Apparatus for indicating locus of an ultrasonic probe, ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus

US8282555B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• TOSHIBA MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION · JP
• National Cancer Center · JP

Inventors

• Akihiro Kakee · Nasushiobara, JP
• Masahiko Yano · Ohara, JP
• Noriyuki Moriyama · Chuo, JP
• Nachiko Uchiyama · Chuo, JP
• Minoru Machida · Nagoya, JP

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 18, 2007
• Grant date: Oct 9, 2012
• Expiry date: May 20, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

An apparatus and method for indicating locus of an ultrasonic probe configured to transmit and receive ultrasonic waves toward a part of a subject wherein a position or movement of the ultrasonic probe is detected, and a locus of the ultrasonic probe on an image of the part of the subject is indicated according to the detected position or movement.