Three-dimensional ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus
US6416476B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/488
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A three-dimensional ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus transmits ultrasonic beams to an object; receives ultrasonic echo signals; stores and generates three-dimensional region volume data in an object OB based on ultrasonic echo signals; detects direction data concerning an orientation of an operator's head part; and generates and displays the two-dimensional display image from volume data in real time based on the detected direction data. This apparatus provides the three-dimensional anatomical information on the field of interest seen from the operator's viewpoint automatically; assists smooth operation; and reduces a burden of an inspector or an operator that is also an inspector during operation upon ultrasonic beams scanning.
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