Systems and methods to improve clarity in ultrasound images
US8221322B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30048
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems, methods, and devices for image clarity of ultrasound-based images are described wherein motion sections are compensated with the still sections of the region of interest. Velocity map analysis of regions-of-interest is determined to compensate for instrument motion from motions attributable to structures within the region of interest. Methods include image processing algorithms applied to collected echogenic data sets and the dispensers that use apply air-expunged sonic coupling mediums.
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