Optimized functionality through interoperation of doppler and image based vessel differentiation
US12376817B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/0833
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasound-imaging system includes an ultrasound probe coupled with a console. Operations of the system can include detecting one or more blood vessels within the ultrasound image and identifying each blood vessel as a vein, an artery or other anatomic element using doppler ultrasound functionality of the ultrasound probe. Operations can also include determining a confidence for the blood vessel identification, and defining a window for doppler ultrasound operation. Operations can further include assessing a blood flow rate within blood vessels, and superimposing notifications atop the ultrasound image pertaining to the identity of the blood vessel including a confidence for the identity.
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