Ultrasonic Imaging Thumbnails for Standard Anatomical Plane Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Ultrasonic imaging processes for acquiring multiple standard anatomical planes are cumbersome due to the need for ensuring image quality and completeness, which complicates the workload for scanning operators.
Innovation Solution
An ultrasonic imaging method and system that generates anatomical plane schematics, automatically acquires and replaces them with corresponding ultrasonic image thumbnails, and displays them, using a processor to streamline the scanning process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual scanning and verification of multiple standard anatomical planes is performed, then comprehensive and accurate imaging can be achieved, but the workload and complexity for scanning operators increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically identifies anatomical planes and generates thumbnails without requiring manual verification by the scanning operator. The processor autonomously performs image analysis, plane recognition, and thumbnail generation, allowing the system to serve itself rather than relying on continuous human intervention for each anatomical plane verification.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-generates thumbnails for all required standard anatomical planes before the actual scanning process begins. By preparing these reference thumbnails in advance, the system establishes a baseline for automatic comparison during scanning, reducing the need for manual verification of each plane's completeness and accuracy.
2Manufacturing precision
If manual verification of image quality and completeness is performed for each anatomical plane, then acceptable image quality can be ensured, but the scanning time and operational burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements automatic feedback by comparing real-time ultrasonic images against pre-generated thumbnails of standard anatomical planes. The processor continuously monitors image quality metrics and provides immediate feedback on whether acquired images meet the required standards, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual quality verification while maintaining consistent image quality control.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates thumbnail copies of the required standard anatomical planes and uses these copies for automatic comparison during scanning. By working with these simplified visual representations rather than full-resolution images, the system can quickly verify image quality and completeness without the time burden of manual inspection of detailed images.
3Quantity of substance
If comprehensive scanning of multiple anatomical planes is performed manually, then complete image sets can be acquired, but the operational complexity and difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically tracks and counts the acquisition status of each required anatomical plane by comparing real-time images against the pre-generated thumbnail set. This self-monitoring capability eliminates the need for operators to manually track which planes have been acquired, significantly reducing operational complexity while ensuring complete image sets are obtained.
Solution Approach 2:
By using thumbnail copies of each required anatomical plane as reference markers, the system provides a simplified visual interface that clearly indicates which planes remain to be acquired. Operators can quickly identify missing planes by comparing current images against the thumbnail set, making the scanning process more intuitive and easier to manage compared to manual tracking methods.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances scanning efficiency by reducing manual effort and improving the ability to intuitively track acquired and missing anatomical plane images, ensuring high-quality image acquisition.
Implementation Method 1
The probe sends an ultrasonic signal to the location to be scanned, and receives an ultrasonic echo signal
Implementation Method 2
receives an ultrasonic echo signal
Data Source
AI summary
Provided in the present application is an ultrasonic imaging method, including: generating a plurality of anatomical plane schematics, and causing a display to display the same, each one of the plurality of anatomical plane schematics respectively corresponding to a different anatomical plane of interest; acquiring an ultrasonic image of the anatomical plane of interest; and automatically generating an ultrasonic image thumbnail of the anatomical plane of interest, automatically replacing the anatomical plane schematic corresponding to the anatomical plane of interest with the ultrasonic image thumbnail, and causing the display to display the same. Also provided in the present application are an ultrasonic imaging system and a non-transitory computer-readable medium.