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Method and apparatus for displaying ultrasound images

US10772606B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2016
Grant dateSep 15, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T15/08
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided is an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus including: a display configured to display a first ultrasound image showing an object; a user input device configured to receive a user input for selecting first and second depths in the first ultrasound image and setting different three-dimensional (3D) rendering properties with respect to the first and second depths; and a controller configured to generate a second ultrasound image showing a 3D volume of the object based on the set 3D rendering properties, wherein the display is further configured to display the generated second ultrasound image.

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