Ultrasonic image control device and control method thereof

Abstract

The present disclosure comprises: a communication device for communicating with an ultrasound imaging device; and a processor for controlling an operation related to ultrasound image processing. The processor may extract water amount data in an ultrasound image of the ultrasound imaging device received through the communication device, and control the ultrasound imaging device so that a preset ultrasound correction image is output in association with the water amount data in the ultrasound image.

Description

Ultrasonic image control device and control method thereof

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an ultrasonic image control device and a control method thereof.

[0002] Ultrasound refers to waves with a frequency of 20 kHz or higher, and has the property of penetrating water, so it is widely used in at least one of the medical fields, such as ultrasonic diagnostic devices and ultrasonic investigation devices.

[0003] The most representative application of ultrasound in the medical field is ultrasound imaging devices that utilize the properties of ultrasound penetration and reflection. For example, there is a device that visualizes the time and intensity of ultrasound reflection as it passes through the body and into each organ, thereby obtaining cross-sectional images of the body.

[0004] Additionally, there is a device that uses the heat generated by high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to burn and remove specific subcutaneous tissues such as tumors within the skin, or to induce degeneration and regeneration of skin tissue.

[0005] However, conventional ultrasonic image processing devices could not provide clear ultrasonic images because the image quality of the ultrasonic image deteriorated depending on the amount of water in the ultrasonic image or the amount of water in the water bag.

[0006] For example, since the speed of sound (1420 m / s) and attenuation coefficient (0.01 dB / Cm / MHz) for water and the speed of sound (1540 m / s) and attenuation coefficient (0.8 dB / Cm / MHz) for human organs are different from each other in conventional ultrasonic image processing devices, the image quality of ultrasonic images deteriorates depending on the amount of water, and thus, ultrasonic images cannot be provided clearly.

[0007] In addition, conventional ultrasound image processing devices have limitations in preventing safety accidents in advance because they cannot clearly confirm the location where ultrasound is focused and the process of tumor degeneration during ultrasound irradiation.

[0008] The embodiment disclosed in the present disclosure can prevent the image quality of an ultrasound image from being deteriorated regardless of the amount of water in the ultrasound image or the amount of water in the water bag, thereby providing a clear ultrasound image.

[0009] The embodiment disclosed in the present disclosure can prevent safety accidents in advance because it can clearly confirm the location where the ultrasound is focused and the process of tumor degeneration during ultrasound irradiation.

[0010] The problems to be solved by the present disclosure are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0011] An ultrasonic image control device according to one aspect of the present disclosure for achieving the above-described technical task includes: a communication device for performing communication with an ultrasonic imaging device; and a processor for controlling operations related to ultrasonic image processing, wherein the processor extracts quantity data in an ultrasonic image of the ultrasonic imaging device received through the communication device, and controls the ultrasonic imaging device so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in connection with the quantity data in the ultrasonic image.

[0012] In addition, the processor may be characterized in that it further receives water volume data of the water bag detected from a sensor of the water bag through the communication device, and controls the ultrasonic imaging device so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in connection with the water volume data of the water bag.

[0013] Additionally, the processor may be characterized by adjusting at least one of ATGC (Automatic Time Gain Compensation) and STC (Sensitive Time Control) of the ultrasonic imaging device so that the ultrasonic correction image is output.

[0014] In addition, the processor may be characterized in that it adjusts at least one of the ATGC and the STC of the ultrasonic imaging device based on at least one of the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water in the preset ultrasonic image and the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for a human organ in the ultrasonic image, so that the ultrasonic correction image is output.

[0015] In addition, the processor may be characterized in that, when outputting the ultrasonic correction image, the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for the water and the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for the human organ are set differently from each other.

[0016] In addition, the processor may be characterized in that it adjusts at least one of the ATGC and the STC of the ultrasound imaging device based on at least one of the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water in the ultrasound image and the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for a human organ in the ultrasound image, so that an ultrasound correction image is output for the area of ​​the ultrasound irradiation site in the ultrasound image according to the water quantity data.

[0017] In addition, the processor may be characterized in that it adjusts at least one of the ATGC and the STC of the ultrasound imaging device based on at least one of the ultrasound attenuation coefficient for water in the ultrasound image and the ultrasound attenuation coefficient for a human organ in the ultrasound image, so that an ultrasound correction image is output for the depth of the ultrasound irradiation site in the ultrasound image according to the water quantity data.

[0018] In addition, the processor may be characterized in that, when an ultrasonic off signal of the ultrasonic irradiation device is received through the communication device, the processor controls the ultrasonic imaging device so that the ultrasonic correction image is output.

[0019] In addition, an ultrasonic image control method performed by an ultrasonic image control device according to another aspect of the present disclosure may include the steps of: receiving an ultrasonic image of the ultrasonic image device; extracting quantity data within the ultrasonic image; and controlling the ultrasonic image device so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in connection with the quantity data within the ultrasonic image.

[0020] In addition, an ultrasonic image control method performed by an ultrasonic image control device according to another aspect of the present disclosure may include a step of receiving water volume data of a water bag detected from a sensor of the water bag; and a step of controlling the ultrasonic image device so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in connection with the water volume data of the water bag.

[0021] In addition, a computer program stored in a computer-readable recording medium may be further provided to perform an ultrasound image control method in combination with a computer as hardware.

[0022] In addition, a computer-readable recording medium recording a computer program for executing a method for implementing the present disclosure may be further provided.

[0023] According to the above-described problem solving means of the present disclosure, it is possible to prevent the image quality of an ultrasound image from deteriorating regardless of the amount of water in the ultrasound image or the amount of water in the water bag, thereby providing an effect of providing a clear ultrasound image.

[0024] According to the aforementioned problem solving means of the present disclosure, the location where the ultrasound is focused and the process of tumor degeneration during ultrasound irradiation can be clearly confirmed in an image, thereby providing an effect of preventing safety accidents in advance.

[0025] The effects of the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0026] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing an example of an ultrasonic image control system according to the present disclosure.

[0027] Fig. 2 is a drawing showing the configuration of the ultrasonic image control device of Fig. 1.

[0028] FIGS. 3 to 10 are drawings showing examples of an ultrasonic image control method according to the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are drawings showing an example of a process for adjusting the ATGC of an ultrasonic imaging device through the processor of FIG. 2.

[0030] Figures 13 to 18 are drawings showing another example of an ultrasonic image control method according to the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 19 is a drawing showing an example of a process for adjusting the STC of an ultrasonic imaging device through the processor of FIG. 2.

[0032] Throughout this disclosure, the same reference numerals denote the same components. This disclosure does not describe all elements of the embodiments, and any content that is common in the technical field to which this disclosure pertains or that overlaps between embodiments is omitted. The terms "part, module, element, block" used in the specification may be implemented in software or hardware, and depending on the embodiments, multiple "parts, modules, elements, blocks" may be implemented as a single component, or a single "part, module, element, block" may include multiple components.

[0033] Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be "connected" to another part, this includes not only direct connection but also indirect connection, and indirect connection includes connection via a wireless communication network.

[0034] Additionally, when a part is said to "include" a component, this does not mean that it excludes other components, but rather that it may include other components, unless otherwise specifically stated.

[0035] Throughout the specification, when we say that an element is "on" another element, this includes not only cases where the element is in contact with the other element, but also cases where another element exists between the two elements.

[0036] The terms first, second, etc. are used to distinguish one component from another, and the components are not limited by the aforementioned terms.

[0037] Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0038] The identification codes for each step are used for convenience of explanation and do not describe the order of each step. Each step may be performed in a different order than specified unless the context clearly indicates a specific order.

[0039] The operating principle and embodiments of the present disclosure are described below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0040] The ultrasound image control device according to the present disclosure herein includes various devices capable of performing computational processing and providing results to a user. For example, the ultrasound image control device according to the present disclosure may include a computer, a server device, and a portable terminal, or may be any one of them.

[0041] Here, the computer may include, for example, at least one of a notebook, desktop, laptop, tablet PC, or slate PC equipped with a web browser.

[0042] The server device is a server that processes information by communicating with an external device, and may include at least one of an application server, a computing server, a database server, a file server, a mail server, a proxy server, and a web server.

[0043] A portable terminal is, for example, a wireless communication device that ensures portability and mobility, and may include all kinds of handheld-based wireless communication devices, such as at least one of a PCS (Personal Communication System), GSM (Global System for Mobile communications), PDC (Personal Digital Cellular), PHS (Personal Handyphone System), PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication)-2000, CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)-2000, W-CDMA (W-Code Division Multiple Access), WiBro (Wireless Broadband Internet) terminal, and a smart phone, and a wearable device, such as at least one of a watch, a ring, a bracelet, an anklet, a necklace, glasses, a contact lens, and a head-mounted device (HMD).

[0044] The ultrasonic image control system according to the present disclosure can receive an ultrasonic image of an ultrasonic image device, extract quantity data in the ultrasonic image, and control the ultrasonic image device so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in connection with the quantity data in the ultrasonic image.

[0045] In addition, the ultrasonic image control system according to the present disclosure can receive water volume data of the water bag detected from a sensor of the water bag, and control the ultrasonic imaging device so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in connection with the water volume data of the water bag.

[0046] The ultrasonic image control system according to the present disclosure can prevent the image quality of an ultrasonic image from deteriorating regardless of the amount of water in the ultrasonic image or the amount of water in the water bag, thereby providing a clear ultrasonic image.

[0047] In addition, the ultrasound image control system according to the present disclosure can prevent safety accidents in advance because it can clearly confirm the location where ultrasound is focused and the process of tumor degeneration during ultrasound irradiation.

[0048] Below, the ultrasonic image control system according to the present disclosure will be examined in detail.

[0049] Fig. 1 is a drawing showing an example of an ultrasonic image control system according to the present disclosure. Fig. 2 is a drawing showing the configuration of the ultrasonic image control device of Fig. 1.

[0050] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the ultrasonic image control system (1000) may include an ultrasonic image device (10), a water bag (20), an ultrasonic irradiation device (30), and an ultrasonic image control device (100).

[0051] An ultrasonic imaging device (10) can acquire an ultrasonic image of the skin or the human body. Here, the ultrasonic imaging device (10) may be an ultrasonic probe. However, it is not limited thereto and may be any device capable of acquiring an ultrasonic image of the skin or the human body. In this case, the ultrasonic imaging device (10) can acquire an ultrasonic image and transmit it to an ultrasonic image control device (100).

[0052] The water bag (20) can transmit ultrasonic vibrations to the skin or the human body. At this time, the water bag (20), although not shown, can be installed in the transducer of the ultrasonic irradiation device (30), and can be designed so that the water (fluid) from which gas has been removed is sealed inside. Here, the water bag (20) can include a sensor (21) that detects the amount of water. For example, the sensor (21) can be a water level sensor. At this time, the sensor (21) can transmit the detected amount of water data of the water bag (20) to the ultrasonic image control device (100).

[0053] The ultrasonic irradiation device (30) can irradiate ultrasonic waves to the skin or human body. At this time, the ultrasonic irradiation device (30) can output an ultrasonic ON signal that irradiates ultrasonic waves in the ultrasonic ON section, and can output an ultrasonic OFF signal that does not irradiate ultrasonic waves in the ultrasonic OFF section.

[0054] The ultrasonic image control device (100) may include a communication device (110), a memory (120), a processor (130), and a display (140).

[0055] The communication device (110) can communicate with the ultrasonic imaging device (10), the water bag (20), and the ultrasonic irradiation device (30).

[0056] The communication device (110) may include at least one of a wired communication module and a wireless communication module. The wired communication module may include at least one wired communication module among a Local Area Network (LAN) module, a Wide Area Network (WAN) module, and a Value Added Network (VAN) module, as well as at least one cable communication module among a Universal Serial Bus (USB), a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a Digital Visual Interface (DVI), RS-232 (recommended standard 232), power line communication, and plain old telephone service (POTS). The wireless communication module may include a wireless communication module that supports at least one of a WiFi module, a Wireless Broadband module, a GSM (global System for Mobile Communication), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), UMTS (universal mobile telecommunications system), TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G, 5G, and 6G.

[0057] The memory (120) can store data regarding an algorithm for controlling the operation of components within the device or a program that reproduces the algorithm. The processor (130) can perform the aforementioned operations using the data stored in the memory (120). Here, the memory (120) and the processor (130) can each be implemented as separate chips. Alternatively, the memory (120) and the processor (130) can also be implemented as a single chip.

[0058] The memory (120) can store data supporting various functions of the device, programs for the operation of components within the device, input / output data, and a plurality of application programs (or applications) run on the device, data for the operation of the device, and commands. At least some of these application programs can be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication.

[0059] The memory (120) may include at least one type of storage medium among a flash memory type, a hard disk type, an SSD (Solid State Disk type), an SDD (Silicon Disk Drive type), a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), a random access memory (RAM), a static random access memory (SRAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a programmable read-only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and an optical disk. In addition, the memory (120) may be a database that is separate from the device but is connected by wire or wirelessly.

[0060] The memory (120) can store data related to ultrasonic image processing. The processor (130) can control operations related to ultrasonic image processing.

[0061] The processor (130) can extract the amount data in the ultrasonic image of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) received through the communication device (110). At this time, the processor (130) can control the ultrasonic imaging device (10) so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in connection with the amount data in the ultrasonic image. In addition, when the processor (130) receives the ultrasonic off signal of the ultrasonic irradiation device (30) through the communication device (110), the processor (130) can control the ultrasonic imaging device (10) so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in connection with the amount data in the ultrasonic image.

[0062] Here, the ultrasound correction image may be an ultrasound image that has been clearly corrected for each water quantity data within the ultrasound image. In this case, the ultrasound correction image may be at least one of a correction image for water and a correction image for a human organ.

[0063] The processor (130) can adjust at least one of the Automatic Time Gain Compensation (ATGC) and the Sensitive Time Control (STC) of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in conjunction with the quantity data in the ultrasonic image. At this time, the ATGC can linearly adjust the gain of the signal at regular time intervals, and the STC can non-linearly adjust the gain of the signal according to the quantity data. For example, when the signal is strongly attenuated at a specific depth of the quantity data, the STC can adjust the gain of the signal to be larger at the specific depth.

[0064] Here, ATGC stands for Automatic Time Gain Compensation, which means that the signal is gradually automatically compensated for according to depth, as the signal weakens as the ultrasound penetrates deeper. At this time, the ultrasound imaging device (10) can obtain a darker ultrasound image as the ATGC is set lower, and can obtain a brighter ultrasound image as the ATGC is set higher.

[0065] Additionally, STC (Sensitive Time Control) can adjust the sensitivity according to the level of the signal generated by ATGC. Since STC can adjust the gain of the signal at a specific depth, it can prevent excessive signal amplification and secure a dynamic range, so that even very small signals can be processed without attenuation. For example, the very small signal may be a blood flow signal. In this case, the ultrasound imaging device (10) can adjust the sensitivity according to the signal level using STC, so that it can acquire accurate and detailed ultrasound images.

[0066] For example, the processor (130) may adjust at least one of the ATGC and the STC of the ultrasound imaging device (10) based on at least one of the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water in the ultrasound image and the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for a human organ in the ultrasound image, so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in conjunction with the amount data in the ultrasound image. Here, the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient refers to the degree of amplitude and intensity reduced by energy loss when the ultrasound passes through the tissue. At this time, when the processor (130) outputs a preset ultrasonic correction image in conjunction with the amount data in the ultrasound image, the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water and the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for the human organ may be set differently from each other.

[0067] For example, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for water in an ultrasound image, the image for water is output clearly, but there is no need to output an image for a human organ, so the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water can be set lower than the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for a human organ.

[0068] For another example, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for a human organ in an ultrasound image, the image for the human organ is output clearly, and since there is no need to output an image for water, the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for the human organ can be set lower than the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water.

[0069] As another example, the processor (130) may adjust at least one of the ATGC and the STC of the ultrasound imaging device (10) based on at least one of the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water in the ultrasound image and the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for a human organ in the ultrasound image so that a preset ultrasound correction image is output in conjunction with the area-specific water quantity data of the ultrasound irradiation site among the water quantity data in the ultrasound image. At this time, when the processor (130) outputs a preset ultrasound correction image in conjunction with the area-specific water quantity data of the ultrasound irradiation site among the water quantity data in the ultrasound image, the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water and the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for the human organ may be set differently from each other. Here, the ultrasound irradiation site may be a fibroid of an internal organ of the human body.

[0070] For example, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for water for each area of ​​the ultrasound irradiation site, the image for water is output clearly, and since there is no need to output an image for a human organ, the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water can be set lower than the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for a human organ.

[0071] For another example, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for a human organ by area of ​​the ultrasound irradiation site, the image for the human organ is output clearly, and since there is no need to output an image for water, the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for the human organ can be set lower than the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water.

[0072] As another example, the processor (130) may adjust at least one of the ATGC and the STC of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) based on at least one of the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water in the preset ultrasonic image and the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for a human organ in the ultrasonic image, so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in conjunction with the depth-specific water quantity data of the ultrasound irradiation site among the water quantity data in the ultrasonic image. At this time, when the processor (130) outputs a preset ultrasonic correction image in conjunction with the depth-specific water quantity data of the ultrasound irradiation site among the water quantity data in the ultrasonic image, the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water and the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for the human organ may be set differently from each other.

[0073] For example, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for water according to the depth of the ultrasound irradiation site, the image for water is output clearly, and since there is no need to output an image for a human organ, the ultrasound attenuation coefficient for water can be set lower than the ultrasound attenuation coefficient for a human organ.

[0074] For another example, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for a human organ according to the depth of the ultrasound irradiation site, the image for the human organ is output clearly, and since there is no need to output an image for water, the ultrasound attenuation coefficient for the human organ can be set lower than the ultrasound attenuation coefficient for water.

[0075] The processor (130) can receive the water volume data of the water bag (20) detected from the sensor (21) of the water bag (20) through the communication device (110). Here, the processor (130) can control the ultrasonic imaging device (10) so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in connection with the water volume data of the water bag (20). In addition, when the processor (130) receives the ultrasonic off signal of the ultrasonic irradiation device (30) through the communication device (110), the processor (130) can control the ultrasonic imaging device (10) so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in connection with the water volume data of the water bag (20).

[0076] Here, the ultrasonic correction image may be an image in which the ultrasonic image is clearly corrected according to the water volume data of the water bag (20). At this time, the ultrasonic correction image may be a correction image for water or a correction image for a human organ.

[0077] The processor (130) can adjust at least one of the ATGC and STC of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in connection with the water quantity data of the water bag (20).

[0078] For example, the processor (130) may adjust at least one of the ATGC and the STC of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) based on at least one of the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water and the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for a human organ in the ultrasonic image so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in conjunction with the water quantity data of the water bag (20). At this time, when the processor (130) outputs a preset ultrasonic correction image in conjunction with the water quantity data of the water bag (20), the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water in the ultrasonic image and the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for a human organ may be set differently from each other.

[0079] For example, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for water in an ultrasound image, the image for water is output clearly, but there is no need to output an image for a human organ, so the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water can be set lower than the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for a human organ.

[0080] For another example, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for a human organ in an ultrasound image, the image for the human organ is output clearly, and since there is no need to output an image for water, the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for the human organ can be set lower than the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water.

[0081] As another example, the processor (130) may adjust at least one of the ATGC and the STC of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) based on at least one of the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water and the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for a human organ in a preset ultrasound image so that an ultrasonic correction image is output for the area of ​​the ultrasound irradiation site in the ultrasound image according to the amount data of the water bag (20). At this time, when the processor (130) outputs an ultrasonic correction image for the area of ​​the ultrasound irradiation site in the ultrasound image according to the amount data of the water bag (20), the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water and the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for the human organ may be set differently from each other.

[0082] For example, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for water for each area of ​​the ultrasound irradiation site, the image for water is output clearly, and since there is no need to output an image for a human organ, the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water can be set lower than the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for a human organ.

[0083] For another example, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for a human organ by area of ​​the ultrasound irradiation site, the image for the human organ is output clearly, and since there is no need to output an image for water, the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for the human organ can be set lower than the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water.

[0084] As another example, the processor (130) may adjust the ATGC of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) based on at least one of the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water and the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for a human organ in a preset ultrasound image so that an ultrasonic correction image is output for the depth of the ultrasound irradiation site in the ultrasound image according to the amount data of the water bag (20). At this time, when the processor (130) outputs an ultrasonic correction image for the depth of the ultrasound irradiation site in the ultrasound image according to the amount data of the water bag (20), the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water and the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for the human organ may be set differently from each other.

[0085] For example, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for water according to the depth of the ultrasound irradiation site, the image for water is output clearly, and since there is no need to output an image for a human organ, the ultrasound attenuation coefficient for water can be set lower than the ultrasound attenuation coefficient for a human organ.

[0086] For another example, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for a human organ according to the depth of the ultrasound irradiation site, the image for the human organ is output clearly, and since there is no need to output an image for water, the ultrasound attenuation coefficient for the human organ can be set lower than the ultrasound attenuation coefficient for water.

[0087] In addition, the processor (130) can display an ultrasonic correction image on the display (140). For example, the display (140) can display an ultrasonic correction image for water in an ultrasonic image, an ultrasonic correction image for a human organ in an ultrasonic image, an ultrasonic correction image for water by area of ​​an ultrasonic irradiation site, an ultrasonic correction image for a human organ by area of ​​an ultrasonic irradiation site, an ultrasonic correction image for water by depth of an ultrasonic irradiation site, and an ultrasonic correction image for a human organ by depth of an ultrasonic irradiation site.

[0088] For example, the display (140) may be a monitor. Meanwhile, the display (140) may be provided in an ultrasonic irradiation device (30) or an ultrasonic imaging device (10).

[0089] Figures 3 to 6 are drawings showing an example of an ultrasonic image control method according to the present disclosure.

[0090] Referring to FIG. 3, the ultrasound image control method may include a first receiving step (S310), a first extraction step (S320), a first output step (S330), and a first display step (S340).

[0091] The processor (130) can receive an ultrasonic image from an ultrasonic imaging device (10) via a communication device (110) (S310). The processor (130) can extract quantity data within the ultrasonic image (S320).

[0092] The processor (130) can control the ultrasonic imaging device (10) so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in connection with the quantity data in the ultrasonic image (S330). In addition, when the processor (130) receives an ultrasonic off signal of the ultrasonic irradiation device (30) through the communication device (110), the processor (130) can control the ultrasonic imaging device (10) so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in connection with the quantity data in the ultrasonic image (S330).

[0093] Here, the ultrasound correction image may be an ultrasound image that has been clearly corrected for each water quantity data within the ultrasound image. In this case, the ultrasound correction image may be an ultrasound correction image for water or an ultrasound correction image for a human organ.

[0094] The processor (130) can adjust the ATGC (Automatic Time Gain Compensation) of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in connection with the quantity data in the ultrasonic image.

[0095] For example, the processor (130) may adjust the ATGC of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) based on at least one of the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water in the preset ultrasonic image and the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for a human organ in the ultrasonic image, so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in conjunction with the quantity data in the ultrasonic image. At this time, when the processor (130) outputs the preset ultrasonic correction image in conjunction with the quantity data in the ultrasonic image, the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water and the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for the human organ may be set differently from each other.

[0096] For example, as illustrated in FIG. 4, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for water in an ultrasound image, it can extract a first target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for water in the ultrasound image and a second target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for a human organ in the ultrasound image, respectively, for each water quantity data in the ultrasound image (S331a).

[0097] The processor (130) can extract the first target ATGC value and the second target ATGC value, which are preset in connection with the first target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient and the second target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient, respectively (S331b). At this time, the first target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient may be lower than the second target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient.

[0098] The processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) to a first target ATGC value and a second target ATGC value (S331c).

[0099] That is, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for water in an ultrasonic image, the processor (130) can set the first target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient to be lower than the second target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient. In this way, the processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) to the first target ATGC value and the second target ATGC value based on time gain control, so that the image for water in the ultrasonic image can be clearly corrected for each water quantity data in the ultrasonic image (S331d).

[0100] For another example, as illustrated in FIG. 4, when outputting a correction image for a human organ in an ultrasound image, the processor (130) can extract a first target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for water in the ultrasound image and a second target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for the human organ in the ultrasound image, respectively, for each water quantity data in the ultrasound image (S331a).

[0101] The processor (130) can extract the first target ATGC value and the second target ATGC value, which are preset in connection with the first target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient and the second target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient, respectively (S331b). At this time, the second target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient may be lower than the first target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient.

[0102] The processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) to a first target ATGC value and a second target ATGC value (S331c).

[0103] That is, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for a human organ in an ultrasound image, the processor (130) can set the second target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient to be lower than the first target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient. In this way, the processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasound imaging device (10) to the first target ATGC value and the second target ATGC value based on time gain control, so that the image for the human organ in the ultrasound image can be clearly corrected for each quantity data in the ultrasound image (S331d).

[0104] For another example, as illustrated in FIG. 5, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for water for each area of ​​the ultrasound irradiation site, it can extract a third target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for water and a fourth target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for human organs for each area of ​​the ultrasound irradiation site from among the water quantity data in the ultrasound image (S332a).

[0105] The processor (130) can extract the third target ATGC value and the fourth target ATGC value, which are preset in connection with the third target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient and the fourth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient, respectively (S332b). At this time, the third target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient may be lower than the fourth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient.

[0106] The processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) to the third target ATGC value and the fourth target ATGC value (S332c).

[0107] That is, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for water for each area of ​​the ultrasound irradiation site, the third target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient can be set lower than the fourth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient. Since the processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasound imaging device (10) to the third target ATGC value and the fourth target ATGC value based on time gain control, the image for water can be clearly corrected for each area of ​​the ultrasound irradiation site in the ultrasound image (S332d).

[0108] As another example, as illustrated in FIG. 5, when outputting a correction image for a human organ by area of ​​an ultrasound irradiation site, the processor (130) can extract a third target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for water and a fourth target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for a human organ by area of ​​an ultrasound irradiation site from among the water quantity data in the ultrasound image (S332a).

[0109] The processor (130) can extract the third target ATGC value and the fourth target ATGC value, which are preset in connection with the third target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient and the fourth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient, respectively (S332b). At this time, the fourth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient may be lower than the third target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient.

[0110] The processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) to the third target ATGC value and the fourth target ATGC value (S332c).

[0111] That is, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for a human organ by area of ​​the ultrasound irradiation site, the processor (130) can set the fourth target ultrasound attenuation coefficient to be lower than the third target ultrasound attenuation coefficient. Since the processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasound imaging device (10) to the third target ATGC value and the fourth target ATGC value based on time gain control, the image for the human organ can be clearly corrected by area of ​​the ultrasound irradiation site in the ultrasound image (S332d).

[0112] For another example, as illustrated in FIG. 6, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for water according to the depth of the ultrasound irradiation site, it can extract the fifth target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for water and the sixth target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for human organs according to the depth of the ultrasound irradiation site from the water quantity data in the ultrasound image (S333a).

[0113] The processor (130) can extract the preset fifth target ATGC value and the sixth target ATGC value in connection with the fifth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient and the sixth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient, respectively (S333b). At this time, the fifth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient may be lower than the sixth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient.

[0114] The processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) to the fifth target ATGC value and the sixth target ATGC value (S333c).

[0115] That is, when outputting a correction image for water according to the depth of the ultrasonic irradiation site, the processor (130) can set the fifth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient to be lower than the sixth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient. Since the processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) to the fifth target ATGC value and the sixth target ATGC value based on time gain control, the image for water can be clearly corrected according to the depth of the ultrasonic irradiation site in the ultrasonic image (S333d).

[0116] For another example, as illustrated in FIG. 6, when outputting a correction image for a human organ according to the depth of the ultrasound irradiation site, the processor (130) can extract the fifth target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for water and the sixth target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for the human organ, respectively, according to the depth of the ultrasound irradiation site among the water quantity data in the ultrasound image (S333a).

[0117] The processor (130) can extract the preset fifth target ATGC value and the sixth target ATGC value in connection with the fifth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient and the sixth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient, respectively (S333b). At this time, the sixth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient may be lower than the fifth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient.

[0118] The processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) to the fifth target ATGC value and the sixth target ATGC value (S333c).

[0119] That is, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for a human organ according to the depth of the ultrasound irradiation site, the processor (130) can set the sixth target ultrasound attenuation coefficient to be lower than the fifth target ultrasound attenuation coefficient. Since the processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasound imaging device (10) to the fifth target ATGC value and the sixth target ATGC value based on time gain control, the image for the human organ can be clearly corrected according to the depth of the ultrasound irradiation site in the ultrasound image (S333d).

[0120] The processor (130) can display an ultrasonic correction image on the display (140) (S340). For example, the ultrasonic correction image can be at least one of an ultrasonic correction image for water in an ultrasonic image, an ultrasonic correction image for a human organ in an ultrasonic image, an ultrasonic correction image for water by area of ​​an ultrasonic irradiation site, an ultrasonic correction image for a human organ by area of ​​an ultrasonic irradiation site, an ultrasonic correction image for water by depth of an ultrasonic irradiation site, and an ultrasonic correction image for a human organ by depth of an ultrasonic irradiation site.

[0121] FIGS. 7 to 10 are drawings showing another example of an ultrasonic image control method according to the present disclosure.

[0122] Referring to FIG. 10, the ultrasound image control method may include a second receiving step (S1010), a second output step (S1020), and a second display step (S1030).

[0123] The processor (130) can receive the water quantity data of the water bag (20) detected from the sensor (21) of the water bag (20) through the communication device (110) (S1010).

[0124] The processor (130) can control the ultrasonic imaging device (10) so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in connection with the quantity data of the water bag (20) (S1020). In addition, when the processor (130) receives an ultrasonic off signal of the ultrasonic irradiation device (30) through the communication device (110), the processor (130) can control the ultrasonic imaging device (10) so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in connection with the quantity data of the water bag (20) (S1020).

[0125] Here, the ultrasonic correction image may be an image in which the ultrasonic image is clearly corrected according to the water volume data of the water bag (20). At this time, the ultrasonic correction image may be a correction image for water or a correction image for a human organ.

[0126] The processor (130) can adjust the ATGC of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in connection with the water quantity data of the water bag (20).

[0127] For example, the processor (130) may adjust the ATGC of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) based on at least one of the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water and the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for human organs in the ultrasonic image so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in conjunction with the amount data of the water bag (20). At this time, when the processor (130) outputs the preset ultrasonic correction image in conjunction with the amount data of the water bag (20), the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water in the ultrasonic image and the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for human organs may be set differently from each other.

[0128] For example, as illustrated in FIG. 8, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for water in an ultrasound image, it can extract the seventh target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for water in the ultrasound image and the eighth target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for a human organ, respectively, for each water quantity data of the water bag (20) (S1021a).

[0129] The processor (130) can extract the preset seventh target ATGC value and the eighth target ATGC value in connection with the seventh target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient and the eighth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient, respectively (S1021b). At this time, the seventh target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient may be lower than the eighth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient.

[0130] The processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) to the seventh target ATGC value and the eighth target ATGC value (S1021c).

[0131] That is, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for water in an ultrasonic image, the processor (130) can set the seventh target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient to be lower than the eighth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient. Since the processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) to the seventh target ATGC value and the eighth target ATGC value based on time gain control, the image for water in the ultrasonic image can be clearly corrected for each water amount data of the water bag (20) (S1021d).

[0132] For another example, as illustrated in FIG. 8, when outputting a correction image for a human organ in an ultrasound image, the processor (130) can extract a seventh target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for water in the ultrasound image and an eighth target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for a human organ in the ultrasound image, respectively, for each water quantity data of the water bag (20) (S1021a).

[0133] The processor (130) can extract the preset seventh target ATGC value and the eighth target ATGC value in connection with the seventh target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient and the eighth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient, respectively (S1021b). At this time, the eighth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient may be lower than the seventh target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient.

[0134] The processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) to the seventh target ATGC value and the eighth target ATGC value (S1021c).

[0135] That is, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for a human organ in an ultrasound image, the processor (130) can set the eighth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient to be lower than the seventh target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient. Since the processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasound imaging device (10) to the seventh target ATGC value and the eighth target ATGC value based on time gain control, the image for the human organ in the ultrasound image can be clearly corrected for each water amount data of the water bag (20) (S1021d).

[0136] As another example, as illustrated in FIG. 9, when outputting a correction image for water for each area of ​​the ultrasound irradiation site, the processor (130) can extract the ninth target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for water and the tenth target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for human organs in the ultrasound image so that the ultrasound correction image is output for the area of ​​the ultrasound irradiation site in the ultrasound image according to the water quantity data of the water bag (20) (S1022a).

[0137] The processor (130) can extract the ninth target ATGC value and the tenth target ATGC value, which are preset in connection with the ninth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient and the tenth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient, respectively (S1022b). At this time, the ninth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient may be lower than the tenth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient.

[0138] The processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) to the ninth target ATGC value and the tenth target ATGC value (S1022c).

[0139] That is, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for water for each area of ​​the ultrasonic irradiation site, the ninth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient can be set lower than the tenth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient. Since the processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) to the ninth target ATGC value and the tenth target ATGC value based on time gain control, the image for water can be clearly corrected for each area of ​​the ultrasonic irradiation site in the ultrasonic image according to the water quantity data of the water bag (20) (S1022d).

[0140] As another example, as illustrated in FIG. 9, when outputting a correction image for a human organ for each area of ​​an ultrasound irradiation site, the processor (130) may extract a ninth target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for water in the ultrasound image and a tenth target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for a human organ so that an ultrasound correction image is output for the area of ​​an ultrasound irradiation site in the ultrasound image according to the water quantity data of the water bag (20) (S1022a).

[0141] The processor (130) can extract the ninth target ATGC value and the tenth target ATGC value, which are preset in connection with the ninth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient and the tenth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient, respectively (S1022b). At this time, the tenth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient may be lower than the ninth target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient.

[0142] The processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) to the ninth target ATGC value and the tenth target ATGC value (S1022c).

[0143] That is, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for a human organ by area of ​​the ultrasound irradiation site, the tenth target ultrasound attenuation coefficient can be set lower than the ninth target ultrasound attenuation coefficient. Since the processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasound imaging device (10) to the ninth target ATGC value and the tenth target ATGC value based on time gain control, the image for the human organ can be clearly corrected by area of ​​the ultrasound irradiation site in the ultrasound image according to the water quantity data of the water bag (20) (S1022d).

[0144] As another example, as illustrated in FIG. 10, when outputting a correction image for water according to the depth of the ultrasound irradiation site, the processor (130) can extract the 11th target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for water in the ultrasound image and the 12th target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for human organs, respectively, so that the ultrasound correction image is output for the depth of the ultrasound irradiation site in the ultrasound image according to the water quantity data of the water bag (20) (S1023a).

[0145] The processor (130) can extract the 11th target ATGC value and the 12th target ATGC value, which are preset in connection with the 11th target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient and the 12th target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient, respectively (S1023b). At this time, the 11th target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient may be lower than the 12th target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient.

[0146] The processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) to the 11th target ATGC value and the 12th target ATGC value (S1023c).

[0147] That is, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for water according to the depth of the ultrasonic irradiation site, the processor (130) can set the 11th target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient to be lower than the 12th target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient. Since the processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) to the 11th target ATGC value and the 12th target ATGC value based on time gain control, the image for water can be clearly corrected according to the depth of the ultrasonic irradiation site in the ultrasonic image according to the water quantity data of the water bag (20) (S1023d).

[0148] As another example, as illustrated in FIG. 10, when outputting a correction image for a human organ according to the depth of the ultrasound irradiation site, the processor (130) can extract the 11th target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for water in the ultrasound image and the 12th target ultrasound attenuation coefficient for the human organ so that the ultrasound correction image is output for the depth of the ultrasound irradiation site in the ultrasound image according to the water quantity data of the water bag (20) (S1023a).

[0149] The processor (130) can extract the 11th target ATGC value and the 12th target ATGC value, which are preset in connection with the 11th target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient and the 12th target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient, respectively (S1023b). At this time, the 12th target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient may be lower than the 11th target ultrasonic attenuation coefficient.

[0150] The processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) to the 11th target ATGC value and the 12th target ATGC value (S1023c).

[0151] That is, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for a human organ according to the depth of the ultrasound irradiation site, the processor (130) can set the 12th target ultrasound attenuation coefficient to be lower than the 11th target ultrasound attenuation coefficient. Since the processor (130) can adjust the ATGC value of the ultrasound imaging device (10) to the 11th target ATGC value and the 12th target ATGC value based on time gain control, the image for the human organ can be clearly corrected according to the depth of the ultrasound irradiation site in the ultrasound image according to the water quantity data of the water bag (20) (S1023d).

[0152] The processor (130) may display an ultrasonic correction image on the display (140) (S1030). For example, the ultrasonic correction image may be at least one of an ultrasonic correction image for water in an ultrasonic image, an ultrasonic correction image for a human organ in an ultrasonic image, an ultrasonic correction image for water by area of ​​an ultrasonic irradiation site, an ultrasonic correction image for a human organ by area of ​​an ultrasonic irradiation site, an ultrasonic correction image for water by depth of an ultrasonic irradiation site, and an ultrasonic correction image for a human organ by depth of an ultrasonic irradiation site.

[0153] FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are drawings showing an example of a process for adjusting the ATGC of an ultrasonic imaging device through the processor of FIG. 2.

[0154] Referring to FIG. 11, the ultrasonic image control system (1000) can perform an ultrasonic image acquisition request section (BTX) and an ultrasonic image acquisition section (BRX) to acquire an ultrasonic image corresponding to the ultrasonic irradiation area after ultrasonic irradiation is completed through the ultrasonic irradiation device (30) in the ultrasonic irradiation section (A).

[0155] Here, as illustrated in FIG. 12, the processor (130) can adjust the ATGC of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) based on each time gain control signal (ATGC1, ATGC2) having t1 and t2 according to the quantity data in the ultrasonic image acquisition section (BRX).

[0156] For example, the processor (130) can adjust the ATGC of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) based on the time gain control signal (ATGC1) having t1 when the water volume data is 3 mm in the ultrasonic image acquisition section (BRX).

[0157] For another example, the processor (130) may adjust the ATGC of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) based on a time gain control signal (ATGC2) having t2 delayed from t1 when the water volume data is 6 mm in the ultrasonic image acquisition section (BRX).

[0158] At this time, the processor may display an ultrasound correction image on the display (140) in the ultrasound image acquisition section (BRX). For example, the ultrasound correction image may be at least one of an ultrasound correction image for water, an ultrasound correction image for a human organ, an ultrasound correction image by area of ​​an ultrasound irradiation site for water, an ultrasound correction image by area of ​​an ultrasound irradiation site for a human organ, an ultrasound correction image by depth of an ultrasound irradiation site for water, and an ultrasound correction image by depth of an ultrasound irradiation site for a human organ.

[0159] FIGS. 13 to 15 are drawings showing another example of an ultrasonic image control method according to the present disclosure.

[0160] Referring to FIG. 13, when outputting a correction image for water in an ultrasonic image, the processor (130) can extract at least one of the density and mass at the first target depth for water in the ultrasonic image for each water quantity data in the ultrasonic image (S334a).

[0161] The processor (130) can extract a preset first target STC value linked to at least one of the density and mass at the first target depth (S334b).

[0162] The processor (130) can adjust the STC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) to a first target STC value (S334c).

[0163] That is, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for water in an ultrasonic image, the STC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) can be accurately and precisely adjusted to the first target STC value based on time control by sensitivity, so that the image for water in the ultrasonic image can be clearly corrected for each water quantity data in the ultrasonic image (S334d).

[0164] Referring to FIG. 14, when outputting a correction image for water for each area of ​​the ultrasonic irradiation site, the processor (130) can extract at least one of the density and mass at the second target depth for water for each area of ​​the ultrasonic irradiation site from among the water quantity data in the ultrasonic image (S335a).

[0165] The processor (130) can extract a preset second target STC value linked to at least one of the density and mass at the second target depth (S335b).

[0166] The processor (130) can adjust the STC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) to a second target STC value (S335c).

[0167] That is, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for water for each area of ​​the ultrasound irradiation site, the STC value of the ultrasound imaging device (10) can be accurately and precisely adjusted to the second target STC value based on time control by sensitivity, so that the image for water in the ultrasound image can be clearly corrected for each water quantity data in the ultrasound image (S335d).

[0168] Referring to FIG. 15, when outputting a correction image for water according to the depth of the ultrasonic irradiation site, the processor (130) can extract at least one of the density and mass at the third target depth for water according to the depth of the ultrasonic irradiation site from the water quantity data in the ultrasonic image (S336a).

[0169] The processor (130) can extract a preset third target STC value linked to at least one of the density and mass at the third target depth (S336b).

[0170] The processor (130) can adjust the STC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) to a third target STC value (S336c).

[0171] That is, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for water according to the depth of the ultrasonic irradiation area, the STC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) can be accurately and finely adjusted to the third target STC value based on time control according to sensitivity, so that the image for water in the ultrasonic image can be clearly corrected according to the water quantity data in the ultrasonic image (S336d).

[0172] Figures 16 to 18 are drawings showing another example of an ultrasonic image control method according to the present disclosure.

[0173] Referring to FIG. 16, when outputting a correction image for water in an ultrasonic image, the processor (130) can extract at least one of the density and mass at the fourth target depth for water in the ultrasonic image for each water quantity data of the water bag (20) (S1024a).

[0174] The processor (130) can extract a preset fourth target STC value linked to at least one of the density and mass at the fourth target depth (S1024b).

[0175] The processor (130) can adjust the STC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) to the fourth target STC value (S1024c).

[0176] That is, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for water in an ultrasonic image, the STC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) can be accurately and precisely adjusted to the fourth target STC value based on time control according to sensitivity, so that the image for water can be clearly corrected according to the water quantity data of the water bag (20) (S1024d).

[0177] Referring to FIG. 17, when outputting a correction image for water for each area of ​​the ultrasonic irradiation site, the processor (130) can extract at least one of the density and mass at the fifth target depth for water so that an ultrasonic correction image is output for the area of ​​the ultrasonic irradiation site in the ultrasonic image according to the water quantity data of the water bag (20) (S1025a).

[0178] The processor (130) can extract a preset fifth target STC value linked to at least one of the density and mass at the fifth target depth (S1025b).

[0179] The processor (130) can adjust the STC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) to the fifth target STC value (S1025c).

[0180] That is, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for water by area of ​​the ultrasonic irradiation site, the STC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) can be accurately and precisely adjusted to the fifth target STC value based on time control by sensitivity, so that the image for water can be clearly corrected by area of ​​the ultrasonic irradiation site in the ultrasonic image according to the water quantity data of the water bag (20) (S1025d).

[0181] Referring to FIG. 18, when outputting a correction image for water according to the depth of the ultrasonic irradiation site, the processor (130) can extract at least one of the density and mass at the sixth target depth for water so that an ultrasonic correction image is output for the depth of the ultrasonic irradiation site in the ultrasonic image according to the water quantity data of the water bag (20) (S1026a).

[0182] The processor (130) can extract a preset sixth target STC value linked to at least one of the density and mass at the sixth target depth (S1026b).

[0183] The processor (130) can adjust the STC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) to the sixth target STC value (S1026c).

[0184] That is, when the processor (130) outputs a correction image for water according to the depth of the ultrasonic irradiation area, the STC value of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) can be accurately and precisely adjusted to the sixth target STC value based on the time control according to sensitivity, so that the image for water can be clearly corrected according to the depth of the ultrasonic irradiation area in the ultrasonic image according to the water quantity data of the water bag (20) (S1026d).

[0185] FIG. 19 is a drawing showing an example of a process for adjusting the STC of an ultrasonic imaging device through the processor of FIG. 2.

[0186] Referring to FIG. 19, the processor (130) can adjust the STC of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) based on the time control signals (STC1, STC2) for each sensitivity having t1 and t2 according to the quantity data in the ultrasonic image acquisition section (BRX).

[0187] For example, the processor (130) can nonlinearly adjust the STC of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) based on the sensitivity-specific time control signal (STC1) having t1 when the water volume data is 3 mm in the ultrasonic image acquisition section (BRX).

[0188] For another example, the processor (130) can nonlinearly adjust the STC of the ultrasonic imaging device (10) based on a sensitivity-specific time control signal (STC2) having t2 delayed from t1 when the water volume data is 6 mm in the ultrasonic image acquisition section (BRX).

[0189] At this time, the processor (130) may display an ultrasound correction image on the display (140) in the ultrasound image acquisition section (BRX). For example, the ultrasound correction image may be at least one of an ultrasound correction image for water, an ultrasound correction image for a human organ, an ultrasound correction image by area of ​​an ultrasound irradiation site for water, an ultrasound correction image by area of ​​an ultrasound irradiation site for a human organ, an ultrasound correction image by depth of an ultrasound irradiation site for water, and an ultrasound correction image by depth of an ultrasound irradiation site for a human organ.

[0190] Meanwhile, the present disclosure allows a user to manually measure the amount of water and, based on the measured amount of water, adjust at least one of the ATGC and STC of the ultrasonic imaging device (10).

[0191] In this way, the present disclosure can prevent the image quality of an ultrasound image from deteriorating regardless of the amount of water in the ultrasound image or the amount of water in the water bag, thereby providing a clear ultrasound image.

[0192] In addition, the present disclosure can prevent safety accidents in advance because it can clearly confirm the location where the ultrasound is focused and the process of tumor degeneration during ultrasound irradiation.

[0193] At least one component may be added or deleted in accordance with the performance of the components illustrated in FIGS. 1, 2, 11, 12, and 19. Furthermore, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the relative positions of the components may be altered in accordance with the performance or structure of the system.

[0194] Although FIGS. 3 to 10 and 13 to 18 describe sequential execution of multiple steps, this is merely an example of explaining the technical idea of ​​the present embodiment, and a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present embodiment pertains can modify and apply various modifications and variations by changing the order described in FIGS. 3 to 10 and 13 to 18 without departing from the essential characteristics of the present embodiment, or executing one or more of the multiple steps in parallel, and therefore FIGS. 3 to 10 and 13 to 18 are not limited to a chronological order.

[0195] Meanwhile, the disclosed embodiments may be implemented in the form of a recording medium storing computer-executable instructions. The instructions may be stored in the form of program code, and when executed by a processor, may generate program modules to perform the operations of the disclosed embodiments. The recording medium may be implemented as a computer-readable recording medium.

[0196] A computer-readable recording medium includes any type of recording medium that stores instructions that can be deciphered by a computer. For example, it may be at least one of ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), magnetic tape, magnetic disk, flash memory, and optical data storage devices.

[0197] The disclosed embodiments have been described with reference to the attached drawings as described above. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present disclosure can be implemented in forms other than the disclosed embodiments without altering the technical spirit or essential features of the present disclosure. The disclosed embodiments are illustrative and should not be construed as limiting.

Claims

1. A communication device that communicates with an ultrasound imaging device; and Includes a processor that controls operations related to ultrasound image processing, The above processor, Extracting the quantity data in the ultrasound image of the ultrasound imaging device received through the above communication device, An ultrasonic image control device characterized in that it controls the ultrasonic image device so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in connection with the quantity data in the ultrasonic image.

2. In paragraph 1, The above processor, Further receiving the water volume data of the water bag detected from the sensor of the water bag through the above communication device, An ultrasonic image control device characterized in that it controls the ultrasonic image device so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in connection with the water quantity data of the water bag.

3. In paragraph 1, The above processor, An ultrasonic image control device characterized in that at least one of ATGC (Automatic Time Gain Compensation) and STC (Sensitive Time Control) of the ultrasonic image device is adjusted so that the ultrasonic correction image is output.

4. In paragraph 1, The above processor, An ultrasonic image control device characterized in that at least one of the ATGC and STC of the ultrasonic image device is adjusted based on at least one of the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water in the preset ultrasonic image and the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for a human organ in the ultrasonic image, so that the ultrasonic correction image is output.

5. In paragraph 4, The above processor, When outputting the above ultrasound correction image, An ultrasonic image control device characterized in that the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for the water and the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for the human body organ are set differently.

6. In paragraph 1, The above processor, An ultrasonic image control device characterized in that at least one of the ATGC and STC of the ultrasonic image device is adjusted based on at least one of the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water in the preset ultrasonic image and the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for a human organ in the ultrasonic image, so that an ultrasonic correction image is output for the area of ​​the ultrasonic irradiation site in the ultrasonic image according to the above water quantity data.

7. In paragraph 1, The above processor, An ultrasonic image control device characterized in that at least one of the ATGC and STC of the ultrasonic image device is adjusted based on at least one of the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for water in the preset ultrasonic image and the ultrasonic attenuation coefficient for a human organ in the ultrasonic image, so that an ultrasonic correction image is output for the depth of the ultrasonic irradiation site in the ultrasonic image according to the above water quantity data.

8. In paragraph 1, The above processor, An ultrasonic image control device characterized in that, when an ultrasonic off signal of an ultrasonic investigation device is received through the above communication device, the ultrasonic image control device is controlled so that the ultrasonic correction image is output.

9. In an ultrasonic image control method performed by an ultrasonic image control device, A step of receiving an ultrasound image from an ultrasound imaging device; A step of extracting water quantity data in the ultrasound image; and A method comprising a step of controlling the ultrasonic imaging device so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in connection with the quantity data in the ultrasonic image.

10. In an ultrasonic image control method performed by an ultrasonic image control device, A step of receiving water quantity data of the water bag detected from a sensor of the water bag; and A method comprising a step of controlling the ultrasonic imaging device so that a preset ultrasonic correction image is output in connection with the water quantity data of the water bag.

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