Method for operating a control setting of an ultrasound probe, method for operating an ultrasound probe and ultrasound apparatus

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an operating setting method of an ultrasonic probe, an operating method and an ultrasonic equipment. The ultrasonic probe is connected with a terminal equipment, and a pressure sensing device for collecting pressure data in a preset area is arranged on the ultrasonic probe. The operating setting method comprises: in response to the terminal equipment being in a hot area setting mode, collecting pressure data of at least one position point in the preset area based on the pressure sensing device; determining a user operation area from the preset area according to the pressure data, and arranging a plurality of operating functions in the user operation area. The present disclosure sets a pressure sensing device for collecting pressure data in a preset area on the ultrasonic probe, replaces fixed physical buttons based on pressure sensing technology, allows the user to set a user operation area suitable for himself, effectively improves the operating convenience of the user, and allows the user to perform an interaction mode other than tapping, so as to adapt to the diversified and flexible operation requirements of the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of medical technology, and in particular to a method for controlling and setting up an ultrasound probe, a control method, and an ultrasound device. Background Technology

[0002] Ultrasound equipment mainly consists of four parts: ultrasound probe, main unit system, display device and recording device. The components work together to achieve real-time imaging of human tissues. Due to its convenient operation, non-invasiveness and no radiation, it has been widely used in the field of clinical organ examination and lesion screening.

[0003] However, existing ultrasound probes typically use fixed physical buttons, with each function button positioned in a fixed location and covering a limited area, failing to meet the diverse and flexible operational needs of users. For portable ultrasound devices such as handheld ultrasound machines, although they can be operated using external terminals (e.g., mobile phones), in actual use, the user's hands are usually occupied, or the terminal is beyond the comfortable reach of the arm, making it difficult to adjust ultrasound parameters in a timely manner. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this disclosure is to overcome the shortcomings of the fixed physical buttons of the existing ultrasonic probe, which cannot adapt to diverse operating needs and make it difficult to adjust the ultrasonic parameters in a timely manner. This disclosure provides an ultrasonic probe control setting method, control method and ultrasonic equipment.

[0005] This disclosure solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solution:

[0006] A first aspect of this disclosure provides a method for controlling and setting up an ultrasonic probe, wherein the ultrasonic probe is connected to a terminal device, and the ultrasonic probe is equipped with a pressure sensing device for collecting pressure data within a preset area. The method for controlling and setting up the probe includes:

[0007] In response to the terminal device being in hot zone setting mode, pressure data at at least one location point in the preset area collected by the pressure sensing device is used.

[0008] Based on the pressure data, the user operation area is determined from the preset area, and several control functions are deployed in the user operation area.

[0009] Optionally, the pressure sensing device includes at least two pressure sensors disposed at different positions in the preset area, and the pressure sensors are coupled by a force transmission structure, so that the pressure sensors can collaboratively detect the pressure data of any touch point in the preset area.

[0010] or,

[0011] The pressure sensing device includes a matrix of flexible pressure sensors arranged in the preset area.

[0012] Optionally, the step of determining the user operation area from the preset area based on the pressure data includes:

[0013] In response to the terminal device being in a user login state, the user operation area corresponding to the logged-in user is determined from the preset area based on several pressure data collected by the pressure sensing device at different times.

[0014] Optionally, the step of determining the user operation area corresponding to the logged-in user from the preset area based on a plurality of pressure data collected by the pressure sensing device at different times includes:

[0015] In response to the pressure sensing device including the dot matrix flexible pressure sensor, the user's grip posture and the corresponding user operation area are determined based on several pressure data collected by the dot matrix flexible pressure sensor at different times.

[0016] Optionally, the step of arranging several control functions in the user operation area includes:

[0017] According to the pre-configured function distribution rules, the user operation area is divided into several first sub-areas, and the corresponding control function and its corresponding trigger gesture are set in each first sub-area.

[0018] or,

[0019] In response to the terminal device receiving a user function setting instruction, the user operation area is divided into several second sub-areas according to the user function setting instruction, and the corresponding control function and its corresponding trigger gesture are set in each second sub-area.

[0020] Optionally, the step of arranging several control functions in the user operation area further includes:

[0021] In response to the terminal device receiving a scanning parameter setting instruction, the action element corresponding to the operation parameter in the scanning parameter setting instruction is determined based on the pressure data;

[0022] Configure the correspondence between the operation parameters and the action elements for the control function;

[0023] The action elements include at least one of operation speed, operation distance, and operation direction.

[0024] A second aspect of this disclosure provides a method for controlling an ultrasonic probe, wherein the ultrasonic probe is connected to a terminal device, and the ultrasonic probe is equipped with a pressure sensing device for collecting pressure data within a preset area. The control method includes:

[0025] In response to the terminal device being in scanning mode, configure the target operating area and its control functions;

[0026] The target operating area and its control functions are preset using the control setting method described in the first aspect of this disclosure;

[0027] The pressure sensing device identifies the user's gestures and sub-areas within the target operating area;

[0028] In response to the user's operation gesture matching the trigger gesture of the target control function deployed in the operation sub-area, the target control function is executed.

[0029] Optionally, the step of configuring the target operating area and its control functions includes:

[0030] In response to the pressure sensing device including a dot matrix flexible pressure sensor, the target grip posture is determined based on the pressure data collected by the dot matrix flexible pressure sensor.

[0031] According to the pre-configured operation area division rules, the target operation area and its control functions corresponding to the target grip posture are determined; or, in response to the terminal device being in a user login state, the target operation area and its control functions are determined according to the logged-in user and the target grip posture.

[0032] Optionally, the step of performing the target control function includes:

[0033] The motion elements of the user's operation gesture are determined based on the pressure data, and the motion elements include at least one of operation speed, operation distance, and operation direction.

[0034] Based on the motion elements, the target operation parameters of the target control function are determined, and the target control function is executed according to the target operation parameters;

[0035] And / or,

[0036] Electronic paper is provided in the preset area on the ultrasonic probe;

[0037] Prior to the step of recognizing the user's gesture and operation sub-region within the target operation area based on the pressure sensing device, the control method further includes:

[0038] Based on the electronic paper display of the target operation area and the control functions corresponding to each sub-area within the target operation area;

[0039] And / or,

[0040] A hydraulic pump or an electroosmotic pump is provided in the preset area on the ultrasonic probe;

[0041] Prior to the step of recognizing the user's gesture and operation sub-region within the target operation area based on the pressure sensing device, the control method further includes:

[0042] The hydraulic pump or the electroosmotic pump forms a 3D surface in the target operating area;

[0043] And / or,

[0044] The ultrasonic probe is equipped with a vibration device;

[0045] After the step of matching the user's gesture with the trigger gesture of the target control function deployed in the operation sub-area, and before the step of executing the target control function, the control method further includes:

[0046] The vibration device is driven to vibrate.

[0047] A third aspect of this disclosure provides a control and setting system for an ultrasonic probe, wherein the ultrasonic probe is connected to a terminal device, and the ultrasonic probe is equipped with a pressure sensing device for collecting pressure data within a preset area. The control and setting system includes:

[0048] The acquisition module is used to respond to the terminal device being in the hot zone setting mode, based on the pressure data of at least one location point in the preset area acquired by the pressure sensing device;

[0049] The setting module is used to determine the user operation area from the preset area based on the pressure data, and to set up several control functions in the user operation area.

[0050] A fourth aspect of this disclosure provides a control system for an ultrasonic probe, the ultrasonic probe being connected to a terminal device, the ultrasonic probe being equipped with a pressure sensing device for acquiring pressure data within a preset area, and the control system comprising:

[0051] The configuration module is used to configure the target operation area and its control functions in response to the terminal device being in scanning mode;

[0052] The target operating area and its control functions are preset using the control setting system described in the third aspect of this disclosure;

[0053] The recognition module is used to recognize user operation gestures and operation sub-areas in the target operation area based on the pressure sensing device;

[0054] An execution module is used to execute the target control function in response to the user's operation gesture matching the trigger gesture of the target control function deployed in the operation sub-area.

[0055] A fifth aspect of this disclosure provides an ultrasound device, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and for running on the processor, wherein the processor executes the computer program to implement the ultrasound probe control setting method of the first aspect of this disclosure, or the ultrasound probe control method of the second aspect of this disclosure.

[0056] A sixth aspect of this disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, when the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the ultrasonic probe control and setting method described in the first aspect of this disclosure, or the ultrasonic probe control method described in the second aspect of this disclosure.

[0057] A seventh aspect of this disclosure provides a computer program product, including a computer program, characterized in that, when the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the ultrasonic probe control setting method described in the first aspect of this disclosure, or the ultrasonic probe control method described in the second aspect of this disclosure.

[0058] Based on common knowledge in the field, the above optional conditions can be combined arbitrarily to obtain the optional examples of this disclosure.

[0059] The positive and progressive effects of this disclosure are as follows: by setting a pressure sensing device on the ultrasonic probe for collecting pressure data within a preset area, and replacing fixed physical buttons with pressure sensing technology, users can set their own user operation area, effectively improving the user's ease of operation; by measuring the pressure value changes at different locations, users can perform interactive modes other than tapping, to adapt to the diverse and flexible operation needs of users; and the pressure sensing has strong adaptability, and can be used in scenarios where gloves or sterile covers are worn, effectively improving the ease of operation and wide applicability of the ultrasonic probe. Attached Figure Description

[0060] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the control and setup method for the ultrasonic probe disclosed herein;

[0061] Figure 2 This is a first structural schematic diagram of the ultrasonic probe disclosed herein;

[0062] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second structure of the ultrasonic probe disclosed herein;

[0063] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the third structure of the ultrasonic probe disclosed herein;

[0064] Figure 5 This is a first schematic diagram of the operation and setup process of the ultrasonic probe disclosed herein;

[0065] Figure 6 This is a second schematic diagram of the operation and setup process of the ultrasonic probe disclosed herein;

[0066] Figure 7 This is a first schematic diagram of the operation and setup process of the ultrasonic probe disclosed herein;

[0067] Figure 8 This is a first schematic diagram of the operation and setup process of the ultrasonic probe disclosed herein;

[0068] Figure 9 This is a first schematic diagram of the operation and setup process of the ultrasonic probe disclosed herein;

[0069] Figure 10 This is a first schematic diagram of the operation and setup process of the ultrasonic probe disclosed herein;

[0070] Figure 11 This is a first schematic diagram of the operation and setup process of the ultrasonic probe disclosed herein;

[0071] Figure 12 This is a flowchart of the ultrasonic probe control method disclosed herein;

[0072] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the control and setting system of the ultrasonic probe disclosed herein;

[0073] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the control system of the ultrasonic probe disclosed herein. Detailed Implementation

[0074] The present disclosure is further illustrated below by way of embodiments, but the present disclosure is not limited to the scope of the embodiments described herein.

[0075] The prefixes such as "first" and "second" used in this disclosure are merely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not limit the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the described objects. The use of ordinal numbers and other prefixes used to distinguish descriptive objects in this disclosure does not constitute a limitation on the described objects. The description of the described objects is given in the claims or the context of the embodiments, and should not be construed as an unnecessary limitation. Furthermore, in the description of this embodiment, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0076] Example 1

[0077] In one specific embodiment of this disclosure, a method for controlling and setting an ultrasonic probe is provided. The ultrasonic probe is connected to a terminal device, and the ultrasonic probe is equipped with a pressure sensing device for collecting pressure data within a preset area, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the control setup method includes:

[0078] S11. In response to the terminal device being in hot zone setting mode, pressure data at at least one location point in a preset area collected by the pressure sensing device.

[0079] S12. Determine the user operation area from the preset area based on the pressure data, and set up several control functions in the user operation area.

[0080] Specifically, a pressure sensing device for collecting pressure data can be set within a preset area of ​​the ultrasonic probe, such as... Figure 2 As shown, a pressure sensor is set in the grip area of ​​the ultrasound probe to collect the pressure data of the user in the grip area, replacing the fixed physical buttons.

[0081] When a user wishes to operate the ultrasound probe in a manner suitable for their hand size, they can enter a hot zone setting mode via the terminal device connected to the ultrasound probe to adaptively set the operating area of ​​the probe. In hot zone setting mode, the user can select an operating area suitable for their hand size by moving their fingers within the grip area of ​​the ultrasound probe. For example, by pressing a point in the grip area, the user's operating area can be formed by extending a preset distance outward from that point as the center. Preferably, the user's operating area can be defined by pressing two accessible extreme points, with the area between the two extreme points serving as the user's operating area, or by circling an accessible operating area within the grip area with their fingers. The user can enter the control setting mode through the display interface of the terminal device connected to the ultrasound probe (such as the display screen of a desktop ultrasound device, the application interface of a handheld ultrasound device, etc.), or through the operation buttons or operating area on the ultrasound probe; this specific embodiment does not limit the specific method of entry.

[0082] During user finger movements, step S11 collects corresponding pressure data through a pressure sensor located in the grip area. Step S12 uses the collected pressure data to determine a user operation area (accessible area) suitable for the user's hand size. Several control functions are then placed in the corresponding user operation area, such as image freeze, image storage, scan mode switching, depth adjustment, and frame selection. This allows the user to operate the ultrasound probe within the accessible area, solving the problem of difficulty in performing ultrasound probe scans with one hand due to differences in hand size and grip position, effectively improving user convenience. Each control function is equipped with a corresponding trigger gesture.

[0083] This specific embodiment sets up a pressure sensing device on the ultrasonic probe to collect pressure data within a preset area. Based on pressure sensing technology, it replaces fixed physical buttons, allowing users to set their own user operation area. This solves the problem that fixed buttons cannot meet the flexible operation needs of users, effectively improving the user's ease of operation. Moreover, the pressure sensing has strong adaptability and can be used in scenarios where gloves or sterile covers are worn, effectively improving the ease of operation and wide applicability of the ultrasonic probe.

[0084] In one specific embodiment, the pressure sensing device includes at least two pressure sensors disposed at different locations within a preset area, and the pressure sensors are coupled by a force transmission structure, enabling the pressure sensors to collaboratively detect pressure data at any touch point within the preset area.

[0085] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, a pressure sensor can be installed at each end of the preset area, such as... Figure 4 As shown, a pressure sensor can also be installed at three different locations within the preset area, with the three pressure sensors not aligned in a straight line. Of course, pressure sensors can also be installed at even more locations.

[0086] By coupling the pressure sensors using a force transmission structure, the target location of the user's finger movement area can be calculated using the pressure data collected by each sensor and the sensor's location, thereby determining the corresponding user operation area. The force transmission structure can be a connection structure formed of rigid materials (such as rigid engineering plastics, fiberglass boards, epoxy boards, thin metal sheets, plastic parts, etc.). Rigid materials are those that only undergo slight deformation or no deformation under external force.

[0087] For example, such as Figure 3As shown, when a user's finger presses on any point between pressure sensors A and B, pressure sensors A and B will each collect pressure data under the action of the rigid material. Based on these two pressure data and the locations of pressure sensors A and B, the target location of the user's finger can be calculated. The preset area refers to the area covered by each pressure sensor and the rigid material connecting them.

[0088] When two pressure sensors are installed in the preset area, such as Figure 5 As shown, a user can first press to determine positioning point 1, and then press to determine positioning point 2. The area between positioning point 1 and positioning point 2 can then be defined as the user's operating area. When at least three pressure sensors are present in the preset area, such as... Figure 6 As shown, users can confirm the range of motion of their fingers by drawing circles in a preset area, thus defining that range as the user's corresponding operation area; for example... Figure 7 As shown, users can also press multiple positioning points 3, 4, 5, and 6 in sequence within the preset area with their fingers to determine the area enclosed by positioning points 3-6 as the user's corresponding operation area.

[0089] This specific implementation can collect pressure data at any point in a preset area using at least two pressure sensors, thereby enabling users to set a user operation area that suits them, effectively improving user operation convenience while reducing costs.

[0090] In one specific embodiment, the pressure sensing device includes a matrix of flexible pressure sensors arranged in a preset area.

[0091] Specifically, such as Figure 8 As shown, a dot matrix flexible pressure sensor can be deployed throughout the gripping area of ​​the ultrasonic probe to accurately collect pressure data at any location within the preset area.

[0092] Users can confirm the range of motion of their fingers by drawing circles in a preset area, or by pressing multiple positioning points in a preset area to determine the range of motion, thus customizing the user's operating area.

[0093] This specific implementation uses a dot-matrix flexible pressure sensor to accurately determine the user's operating area, further improving the user's ease of operation.

[0094] In one specific embodiment, step S12 includes:

[0095] In response to the terminal device being in a user login state, the user operation area corresponding to the logged-in user is determined from the preset area based on several pressure data collected by the pressure sensing device at different times.

[0096] Specifically, when the terminal device is in a user login state, for example, the user logs in through the terminal device display interface that is connected to the ultrasound probe. Based on several pressure data collected by the pressure sensor on the ultrasound probe at different times, such as the pressure generated by the user pressing the button one after another or the pressure generated by the user drawing a circle one after another, the user operation area corresponding to the currently logged-in user is determined, and the association between the currently logged-in user and the corresponding user operation area is established and stored.

[0097] This specific implementation method determines the user operation area corresponding to different logged-in users based on the pressure sensing device, which can meet the personalized needs of different users and effectively improve the user's operation convenience and user experience.

[0098] In one specific embodiment, step S12 further includes:

[0099] The pressure sensing device includes a matrix flexible pressure sensor. Based on several pressure data collected by the matrix flexible pressure sensor at different times, the user's grip posture and the corresponding user operation area are determined.

[0100] Specifically, when a matrix of flexible pressure sensors is installed in the grip area of ​​the ultrasound probe, the user's grip posture can be determined based on the pressure data collected by the matrix of flexible pressure sensors. Figure 9 As shown, different grip postures correspond to different pressure distributions.

[0101] When the ultrasound probe is in user-logged-in mode, a dot-matrix flexible pressure sensor collects pressure data on the user's grip on the probe and the pressure data from finger movements within a preset area. This determines the current grip posture and the corresponding user operation area. Therefore, the user operation area can be adaptively set for different grip postures, allowing it to adjust to the grip posture of different scanning areas. This meets the personalized needs of different users with different grip postures, further improving user convenience and user experience.

[0102] For example, the user holds the ultrasound probe according to the specific grip posture prompted by the display interface. The dot matrix flexible pressure sensor on the ultrasound probe collects the current pressure distribution spectrum. The user determines and sets the user operation area corresponding to the grip posture according to the prompts on the display interface. The above process is repeated multiple times until the user operation area settings corresponding to all grip postures are completed, thereby completing the initialization of the ultrasound probe.

[0103] In one specific embodiment, step S12 includes:

[0104] According to the pre-configured function distribution rules, the user operation area is divided into several first sub-areas, and corresponding control functions and their corresponding trigger gestures are set in each first sub-area.

[0105] Specifically, after determining the user operation area, it can be divided into several first sub-areas and corresponding control functions and trigger gestures within each first sub-area according to pre-configured function distribution rules. Figure 3 Taking two pressure sensors as an example, such as Figure 10 As shown, based on the collected pressure data, the user's two finger touch limit points a and b are determined. The area between a and b is then taken as the user operation area. According to the pre-configured function distribution rules, the user operation area is divided into two first sub-areas, upper and lower, using the perpendicular bisector c of line segment ab. In the upper and lower first sub-areas, image storage function (triggered gesture is press) and mode switching function (triggered gesture is double-tap) are set respectively. In the entire user operation area, frame selection function (triggered gesture is swipe up / swipe down) is set.

[0106] by Figure 7 Taking the definition of the user's operating area as an example, such as Figure 11 As shown, according to the pre-configured function distribution rules, the user operation area is divided into two first sub-areas, upper and lower. In each of these sub-areas, a save function (triggered by a press gesture) and a mode switching function (triggered by a double-tap gesture) are respectively set. Furthermore, in the entire user operation area, a frame selection function (triggered by a left / right swipe gesture) and a zoom-in / zoom-out function (triggered by an up / down swipe gesture) are set. Of course, the pre-configured function distribution rules can also divide the user operation area into multiple first sub-areas (e.g., four), with corresponding control functions and trigger gestures for each sub-area. This specific implementation does not limit this approach.

[0107] Specifically, the user's operation gestures can be identified by collecting pressure value changes at different locations using a pressure sensing device. The user's operation gestures are then compared with the trigger gestures to determine whether they match, thus triggering the corresponding control function.

[0108] This specific implementation allows users to use interaction modes other than tapping by varying the pressure values ​​at different locations, in order to adapt to the diverse and flexible operation needs of users.

[0109] In another specific embodiment, step S12 includes:

[0110] In response to the terminal device receiving a user function setting instruction, the user operation area is divided into several second sub-areas according to the user function setting instruction, and corresponding control functions and their corresponding trigger gestures are set in each second sub-area.

[0111] Specifically, after determining the user's operating area, the user can customize the function distribution settings. This customization is done through the display interface of the terminal device connected to the ultrasound probe. Once configured, user function setting instructions are generated. These instructions can include dividing the user's operating area into several sub-areas, specifying how to divide these sub-areas, setting the location of each control function, and trigger gestures, etc. Alternatively, the location and trigger gestures of each control function can be set sequentially through the interactive display interface.

[0112] For example, based on the user's function setting instructions, the user operation area between line segments ab is divided into three second sub-areas. In each second sub-area, functions such as image saving (triggered by pressing), mode switching (triggered by pressing), and frame selection (triggered by swiping up / down) are set.

[0113] This specific implementation allows users to customize the function distribution settings, enabling them to set corresponding control functions, their settings locations, and trigger gestures in a user operation area that suits their own usage habits. This meets the usage needs of different shortcut keys for different clinical scenarios, further improving the user's control convenience and user experience.

[0114] In one specific embodiment, step S12 further includes:

[0115] In response to the terminal device receiving a scanning parameter setting instruction, the action element corresponding to the operation parameter in the scanning parameter setting instruction is determined based on the pressure data;

[0116] Configure the correspondence between the operation parameters and action elements of the control function;

[0117] The action elements include at least one of the following: operation speed, operation distance, and operation direction.

[0118] Specifically, when users customize the function distribution settings, they can also set the operation parameters corresponding to different actions under each control function. These operation parameters determine the adjustment amount of the scanning parameters (e.g., the frame switching speed). For example, the operation parameters for the frame selection function can be set in the display interface, and the user can perform finger operations within the operating area with a certain sliding speed, sliding distance, and sliding direction. Pressure data collected by a pressure sensor determines the correspondence between the operation parameters and the operation speed, operation distance, and operation direction under the frame selection function. Therefore, during the scanning process, the scanning parameters are adjusted accordingly based on the finger operation actions. Different operation parameters correspond to different functional relationships.

[0119] Of course, users can also choose not to customize the operation parameters, in which case the operation parameters will be adjusted according to the default action elements.

[0120] In one feasible approach, when the pressure sensing device is a dot-matrix flexible pressure sensor, the operation configuration gesture can be directly identified based on the pressure data collected by the dot-matrix flexible pressure sensor, and a correspondence can be established between the operation configuration gesture and the selected control function in the terminal device, without needing to determine the user's operating area. Specifically, the pressure data collected by the dot-matrix flexible pressure sensor can determine the user's grip posture, and based on the user's grip posture, the positions of the thumb, index finger, and middle finger can be determined (the positions of the thumb, index finger, and middle finger differ under different grip postures). Then, based on the positions of different fingers, the corresponding control function for each finger's operation configuration gesture can be determined. For example, a double-click with the index finger can trigger an image freeze function, a double-click with the thumb can trigger an image storage function, a double-click with the middle finger can trigger a scanning mode switching function, and a thumb swipe can trigger a frame selection function, etc.

[0121] Therefore, users only need to move the corresponding finger in the preset area to trigger the corresponding control function, without being restricted by the operation area, which effectively improves the ease of operation and wide applicability of the ultrasound probe.

[0122] This embodiment uses a pressure sensing device on the ultrasonic probe to collect pressure data within a preset area. This pressure sensing technology replaces fixed physical buttons, allowing users to set their own operating area, effectively improving user convenience. Furthermore, by monitoring pressure changes at different locations, it allows users to use interaction modes other than point-and-click, adapting to diverse and flexible user needs. The pressure sensing is also highly adaptable, usable even with gloves or sterile covers, effectively improving the ease of operation and wide applicability of the ultrasonic probe.

[0123] Example 2

[0124] In one specific embodiment of this disclosure, a method for controlling an ultrasonic probe is provided. The ultrasonic probe is connected to a terminal device, and the ultrasonic probe is equipped with a pressure sensing device for collecting pressure data within a preset area, such as... Figure 12 As shown, the control method includes:

[0125] S21. In response to the terminal device being in scanning mode, configure the target operation area and its control functions;

[0126] The target operating area and its control functions are preset using the control setting method in Example 1;

[0127] S22. Identify the user's operation gestures and operation sub-areas within the target operation area based on the pressure sensing device;

[0128] S23. In response to the user's operation gesture matching the trigger gesture of the target control function set in the operation sub-area, execute the target control function.

[0129] Specifically, when the terminal device is in scanning mode, step S21 configures the target operation area and its control functions in the preset area. For example, the entire preset area is used as the target operation area, and each control function is sequentially arranged in the preset area according to preset rules. Alternatively, the corresponding target operation area is determined in the preset area according to the preset operation area and its control function distribution information, and the corresponding control functions are distributed and set in the target operation area so that the user can perform scanning operations in the target operation area.

[0130] For example, when the terminal device is not logged in, the target operation area and control function distribution can be determined according to preset rules, or based on the operation area and control function distribution information configured during the previous use. When the terminal device is logged in, the target operation area can be based on the user's preset operation area, which includes the user-defined layout and trigger gestures for each operation function. Of course, if the currently logged-in user has not preset the user operation area and / or customized the layout and trigger gestures for operation functions, the target operation area, operation function layout, and trigger gestures will still be determined according to preset rules, or the user will be prompted to make custom settings before entering the scanning mode for scanning.

[0131] The scanning mode can be entered through the display interface of the terminal device connected to the ultrasound probe, or through the operation buttons or operation area on the ultrasound probe. This specific implementation does not limit the specific method.

[0132] After determining the target operating area, step S22 can identify the user's operating gesture and the operating sub-area where the user's operating gesture is located based on the pressure data collected by the pressure sensing device in the target operating area.

[0133] When a user's gesture matches the trigger gesture of a target control function set in the operation sub-area, the target control function is triggered, and step S23 executes the target control function. For example, switching modes, freezing / unfreezing, selecting frames, saving images, etc.

[0134] This specific implementation adaptively configures the target operating area and its control functions in scanning mode, and controls the ultrasonic probe by collecting pressure data through a pressure sensor. It is suitable for any usage scenario, such as wearing gloves or a sterile cover, and effectively improves the ease of operation and wide applicability of the ultrasonic probe.

[0135] In one specific embodiment, step S21 includes:

[0136] The pressure sensing device includes a matrix flexible pressure sensor, and the target grip posture is determined based on the pressure data collected by the matrix flexible pressure sensor.

[0137] Based on the pre-configured operation area division rules, determine the target operation area and its control functions corresponding to the target grip posture; or, in response to the terminal device being in a user login state, determine the target operation area and its control functions based on the logged-in user and the target grip posture.

[0138] Specifically, when the pressure sensing device includes a matrix flexible pressure sensor, the target grip posture of the current user can be determined based on the pressure data collected by the matrix flexible pressure sensor. If the terminal device is in a user-unlogged-in state or the logged-in user has not pre-configured the user operation area and control function distribution, the target operation area corresponding to the target grip posture is determined according to the pre-configured operation area and function distribution rules corresponding to different grip postures. If the ultrasonic probe is logged in and the logged-in user has pre-configured the user operation area and control function distribution, the user operation area pre-set by the currently logged-in user corresponding to the target grip posture can be used as the target operation area.

[0139] For example, when a currently logged-in user holds an ultrasound probe in a specific grip posture, the target grip posture is determined based on the pressure distribution characteristics collected by the dot matrix flexible pressure sensor on the ultrasound probe. The user operation area corresponding to the target grip posture is then activated. The location of the target operation area is indicated through a feedback medium (such as electronic paper, 3D surface, etc.), and the control functions are distributed in the target operation area according to preset rules or user-defined rules. The user can trigger the corresponding function to perform the scanning operation by clicking, swiping, or other operations with their fingers.

[0140] This specific implementation method identifies the user's grip posture and adaptively sets a matching user operation area, so that the user operation area can be adaptively adjusted according to the grip posture of different scanning parts, adapting to the user's operating habits, and further effectively improving the convenience of user operation and user experience.

[0141] In one specific embodiment, step S23 includes:

[0142] Based on pressure data, determine the motion elements of the user's operation gestures. The motion elements include at least one of operation speed, operation distance, and operation direction.

[0143] The target operation parameters of the target control function are determined based on the motion elements, and the target control function is executed according to the target operation parameters.

[0144] Specifically, based on the pressure data collected by the pressure sensor, the system determines the user's gesture speed, distance, and direction, and then determines the target operation parameters for the desired control function. For example, based on the pressure data, the system determines the target sliding speed, distance, and direction. First, it determines the corresponding target control function (e.g., frame selection) based on the target sliding direction. Then, it determines the adjustment amount of the target control function (e.g., frame switching speed for frame selection) based on the target sliding speed and distance. Finally, it executes the target control function based on the target operation parameters, thus intuitively meeting parameter adjustment needs and effectively improving scanning efficiency.

[0145] In one specific embodiment, electronic paper is provided in a preset area on the ultrasonic probe;

[0146] Prior to step S22, the manipulation method further includes:

[0147] The electronic paper displays the target operation area and the corresponding control functions of each sub-area within the target operation area.

[0148] Specifically, electronic paper can be set within a preset area of ​​the ultrasound probe. Once the target operating area for the current user is determined, the target operating area and the corresponding control function operation position can be displayed on the electronic paper to facilitate the user's operation of the ultrasound probe.

[0149] It should be noted that when the user adaptively sets the operating area of ​​the ultrasound probe in the control settings mode, the area and the location of the control functions can also be displayed on electronic paper after the user's operating area is determined, so that the user can confirm or adjust the operating area or the location of the control functions.

[0150] In one specific embodiment, a hydraulic pump or an electroosmotic pump is provided in a preset area on the ultrasonic probe;

[0151] Prior to step S22, the manipulation method further includes:

[0152] A 3D surface is formed in the target operating area using a hydraulic pump or an electroosmotic pump.

[0153] Specifically, a hydraulic pump or electroosmotic pump can be installed in the preset area of ​​the ultrasonic probe. After the target operating area of ​​the current user is determined, a 3D surface can be formed in the target operating area by the hydraulic pump or electroosmotic pump to provide blind operation prompts for the user and improve the user experience.

[0154] In one specific embodiment, the ultrasonic probe is provided with a vibration device;

[0155] After the step of matching the user's operation gesture with the trigger gesture of the target control function deployed in the operation sub-area, and before the step of executing the target control function, the control method further includes: driving the vibration device to vibrate.

[0156] Specifically, the ultrasound probe can also be equipped with a vibration device, such as a vibration motor. When the user's operation gesture matches the trigger gesture of the target control function set in the operation sub-area, the vibration of the vibration device will give the user tactile feedback, indicating that the target control function has been triggered, which will significantly improve the user experience and interaction efficiency.

[0157] This embodiment uses a pressure sensing device on the ultrasonic probe to collect pressure data within a preset area. By replacing fixed physical buttons with pressure sensing technology, users can set their own user operation area and use pressure value changes at different locations to allow users to perform interactive modes other than tapping, thus adapting to diverse and flexible user operation needs. Moreover, the pressure sensing is highly adaptable and can be used in scenarios where gloves or sterile covers are worn, effectively improving the ease of operation and wide applicability of the ultrasonic probe.

[0158] Example 3

[0159] In one specific embodiment of this disclosure, a control and setting system for an ultrasonic probe is provided. The ultrasonic probe is connected to a terminal device, and the ultrasonic probe is equipped with a pressure sensing device for collecting pressure data within a preset area, such as... Figure 13 As shown, the control and setting system includes:

[0160] The acquisition module 101 is used to respond to the terminal device being in the hot zone setting mode, based on the pressure data of at least one location point in the preset area acquired by the pressure sensing device;

[0161] The setting module 102 is used to determine the user operation area from the preset area based on the pressure data, and to set up several control functions in the user operation area.

[0162] In one specific embodiment, the pressure sensing device includes at least two pressure sensors disposed at different positions in a preset area, and the pressure sensors are coupled by a force transmission structure, so that the pressure sensors can collaboratively detect the pressure data of any touch point in the preset area.

[0163] or,

[0164] The pressure sensing device includes a matrix of flexible pressure sensors arranged in a preset area.

[0165] In one specific embodiment, the setting module 102 is further configured to, in response to the terminal device being in a user login state, determine the user operation area corresponding to the logged-in user from a preset area based on several pressure data collected by the pressure sensing device at different times.

[0166] In one specific embodiment, the setting module 102 is also used to determine the grip posture of the logged-in user and the corresponding user operation area in response to the pressure sensing device including a dot matrix flexible pressure sensor, based on several pressure data collected by the dot matrix flexible pressure sensor at different times.

[0167] In one specific embodiment, the setting module 102 is further configured to divide the user operation area into several first sub-areas according to a pre-configured function distribution rule, and set corresponding control functions and their corresponding trigger gestures in each first sub-area.

[0168] In another specific embodiment, the setting module 102 is also used to respond to the terminal device receiving a user function setting instruction, divide the user operation area into several second sub-areas according to the user function setting instruction, and set the corresponding control function and its corresponding trigger gesture in each second sub-area.

[0169] In one specific embodiment, the setting module 102 is further configured to, in response to the terminal device receiving a scanning parameter setting instruction, determine the action element corresponding to the operation parameter in the scanning parameter setting instruction based on pressure data;

[0170] Configure the correspondence between the operation parameters and action elements of the control function;

[0171] The action elements include at least one of the following: operation speed, operation distance, and operation direction.

[0172] For the system embodiments, since they basically correspond to the method embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to in the description of the method embodiments. The system embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this disclosure according to actual needs.

[0173] This embodiment uses a pressure sensing device on the ultrasonic probe to collect pressure data within a preset area. By replacing fixed physical buttons with pressure sensing technology, users can set their own user operation area and use pressure value changes at different locations to allow users to perform interactive modes other than tapping, thus adapting to diverse and flexible user operation needs. Moreover, the pressure sensing is highly adaptable and can be used in scenarios where gloves or sterile covers are worn, effectively improving the ease of operation and wide applicability of the ultrasonic probe.

[0174] Example 4

[0175] In one specific embodiment of this disclosure, a control system for an ultrasonic probe is provided. The ultrasonic probe is connected to a terminal device, and the ultrasonic probe is equipped with a pressure sensing device for collecting pressure data within a preset area, such as... Figure 14 As shown, the control system includes:

[0176] Configuration module 201 is used to configure the target operation area and its control functions in response to the terminal device being in scanning mode;

[0177] The target operating area and its control functions are preset using the control setting system of Embodiment 3;

[0178] The recognition module 202 is used to recognize the user's operation gestures and operation sub-areas in the target operation area based on the pressure sensing device;

[0179] The execution module 203 is used to execute the target control function in response to the user's operation gesture matching the trigger gesture of the target control function set in the operation sub-area.

[0180] In one embodiment, the configuration module 201 is further configured to, in response to the pressure sensing device including a dot matrix flexible pressure sensor, determine the target grip posture based on the pressure data collected by the dot matrix flexible pressure sensor.

[0181] The configuration module 201 is also used to determine the target operating area and its control function corresponding to the target grip posture according to the pre-configured operating area division rules; or, in response to the terminal device being in a user login state, to determine the target operating area and its control function according to the logged-in user and the target grip posture.

[0182] In one specific embodiment, the execution module 203 is further configured to determine the motion elements of the user's operation gesture based on the pressure data, the motion elements including at least one of operation speed, operation distance, and operation direction; determine the target operation parameters of the target control function based on the motion elements, and execute the target control function according to the target operation parameters.

[0183] In one specific embodiment, electronic paper is provided in a preset area on the ultrasonic probe;

[0184] The control system also includes:

[0185] The display module is used to display the target operation area and the corresponding control functions of each sub-area within the target operation area based on electronic paper.

[0186] In one specific embodiment, a hydraulic pump or an electroosmotic pump is provided in a preset area on the ultrasonic probe;

[0187] The control system also includes:

[0188] The first prompting module is used to form a 3D surface in the target operating area based on a hydraulic pump or an electroosmotic pump.

[0189] In one specific embodiment, the ultrasonic probe is provided with a vibration device;

[0190] The control system also includes:

[0191] The second prompting module is used to drive the vibration device to vibrate.

[0192] For the system embodiments, since they basically correspond to the method embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to in the description of the method embodiments. The system embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this disclosure according to actual needs.

[0193] This embodiment uses a pressure sensing device on the ultrasonic probe to collect pressure data within a preset area. By replacing fixed physical buttons with pressure sensing technology, users can set their own user operation area and use pressure value changes at different locations to allow users to perform interactive modes other than tapping, thus adapting to diverse and flexible user operation needs. Moreover, the pressure sensing is highly adaptable and can be used in scenarios where gloves or sterile covers are worn, effectively improving the ease of operation and wide applicability of the ultrasonic probe.

[0194] Example 5

[0195] In one specific embodiment of this disclosure, an ultrasound device is provided, which includes an ultrasound probe, a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and used to run on the processor. When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the ultrasound probe control setting method or the ultrasound probe control method described in any of the above embodiments.

[0196] Ultrasonic equipment can include various types such as desktop ultrasound, portable ultrasound (palm-mounted ultrasound, handheld ultrasound, pocket ultrasound), and flat panel ultrasound.

[0197] This embodiment uses a pressure sensing device on the ultrasonic probe to collect pressure data within a preset area. By replacing fixed physical buttons with pressure sensing technology, users can set their own user operation area and use pressure value changes at different locations to allow users to perform interactive modes other than tapping, thus adapting to diverse and flexible user operation needs. Moreover, the pressure sensing is highly adaptable and can be used in scenarios where gloves or sterile covers are worn, effectively improving the ease of operation and wide applicability of the ultrasonic probe.

[0198] Example 6

[0199] This disclosure also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the ultrasonic probe control setting method or the ultrasonic probe control method described in any of the above embodiments.

[0200] The readable storage medium may be more specifically adopted, including but not limited to: portable disk, hard disk, random access memory, read-only memory, erasable programmable read-only memory, optical storage device, magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination thereof.

[0201] Example 7

[0202] This disclosure also provides a computer program product, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the ultrasonic probe control setting method or the ultrasonic probe control method described in any of the above embodiments.

[0203] The program code for executing the computer program product of this disclosure can be written in any combination of one or more programming languages, and the program code can be executed entirely on a user device, partially on a user device, as a stand-alone software package, partially on a user device and partially on a remote device, or entirely on a remote device.

[0204] While specific embodiments of this disclosure have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that these are merely illustrative examples, and the scope of protection of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of this disclosure, but all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A method for controlling and setting up an ultrasonic probe, characterized in that, The ultrasonic probe is connected to a terminal device, and the ultrasonic probe is equipped with a pressure sensing device for collecting pressure data within a preset area. The control setting method includes: In response to the terminal device being in hot zone setting mode, pressure data at at least one location point in the preset area collected by the pressure sensing device is used. Based on the pressure data, the user operation area is determined from the preset area, and several control functions are deployed in the user operation area.

2. The control setting method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressure sensing device includes at least two pressure sensors disposed at different positions in the preset area, and the pressure sensors are coupled by a force transmission structure, so that the pressure sensors can collaboratively detect the pressure data of any touch point in the preset area. or, The pressure sensing device includes a matrix of flexible pressure sensors arranged in the preset area.

3. The control setting method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The step of determining the user operation area from the preset area based on the pressure data includes: In response to the terminal device being in a user login state, the user operation area corresponding to the logged-in user is determined from the preset area based on several pressure data collected by the pressure sensing device at different times.

4. The control setting method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The step of determining the user operation area corresponding to the logged-in user from the preset area based on several pressure data collected by the pressure sensing device at different times includes: In response to the pressure sensing device including the dot matrix flexible pressure sensor, the user's grip posture and the corresponding user operation area are determined based on several pressure data collected by the dot matrix flexible pressure sensor at different times.

5. The control setting method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The step of arranging several control functions in the user operation area includes: According to the pre-configured function distribution rules, the user operation area is divided into several first sub-areas, and the corresponding control function and its corresponding trigger gesture are set in each first sub-area. or, In response to the terminal device receiving a user function setting instruction, the user operation area is divided into several second sub-areas according to the user function setting instruction, and the corresponding control function and its corresponding trigger gesture are set in each second sub-area.

6. The control setting method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The step of arranging several control functions in the user operation area further includes: In response to the terminal device receiving a scanning parameter setting instruction, the action element corresponding to the operation parameter in the scanning parameter setting instruction is determined based on the pressure data; Configure the correspondence between the operation parameters and the action elements for the control function; The action elements include at least one of operation speed, operation distance, and operation direction.

7. A method for controlling an ultrasonic probe, characterized in that, The ultrasonic probe is connected to a terminal device, and the ultrasonic probe is equipped with a pressure sensing device for collecting pressure data within a preset area. The control method includes: In response to the terminal device being in scanning mode, configure the target operating area and its control functions; The target operating area and its control functions are preset using the control setting method described in any one of claims 1 to 6; The pressure sensing device identifies the user's gestures and sub-areas within the target operating area; In response to the user's operation gesture matching the trigger gesture of the target control function deployed in the operation sub-area, the target control function is executed.

8. The control method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The steps for configuring the target operating area and its control functions include: In response to the pressure sensing device including a dot matrix flexible pressure sensor, the target grip posture is determined based on the pressure data collected by the dot matrix flexible pressure sensor. According to the pre-configured operation area division rules, the target operation area and its control functions corresponding to the target grip posture are determined; or, in response to the terminal device being in a user login state, the target operation area and its control functions are determined according to the logged-in user and the target grip posture.

9. The control method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The steps for performing the target control function include: The motion elements of the user's operation gesture are determined based on the pressure data, and the motion elements include at least one of operation speed, operation distance, and operation direction. Based on the motion elements, the target operation parameters of the target control function are determined, and the target control function is executed according to the target operation parameters; And / or, Electronic paper is provided in the preset area on the ultrasonic probe; Prior to the step of recognizing the user's gesture and operation sub-region within the target operation area based on the pressure sensing device, the control method further includes: Based on the electronic paper display of the target operation area and the control functions corresponding to each sub-area within the target operation area; And / or, A hydraulic pump or an electroosmotic pump is provided in the preset area on the ultrasonic probe; Prior to the step of recognizing the user's gesture and operation sub-region within the target operation area based on the pressure sensing device, the control method further includes: The hydraulic pump or the electroosmotic pump forms a 3D surface in the target operating area; And / or, The ultrasonic probe is equipped with a vibration device; After the step of matching the user's gesture with the trigger gesture of the target control function deployed in the operation sub-area, and before the step of executing the target control function, the control method further includes: The vibration device is driven to vibrate.

10. An ultrasonic device, comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and for running on the processor, characterized in that, When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the control and setting method of the ultrasound probe according to any one of claims 1 to 6, or the control method of the ultrasound probe according to any one of claims 7 to 9.

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