Ultrasound imaging apparatus and method of generating ultrasound image
US11547383B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/5223
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided are an ultrasound imaging apparatus and a method of generating an ultrasound image. The method includes: transmitting ultrasound signals to an object; receiving ultrasound echo signals from the object; generating ultrasound image data based on the received ultrasound echo signals; identifying a fetus's skull from the ultrasound image data; identifying, based on the identified fetus's skull, a caput succedaneum region corresponding to caput succedaneum occurring in the fetus; and displaying information about the caput succedaneum region.
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