Ultrasonic Image Processing Automatic Slice Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current ultrasonic image processing systems require repetitive adjustments of slice positions and vector directions to optimally set a three-dimensional viewing direction and extraction region, limiting operator efficiency during image diagnosis.
Innovation Solution
An ultrasonic image processing apparatus with automatic slice changing functionality, where the system control unit adjusts the positions of slice images to intersect and be perpendicular to a set vector, allowing operators to adjust the setting vector on one slice image without changing the other slice images, thereby simplifying the setting process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the operator adjusts the setting vector on a displayed MPR image, then the three-dimensional viewing direction can be set, but the slice position must be repeatedly adjusted to achieve optimal three-dimensional vector setting
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically calculates and positions slices before the operator needs to set the vector. When a vector is set on one MPR image, the system proactively adjusts other slice positions to intersect and be perpendicular to that vector, preparing the optimal viewing configuration in advance without requiring repeated manual adjustments.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides automatic feedback by detecting when a vector is set on one MPR image and automatically adjusting the positions of other slices accordingly. This closed-loop system eliminates the need for manual trial-and-error adjustments by continuously adapting the slice positions based on the operator's vector setting actions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple MPR images are displayed in parallel for setting viewing direction and extraction region, then three-dimensional image processing can be performed, but the slice positions are fixed unless changed by operator adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The MPR image display system serves itself by automatically adjusting slice positions based on the vector setting. When the operator sets a vector on one MPR image, the system autonomously repositions other slices to intersect and be perpendicular to the vector, eliminating the need for manual slice adjustment operations while maintaining full adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The slice positions transition from static (fixed unless changed by operator) to dynamic (automatically adjusting in response to vector settings). The system enables dynamic repositioning of slices to maintain optimal perpendicular relationships with the setting vector, providing flexibility without requiring complex manual intervention.
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AI summary
According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a slice image generation unit, a three-dimensional image generation unit, a display unit, a setting unit, an updating unit, and a changing unit. The slice image generation unit generates the data of slice images based on a volume data. The three-dimensional image generation unit generates the data of a three-dimensional image based on the volume data. The display unit displays the slice images and the three-dimensional image. The setting unit sets the vector on the first slice image of the displayed slice images in accordance with an instruction from an operator. The updating unit updates the displayed three-dimensional image based on the vector. The changing unit changes the position of a slice of a remaining slice image of the displayed slice images to a position where the slice intersects the vector and is perpendicular to the slice of the first slice image.