公开(公告)号：US06933934B2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-23

申请号：US10000687

申请日：2001-10-31

Applicant: Shinichi Amemiya

Inventor： Shinichi Amemiya

IPC: A61B8/14 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/06 ,  G01S7/52 ,  G01S15/89 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G01S7/52055 ,  A61B8/06 ,  A61B8/13 ,  A61B8/4411 ,  A61B8/462 ,  A61B8/463 ,  A61B8/467 ,  A61B8/469 ,  G01S7/52033 ,  G01S7/52082 ,  G01S15/899

Abstract: In order to perform precise time-gain control using a small manual setting device, one of two-dimensional coordinates of a position on a surface of a tablet pointer 215 which an external object touches is defined as a coordinate on a time axis, and the other as a coordinate on a gain axis; and the time gain is controlled based on the two-dimensional coordinates. In order to provide an ultrasonic imaging apparatus that responds to the requirement for both portability and versatility, the ultrasonic imaging apparatus comprises a portable imaging apparatus 100 comprising ultrasonic imaging means, and a support apparatus 500 which comprises supporting means for supporting extension of functions of the imaging apparatus, and which is electrically connected to and mechanically joined to the imaging apparatus so that it can be removably combined with the imaging apparatus.

Abstract translation: 为了使用小型手动设定装置进行精确的时间增益控制，将外部物体触摸的图形输入板指针215的表面上的位置的二维坐标之一定义为时间轴上的坐标，并且 另一个作为增益轴上的坐标; 并且基于二维坐标来控制时间增益。 为了提供响应于便携性和多功能性的要求的超声波成像装置，超声波成像装置包括包括超声成像装置的便携式成像装置100和支撑装置500，支撑装置500包括支撑装置， 成像装置，并且其电连接到成像装置并机械连接到成像装置，使得其可以可移除地与成像装置组合。

公开(公告)号：US20040138564A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-15

申请号：US10745827

申请日：2003-12-24

Applicant: SonoSite, Inc.

Inventor： Juin-Jet Hwang ,  Geoffrey H. Jones ,  Terrence R. Doherty ,  Lauren S. Pflugrath

IPC: A61B008/00

CPC classification number: A61B8/54 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/06 ,  A61B8/13 ,  A61B8/14 ,  A61B8/145 ,  A61B8/4427 ,  A61B8/4455 ,  A61B8/4472 ,  A61B8/4494 ,  A61B8/46 ,  A61B8/461 ,  A61B8/462 ,  A61B8/467 ,  A61B8/488 ,  A61B8/5269 ,  A61B8/56 ,  A61B2560/0456 ,  G01S7/52026 ,  G01S7/52028 ,  G01S7/52033 ,  G01S7/52034 ,  G01S7/5206 ,  G01S7/52068 ,  G01S7/52071 ,  G01S7/52079 ,  G01S7/5208 ,  G01S7/52085 ,  G01S7/529 ,  G01S15/8915 ,  G01S15/892 ,  G01S15/8979 ,  G01S15/899 ,  G10K11/004 ,  G10K11/345

Abstract: A hand held ultrasonic instrument is provided in a portable unit which performs both B mode and Doppler imaging. The instrument includes a transducer array mounted in a hand-held enclosure, with an integrated circuit transceiver connected to the elements of the array for the reception of echo signals. A digital signal processing circuit performs both B mode and Doppler signal processing such as filtering, detection and Doppler estimation, as well as advanced functions such as assembly of multiple zone focused scanlines, synthetic aperture formation, depth dependent filtering, speckle reduction, flash suppression, and frame averaging.

Abstract translation: 手持式超声波仪器设置在执行B模式和多普勒成像的便携式单元中。 该仪器包括安装在手持外壳中的换能器阵列，集成电路收发器连接到阵列的元件以接收回波信号。 数字信号处理电路执行滤波，检测和多普勒估计等B模式和多普勒信号处理，以及诸如组合多个区域聚焦扫描线的高级功能，合成孔径形成，深度依赖滤波，散斑减少，闪光抑制， 和帧平均。

公开(公告)号：US20040068170A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-08

申请号：US10305661

申请日：2002-11-27

Applicant: U-Systems Inc.(vii)

Inventor： Shih-Ping Wang ,  Fangyi Rao

IPC: A61B006/00 ,  A61B008/00

CPC classification number: A61B8/0825 ,  A61B6/463 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/5247 ,  A61B6/563 ,  A61B8/406 ,  A61B8/4281 ,  A61B8/4405 ,  A61B8/462 ,  A61B8/463 ,  A61B8/464 ,  A61B8/465 ,  A61B8/467 ,  A61B8/5238 ,  A61B8/565 ,  G06F19/00 ,  Y10S128/916

Abstract: An adjunctive ultrasound mammography system and associated methods are described in which an ultrasound image being displayed near an x-ray mammogram image may be superimposed thereon or thereunder by a user for facilitating rapid comprehension of breast structures and detection of abnormalities therein. In one preferred embodiment, the x-ray mammogram image corresponds to a standard x-ray mammogram view, and the ultrasound image is a thick-slice image representing a thick-slice or slab-like portion of the breast volume substantially parallel to that standard x-ray mammogram view. In another preferred embodiment, the user is permitted to manually manipulate the registration of the ultrasound image with the x-ray mammogram image. It has been found that the manual registration process, which involves manual vernier adjustments responsive to perceived registration differences, can rapidly increase the radiologist's perception of the breast structures being displayed by both component images. Even though ultrasound images tend to have substantially different textures and feature emphases than x-ray images, the bimodal thick-slice/x-ray image, alone or in conjunction with the vernier registration process, can often expose or clarify tissue structures hidden in the separate component images, and can often obviate or explain certain noticed structures in the component images.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种辅助超声乳腺摄影系统及其相关方法，其中在X射线乳房X线照相图像附近显示的超声图像可以由用户叠加在其上或其上，以便于快速理解乳房结构并检测其中的异常。 在一个优选实施例中，X射线乳房X线照相图像对应于标准x射线乳房X线照片视图，超声图像是表示基本上平行于该标准的乳房体积的厚切片或板状部分的厚片图像 x射线乳房X线照片视图。 在另一个优选实施例中，允许用户用X射线乳腺X线照片图像手动地操作超声图像的登记。 已经发现，手动注册过程涉及响应于感知到的注册差异的手动游标调整，可以快速增加放射科医师对由两个分量图像显示的乳房结构的感知。 尽管超声图像倾向于具有与x射线图像相比具有显着不同的纹理和特征的重点，但双峰厚片/ X射线图像单独或与游标注册过程一起可以经常暴露或澄清隐藏在 单独的组件图像，并且经常可以避免或解释组件图像中的某些注意结构。

公开(公告)号：US06685645B1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-03

申请号：US10211391

申请日：2002-08-01

Applicant: Glen McLaughlin ,  Ting-Lan Ji

Inventor： Glen McLaughlin ,  Ting-Lan Ji

IPC: A61B800

CPC classification number: G03B42/06 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/06 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B8/0833 ,  A61B8/13 ,  A61B8/14 ,  A61B8/4438 ,  A61B8/4455 ,  A61B8/462 ,  A61B8/488 ,  G01N29/06 ,  G01N29/0609 ,  G01N29/11 ,  G01N29/14 ,  G01N29/348 ,  G01N2291/017 ,  G01N2291/02416 ,  G01N2291/02466 ,  G01S7/52023 ,  G01S7/52046 ,  G01S15/8915 ,  G01S15/8918 ,  G01S15/892 ,  G01S15/8954 ,  G01S15/8981

Abstract: Systems and methods of probing a material under investigation using an ultrasound beam. Echolocation data is generated using a multi-dimensional transform capable of using phase and magnitude information to distinguish echoes resulting from ultrasound beam components produced using different ultrasound transducers. Since the multi-dimensional transform does not depend on using receive or transmit beam lines, a multi-dimensional area can be imaged using a single ultrasound transmission. In some embodiments, this ability increases image frame rate and reduces the amount of ultrasound energy required to generate an image.

Abstract translation: 使用超声波束探测材料的系统和方法。 使用能够使用相位和幅度信息的多维变换来生成回波定位数据，以区分由使用不同的超声换能器产生的超声波束分量产生的回波。 由于多维变换不依赖于使用接收或发射波束线，所以可以使用单个超声波传输来成像多维区域。 在一些实施例中，该能力增加图像帧速率并减少生成图像所需的超声能量。

公开(公告)号：US20030220573A1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-27

申请号：US10445178

申请日：2003-05-23

Inventor： Mir A. Imran ,  Glen W. McLaughlin ,  William D. Lipps ,  James M. Brennan

IPC: A61B008/14

CPC classification number: G01S7/52079 ,  A61B8/06 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B8/0833 ,  A61B8/0866 ,  A61B8/13 ,  A61B8/4209 ,  A61B8/4427 ,  A61B8/4438 ,  A61B8/4455 ,  A61B8/462 ,  A61B8/465 ,  A61B8/467 ,  A61B8/469 ,  A61B8/488 ,  A61B8/56 ,  G01S7/52034 ,  G01S7/5208 ,  G01S7/52082 ,  G01S7/52084 ,  G01S7/52096 ,  G01S15/8979 ,  G01S15/8981

Abstract: Ultrasound apparatus for examining tissue in a region of interest in a body comprising a housing having a viewing aperture. An ultrasonic transducer is provided comprised of an array of ultrasonic elements disposed in the viewing aperture. Electrical pulses are supplied to the transducer for transducer excitation to introduce ultrasonic signals into the body for reflection from the tissue in the region of interest. The transducer is capable of converting ultrasonic signals reflected from the tissue within the body to the transducer to provide electrical signals. The electrical signals are gain corrected in accordance with time. In-phase and out-of-phase components of the electrical signals are provided and then digitized. The digitized electrical signals are collected to form one image for a single frame of the tissue in the region of interest in the body from transducer excitations less than thirty-three in number which is then displayed.

公开(公告)号：US20030220566A1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-27

申请号：US10155504

申请日：2002-05-23

Inventor： Robert Mesaros ,  Yas Matsui

IPC: A61B008/00

CPC classification number: A61B8/4405 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/462 ,  A61B8/467 ,  Y10S248/918

Abstract: A control panel for a diagnostic ultrasound system includes a keyboard with a wrist pad that stows beneath the control panel, and extends from the control panel when needed. The keyboard wrist pad integrates smoothly into the front of the control panel when the keyboard is in the stowed position. The keyboard wrist pad can also be integrated into the top surface of the edge of the control panel and can serve as a wrist pad for either the control panel or the keyboard when the keyboard is extended.

Abstract translation: 用于诊断超声系统的控制面板包括一个具有手腕垫的键盘，该腕带收纳在控制面板下方，并在需要时从控制面板延伸出来。 当键盘处于收起位置时，键盘腕垫可以顺利地集成到控制面板的前部。 键盘腕垫也可以集成到控制面板边缘的上表面，并且当键盘伸出时可用作控制面板或键盘的腕垫。

公开(公告)号：US06648825B1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-18

申请号：US10155529

申请日：2002-05-23

Applicant: Robert Mesaros ,  Yas Matsui ,  Jay Wilkins

Inventor： Robert Mesaros ,  Yas Matsui ,  Jay Wilkins

IPC: A61B800

CPC classification number: A61B8/4405 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/462 ,  A61B8/467

Abstract: The control panel of an ultrasound system can swivel about the operator location. In one embodiment this capability is provided by pivoting the control panel about a pivot axis located forward of the center of the control panel, preferably within a few inches of the operator position. In another embodiment the control panel can be moved along a track which is curved about the operator position, and in a further embodiment the control panel is moved by a linkage which simultaneously moves the control panel from side to side and forward.

Abstract translation: 超声系统的控制面板可绕操作者位置旋转。 在一个实施例中，该能力通过围绕位于控制面板中心前方的枢转轴线优选地在操作员位置的几英寸内枢转来提供。 在另一个实施例中，控制面板可以沿着围绕操作者位置弯曲的轨道移动，并且在另一实施例中，控制面板通过联动来移动，该联动装置同时从一侧向另一侧移动控制面板并且向前移动。

公开(公告)号：US20030195418A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-16

申请号：US10404220

申请日：2003-03-31

Applicant: SONOSITE, INC.

Inventor： Stephanie A. Barnes ,  Steven M. Bunce ,  Bryan S. Cabatic ,  Blake W. Little ,  Bill Purdue ,  John D. Schultz ,  Kari L. Rice

IPC: A61B008/00

CPC classification number: A61B8/4427 ,  A61B5/0402 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/06 ,  A61B8/13 ,  A61B8/14 ,  A61B8/4455 ,  A61B8/4472 ,  A61B8/462 ,  A61B8/467 ,  A61B8/56 ,  A61B2560/0456 ,  G01S7/003 ,  G01S7/52017 ,  G01S7/52028 ,  G01S7/5206 ,  G01S7/52079 ,  G01S7/5208 ,  G01S7/52084 ,  G01S7/52085 ,  G01S15/8915 ,  G01S15/899 ,  G10K11/004 ,  G10K11/345

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hand held ultrasound system having a balance body, a transducer assembly connected to said balance body via a communication means and a plurality of control elements arranged in an ergonomic fashion on said balance body, such that a user may hold said system and operate at least one of said control elements with the same hand. In particular a medical ultrasound system comprising a balance body incorporating system electronics, a power supply and a user interface wherein the user interface comprises a D-controller and a touch screen and a transducer assembly attached to the balanced body by a cable.

公开(公告)号：US06629927B1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-07

申请号：US10155460

申请日：2002-05-23

Applicant: Robert Mesaros ,  Yas Matsui

Inventor： Robert Mesaros ,  Yas Matsui

IPC: A61B800

CPC classification number: A61B8/4405 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/462 ,  A61B8/467 ,  A61B50/13

Abstract: A cart-borne ultrasound system has a control panel at the front of the cart for operating the ultrasound system and a handle at the front of the cart by which a user can push or pull the cart to a different location. The handle has an opening through which a probe cable can be slipped to hang the cable over the handle during transport, storage, or use. The handle also serves to raise and lower the system control panel. The handle can also be articulated to move it out of the way of a user in front of the control panel.

Abstract translation: 手推车超声系统在车的前部具有用于操作超声系统的控制面板和在购物车前部的手柄，用户可以通过该手柄将推车或将车推到不同的位置。 手柄有一个开口，通过它可以滑动探针电缆，以便在运输，储存或使用期间将电缆悬挂在手柄上。 手柄还用于升高和降低系统控制面板。 手柄也可以铰接以将其移出控制面板前面的用户的方式。

公开(公告)号：US20030139671A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-24

申请号：US10341871

申请日：2003-01-14

Applicant: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

Inventor： Andrew L. Walston ,  Dean J. Bidwell ,  Stephen B. Hooper

IPC: A61B008/00

CPC classification number: A61B8/462 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/4427 ,  A61B8/4472 ,  A61B8/56 ,  G01S7/003 ,  G01S7/52023 ,  G01S7/52079 ,  G01S15/899

Abstract: A portable ultrasound system provides immersive viewing of images. A small, lightweight scope includes a transducer and a display. The display is adapted for viewing ultrasound images close to the eye of the user, such as within five inches or a couple feet of the eye. By adapting the system for close viewing, the ultrasound system is sensory inimersive, such as an otoscope or endoscope. A magnifying lens is positioned adjacent to a display screen. The magnifying lens adapts the small display screen for viewing close to the user's eye. A shade or eyepiece extends away from and at least partly around the display screen. The shade allows viewing in many different lighting conditions. Alternatively, the ultrasound image is viewed on a head mounted display attached to glasses or a helmet.

Abstract translation: 便携式超声系统提供沉浸式的图像观看。 小巧轻便的镜架包括传感器和显示屏。 显示器适于观看靠近用户眼睛的超声图像，例如在眼睛的五英寸或几英尺内。 通过使系统适应于近距离观察，超声系统是感觉不灵敏的，例如耳镜或内窥镜。 放大镜位于显示屏旁边。 放大镜适应小型显示屏，用于观看用户的眼睛。 阴影或目镜远离显示屏幕并至少部分地延伸。 阴影允许在许多不同的照明条件下观看。 或者，在附接到眼镜或头盔的头戴式显示器上观看超声波图像。