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Ultrasonic imaging apparatus and method for controlling the same

US11234672B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 2017
Grant dateFeb 1, 2022
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B8/488
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ultrasonic imaging apparatus and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. The ultrasonic imaging apparatus includes: an ultrasonic probe configured to acquire a plurality of shear wave data segments from a target object; a controller configured to determine at least one shear wave data group by grouping the plurality of shear wave data segments according to a predetermined condition; and a display configured to display at least one image corresponding to the at least one shear wave data group, and display the plurality of shear wave data segments at positions different from a specific position at which the image is displayed.

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