Ultrasound imaging apparatus and controlling method for the same
US11219429B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/0866
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein is an ultrasound imaging apparatus capable of setting a region of interest having a shape corresponding to a shape of the cervix canal in an elasticity image of the cervix and displaying the region of interest, and a control method thereof. The ultrasound imaging apparatus includes a display unit configured to display an ultrasound elasticity image and a controller configured to select a point included in a path corresponding to the cervix canal in the elasticity image of the cervix displayed on the display unit, configured to set a region of interest having a shape corresponding to a shape of at least one portion of the cervix canal based on the selected point, and configured to display the region of interest on the display unit.
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