Ultrasonic image analyzing apparatus
US5279301A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/469
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasonic image analyzing apparatus determines, on the basis of ultrasonic tomographic image information on a body portion being inspected, the properties of the tissues of the inspected portion, and causes a lesion portion to be displayed on a color image screen or the like, thereby allowing a diagnosis. The apparatus enables appropriate parameters for image analysis which correspond to the object organ, a body mark, and the type of ultrasonic probe used, to be automatically set. The apparatus also enables the size, the shape, the manner of scanning, etc. of regions of interest (ROIs), which are provided on the image of the portion being observed for the purpose of calculating the parameters, to be set in correspondence with the directions in which the ultrasonic wave from the probe propagates. Accordingly, the apparatus makes it possible to perform optimal image analysis with respect to the observation-object portion, and hence, perform correct diagnosis.
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