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Volume rendering quality adaptations for ultrasound imaging

US7601121B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2004
Grant dateOct 13, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B8/13
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Rendering quality parameter values are automatically set or adjusted as a function of acquisition ultrasound parameter values. The rendering quality is automatically selected based on the acquisition quality, such as providing for a higher quality or quality rendering for slower acquisitions. More than two rendering states are provided for a respective, more than two different quality settings.

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