Ultrasonic image stabilization system and method
US6589176B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S15/66
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system is provided in which anatomical images are stabilized in the presence of probe motion, anatomical motion, or both. A decision processor analyzes motional effects and determines whether to inhibit or allow image stabilization. Images are anatomically aligned on the basis of probe motion sensing, image analysis, or both. The stabilization system can be activated either manually or automatically and adaptively.
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