Ultrasonic Imaging Shear Wave Data Grouping and Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current ultrasonic imaging systems lack efficient methods for grouping and displaying shear wave data segments, making it difficult to analyze and visualize tissue elasticity data effectively for diagnostic purposes.
Innovation Solution
An ultrasonic imaging apparatus and method that groups shear wave data segments based on predetermined conditions, such as Region of Interest (ROI) or image type, and displays corresponding images, allowing for selective rearrangement and visualization of these data segments at different positions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If shear wave data segments are displayed individually without grouping, then each data segment can be viewed in detail, but it becomes difficult to analyze and visualize tissue elasticity data effectively for diagnostic purposes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides shear wave data into multiple segments based on different regions of interest (ROI) or image types. Each segment contains data from a specific anatomical region or imaging mode, allowing clinicians to analyze tissue elasticity data more effectively by focusing on relevant segments while maintaining overall data organization.
2Loss of information
If multiple shear wave data segments are displayed at the same position, then all data can be shown simultaneously, but it becomes difficult to distinguish and select specific data for analysis
Solution Approach 1:
The patent displays multiple shear wave data segments at different positions on the screen rather than overlapping them. Each segment is allocated a distinct spatial location, and the system provides dimensional navigation capabilities allowing users to move between segments, thereby preserving all data while enabling easy discrimination and selection.
3Adaptability or versatility
If shear wave data is grouped by multiple conditions (ROI, image type, position), then data organization improves, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal grouping mechanism that can categorize shear wave data by multiple conditions including region of interest (ROI), image type, and position. This multi-functional grouping system allows the same data structure to be organized by different criteria as needed, providing flexibility without requiring separate processing systems for each grouping method.
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
Enables improved analysis and visualization of tissue elasticity data, facilitating more accurate disease diagnosis and treatment planning by effectively organizing and displaying shear wave data segments.
Implementation Method 1
An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus applies an ultrasonic signal from the surface of an object (for example, a human body) to a target site inside of the body of the object, and non-invasively acquires tomograms of soft tissues or images regarding blood flow upon receiving reflected echo signals
Implementation Method 2
the display outputs shear wave data acquired from the ultrasonic probe
Data Source
AI summary
An ultrasonic imaging apparatus and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. The ultrasonic imaging apparatus includes: an ultrasonic probe configured to acquire a plurality of shear wave data segments from a target object; a controller configured to determine at least one shear wave data group by grouping the plurality of shear wave data segments according to a predetermined condition; and a display configured to display at least one image corresponding to the at least one shear wave data group, and display the plurality of shear wave data segments at positions different from a specific position at which the image is displayed.