Systems and methods for quantification and classification of fluids in human cavities in ultrasound images
US8221321B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/4472
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Ultrasound imaging systems and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an ultrasonography method includes creating a database that is representative of a tissue, a fluid, or a cavity of a body, and transmitting ultrasound pulses into a region-of-interest in a patient. Echoes are received from the region of interest, and based upon the received echoes, compiling an ultrasonic pattern of the region-of-interest is compiled. The pattern is processed by comparing the region-of-interest patterns to the pattern information stored in the database. A composition within the region-of-interest of the patient is then determined.
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