the following claims.

Claims

1. A method for rapidly locating incomplete sections using an ultrasound diagnostic device, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Receive a user input command to start an ultrasound examination process, wherein the ultrasound examination process includes multiple pre-set sections that need to be scanned. The display interface shows a preset marker diagram of the cross-section of the ultrasound image that has not yet been obtained in the ultrasound examination process. Receive a selection signal from the user to select the icon, and determine the selected icon based on the selection signal; The inspection process of the section corresponding to the selected identification image is initiated to perform ultrasound scanning on the region of interest to obtain an ultrasound image; In response to a user-input command to freeze or save an ultrasound image, an association is established between the ultrasound image and the cross-section corresponding to the selected identifier image, and the selected identifier image is replaced with a screenshot taken when saving the ultrasound image.

2. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Before displaying the preset marker image of the cross-section of the ultrasound image obtained in the ultrasound examination process on the display interface, the procedure further includes the following steps: The ultrasound examination process is used to check whether the corresponding ultrasound images have been obtained for the sections that need to be examined.

3. The method as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The identification diagram includes a main schematic diagram reflecting the profile of the cross section.

4. The method as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The identification diagram also includes the cross-sectional names displayed in text form or as letter codes.

5. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes the following steps: Upon receiving a user's instruction to pause the ultrasound examination process, the current state of all sections in the ultrasound examination process is saved, including the state of the sections: sections that have obtained corresponding ultrasound images and sections that have not obtained corresponding ultrasound images. Upon receiving a user's instruction to resume the ultrasound examination process, the system reads the status of all saved sections and displays a preset marker image of the sections for which no corresponding ultrasound image was obtained during the ultrasound examination process on the display interface.

6. The method as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, Also includes: In response to the user's command to display incomplete sections, the system detects whether the sections to be examined in the started ultrasound examination process have obtained corresponding ultrasound images, and displays preset identification maps of all sections in the started ultrasound examination process that have not obtained corresponding ultrasound images on the display interface.

7. The method as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The step of detecting whether the corresponding ultrasound image has been obtained for the section to be examined in the ultrasound examination process includes: The ultrasound examination process detects whether the section to be examined is associated with an ultrasound image. If so, the section is considered to have an ultrasound image; otherwise, the section is considered not to have an ultrasound image.

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