Dynamic determination of imaging sequence completeness

EP4712868A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-03-25KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS NV
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Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-08
Publication Date
2026-03-25

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Technical Problem

The perishable nature of ultrasound scanning skills, particularly in point of care ultrasound (POCUS), leads to significant fluctuations in accuracy, especially in emergency situations like FAST ultrasound exams, due to the dependency on user experience and lack of real-time independent training, which can delay life-saving treatments.

Method used

A controller for an ultrasound system that processes ultrasound images to identify anatomical structures and dynamically determines the completeness of an imaging sequence, providing real-time feedback on the user interface, enabling sonographers to assess and improve their scan progress and completeness.

Benefits of technology

This solution enhances the accuracy and completeness of ultrasound exams by providing real-time feedback on scan progress, improving sonographer performance and reducing the risk of incomplete or inaccurate diagnoses, thus facilitating timely and effective life-saving treatments.

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Abstract

A controller for an ultrasound system includes a user interface, a memory that stores instructions, and a processor that executes the instructions. When executed by the processor, the instructions cause the controller to: obtain a plurality of ultrasound images; sequentially process the plurality of ultrasound images to identify at least one anatomical structure in each of the plurality of ultrasound images; determine relative completeness of an imaging sequence for each of the at least one anatomical structure; generate a display on the user interface showing an indication of relative completeness of the imaging sequence for each of the at least one anatomical structure; and update the display on the user interface each time one of the plurality of ultrasound images is processed to reflect an updated status of the relative completeness of the imaging sequence for each of the at least one anatomical structure.
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