Organ Movement/Changes Detection TRIZ Cases

Segmenting arbitrary M-mode paths into discrete points enables non-linear visualization of cardiac structures without requiring linear scanline alignment.

Sensor fusion determines bone position without radiation exposure or bulky external references.

Optical or magnetic tracking senses position markers on the ultrasound emitter to align images and resolve registration gaps.

Light transmitters project reference planes through pivot points to resolve positioning accuracy versus structure complexity in head and neck assessment.

Ultrasound imaging tracks thoracic diaphragm motion to determine lung tumor position, reducing radiation exposure to healthy tissue during therapy.

Focused tracking pulses detect tissue displacement via echo correlation, enabling precise shear wave velocity mapping despite rapid signal attenuation.

An ultrasonic arc scanning apparatus positions its virtual center of curvature to emit pulses perpendicularly from the eye's curved specular surfaces.

A 3D ultrasound imaging system corrects anatomical deformations in pre-operative CT angiography data to generate an updated navigational roadmap.

A control unit calculates distances between multiple position sensors mounted on an ultrasonic probe to verify their physical attachment status.

A motorized needle placement apparatus guides biopsy needles through defined pivot points on the perineal wall.

Imaging systems detect soft tissue disorganization to determine safe repetitive movement cycle limits.

An ultrasonic imaging system merges analog clutter filtering with digital beamforming to process motion signals.

Ultrasound transmission uses reversed phase polarity to cancel fundamental components, improving deep tissue sensitivity without reducing spatial resolution.

Coherent summation of photoacoustic waves enables deep tissue penetration and high image quality while eliminating patient discomfort from mechanical coupling.

Electromagnetic sensor on biopsy needle tracks position and movement direction without modifying ultrasound probe structure.

An ultrasound probe integrates an acoustic receiver to capture auscultation signals alongside imaging data.

Merging the transducer array and optical sensor into one housing eliminates channel obstruction and reduces procedure complexity.

A single-element ultrasound imaging system processes elastography data to assess ablation lesion depth in real time.

A spacer connects outer and support tubes to form a communication passage for liquid flow.

A retractable syringe simulator uses magnetic sensors to track needle position and orientation during ultrasound-guided insertion training.

Dynamic RF power control via ultrasound imaging minimizes heat-induced cavitation, ensuring precise monitoring and optimal heat distribution.

Focused ultrasonic beams generate acoustic emissions to map tissue boundaries, overcoming low sensitivity in conventional intra-operative imaging.

Sign data extraction from the direct current vicinity enables targeted gain adjustment that reduces side-lobe components while preserving main-lobe integrity.

Replacing electromagnets with a rotating permanent magnet eliminates resistive heat while maintaining field strength for sensitive nanoparticle detection.

An ultrasound elastography system visualizes shear wave suitability to guide optimal region placement.

Ultrasonic detection of microbubble resonance frequency enables accurate noninvasive endocardial pressure measurement without catheter invasiveness.

Ultrasound imaging apparatus generates frequency spectrum data from signals to produce analysis images.

Elastography measures splenic stiffness to calculate portal venous blood pressure, avoiding invasive catheterization required for direct measurement.

An ultrasonic image processing apparatus adjusts slice positions to intersect a set vector.

Autonomous ultrasound probe executes imaging sequences using internal control data, eliminating continuous host communication overhead.

Electronic unit adjusts temporal offsets upon emission and reception of ultrasound pulses to align echo signals based on transducer displacement.

Probabilistic boosting trees detect probe location in fluoroscopy to enable real-time image registration, avoiding computationally expensive methods.

An implantable medical device measures vein diameter using electrical impedance to estimate central venous pressure.

A volumetric ultrasound system reconstructs multiple M-mode images from a single 3D scan without probe movement.

Magnetic field sensors replace X-ray fluoroscopy to track catheter position, reducing radiation exposure during cardiac mapping procedures.

Curved housing troughs extend acoustic path lengths to attenuate reverberations without reducing structural integrity.

Skin indenting protrusions stabilize the transducer during pivotal motion, reducing artifacts and eliminating complex tracking systems.

Reaction force sensors estimate probe push-in amount to resolve depth penetration versus subject discomfort trade-offs.

Automatic detection of a removable ultrasound probe cap triggers image cropping to remove the spacer obstruction, resolving manual adjustment complexity.

A blunt tip needle connected to sterile tubing enables low suction extraction of amniotic fluid for biomolecule harvesting.

A 3D image processing method isolates unintended display areas during search point interpolation to prevent visual artifacts in projection images.

Simulating a moving transducer via signal processing generates Range-Doppler maps that resolve regions behind ribs while minimizing power dissipation.

A medical probe merges ultrasonic imaging and magnetic field detection to generate device position images.

Dual ultrasound probes detect tissue deformation and organ movement, enabling precise surgical tool positioning despite respiratory shifts.

A fused ultrasound imaging system overlays elasticity data onto morphology images to guide tissue puncture procedures.

Editable time-bars manage contrast-enhanced ultrasound protocols, reducing manual timing errors through automated sequence execution.

Replacing bulky keyboards and knobs with a flat touchscreen surface reduces equipment weight and eliminates crevices that trap contaminants during cleaning.

A guidance system directs ultrasound probe movement along optimal paths to ensure accurate imaging of predefined volumes.