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Ultrasound method and apparatus for processing ultrasound image

US11000261B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2015
Grant dateMay 11, 2021
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T7/0012
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ultrasound apparatus includes: a display unit configured to display, on an ultrasound image, a measuring device image including a plurality of measuring points which indicate points on the ultrasound image that are to be measured, and an adjusting portion for adjusting the plurality of measuring points; an input unit configured to receive a touch input for changing a position of the adjusting portion; and a controller configured to adjust a position of at least one of the plurality of measuring points based on the changed position of the adjusting portion, and to obtain a measurement value based on positions of the plurality of measuring points including the at least one measuring point, the position of which is adjusted, wherein the plurality of measuring points are disposed apart from the adjusting portion.

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