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Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and control method

US11039777B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2016
Grant dateJun 22, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B8/467
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment includes calculation circuitry, acquisition circuitry, determination circuitry, and scan control circuitry. The calculation circuitry calculates an indicator related to motion of biological tissue in a subject, based on echo data obtained through a pre-scan for the subject. The acquisition circuitry acquires a periodic biological signal of the subject. The determination circuitry specifies at least one tune phase in one cycle of the biological signal acquired during the pre-scan, based on the indicator, and determines a timing of a main scan for the subject, based on the specified time phase and the biological signal acquired after the pre-scan. The scan control circuitry executes the main scan at the timing determined by the determination circuitry.

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