3D Ultrasound Image Positioning Using Reference Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
In ultrasound systems, users must manually move or rotate 3D ultrasound images to arrange them correctly, which is inconvenient and inefficient due to the image's position being dependent on the ultrasound probe's position.
Innovation Solution
An ultrasound system with a storage unit for reference position information, a user input unit, and a processing unit that forms and arranges 3D ultrasound images based on input information and stored reference data, allowing for automatic position adjustment of the 3D images.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the 3D ultrasound image position is determined by the ultrasound probe position, then the image formation process is simple, but the user must manually move or rotate the image to arrange it correctly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-storing reference position information for multiple target objects in the storage unit before the actual ultrasound imaging. When a target object is selected, the corresponding pre-stored reference position information is automatically retrieved and applied to arrange the 3D ultrasound image, eliminating the need for manual positioning during the imaging process.
2Measurement precision
If automatic position arrangement is implemented using reference position information, then image arrangement precision is improved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses copying by creating a copy of the reference position information from the storage unit and applying it to the current 3D ultrasound image. The processing unit retrieves the reference position information corresponding to the selected target object and uses it to automatically arrange the image, rather than requiring complex real-time calculation or manual adjustment.
3Productivity
If the 3D ultrasound image position depends on the probe position, then the imaging process is straightforward, but the user effort for image arrangement increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service by automatically arranging the 3D ultrasound image based on the selected target object and pre-stored reference position information. The processing unit autonomously retrieves the appropriate reference information and applies it to position the image correctly, eliminating the need for user intervention in the positioning process and significantly reducing the time required for image arrangement.
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AI summary
Embodiments for arranging a 3D (three-dimensional) ultrasound image are disclosed. In one embodiment, by way of non-limiting example, an ultrasound system comprises: a storage unit for storing a plurality of reference position information each corresponding to a plurality of target objects; a user input unit configured to receive input information for selecting a target object; an ultrasound data acquisition unit configured to transmit and receive ultrasound signals to and from the target object to thereby output ultrasound data; and a processing unit in communication with the storage unit, the user input unit and the ultrasound data acquisition unit, the processing unit being configured to form a 3D ultrasound image based on the ultrasound data and perform position arrangement of the 3D ultrasound image based on reference position information corresponding to the input information.