A61B8/4263

ULTRASOUND IMAGING GUIDANCE AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

A guidance system is configured to detect a current pose of an ultrasound transducer and to determine a movement to achieve a desired pose associated with a desired view or imaging plane of a patients anatomy. In one embodiment, the guidance system includes a processor circuit in communication with the ultrasound transducer. The processor circuit is configured to: receive an input associated with a desired pose of the ultrasound transducer; receive ultrasound imaging data representative of a field of view of the ultrasound transducer in a current pose; determine a movement to align the current pose of the ultrasound transducer with the desired pose; and generate a graphical representation of the movement. The graphical representation shows both the current pose of the ultrasound transducer and the desired pose of the ultrasound transducer. The graphical representation is output to a display in communication with the processor circuit.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO PRODUCE TISSUE IMAGING BIOMARKERS
20230098305 · 2023-03-30 ·

Systems and methods for mapping a region of interest within breast tissue utilize multiple layers of information to produce a unique digital fingerprint of breast tissue. X-ray and ultrasound imaging is combined with elastography and Doppler to create an architectural map of a breast including coordinates to mark one or more regions of interest. The architectural map can be utilized during future imaging procedures and surgeries to automatically and virtually indicate the location of previously biopsied lesions. The architectural map can be displayed on a user interface of a computing device to guide a user to the region of interest during imaging.

ELECTRONIC ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM
20230097283 · 2023-03-30 · ·

An electronic endoscope system includes: an electronic endoscope including, at a distal end portion, an image sensor that captures an image of a living tissue, and an ultrasound probe that applies ultrasonic waves to the living tissue to obtain an echo signal; a captured image processor including an image processing unit that processes an imaging signal output from the image sensor and generates a captured image; and an ultrasonic image processor including an ultrasonic image processing unit that processes the echo signal output from the ultrasound probe and generates an ultrasonic image, a noise detection unit that detects a periodic noise component included in the echo signal and generated at a level equal to or higher than a preset threshold level, and a noise suppression unit that performs processing of suppressing the detected noise component.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ESTABLISHING A COMMUNICATION SESSION FOR LIVE REVIEW OF ULTRASOUND SCANNING

An application running in a mobile device displays an ultrasound image obtained by a connected ultrasound scanner. A button is displayed on the device, which, when activated, automatically connects the device to a remote reviewer in a virtual videoconferencing room, without the operator of the scanner needing to input user credentials. Upon activating the button, or otherwise triggering the request for a review, pre-stored login credentials are automatically retrieved and used for connecting the operator to the room. The remote reviewer may be connected to the room upon accepting the request for review, without having to input user credentials, which are pre-stored and automatically retrieved.

Mounting device for reversibly mounting an electromagnetic field generator on an ultrasonic probe

A mounting device for reversibly mounting at least one electromagnetic field generator on an ultrasonic probe for orientating the electromagnetic field generator with respect to the ultrasonic probe in at least one mounting position is disclosed. The mounting device comprises at least one first fastening structure. The mounting device is connectable to the electromagnetic field generator via the first fastening structure.

Methods and system for camera-aided ultrasound scan setup and control
11607200 · 2023-03-21 · ·

Methods and systems are provided for adjusting settings of an ultrasound exam based on monitoring of the exam with an optical camera. One example method includes acquiring images of an ultrasound exam via a camera, analyzing the acquired images in real-time to build a spatial exam model, and adjusting settings of the ultrasound exam in real-time based on the spatial exam model.

Handheld three-dimensional ultrasound imaging system and method
11478219 · 2022-10-25 · ·

Disclosed in the application is a handheld three-dimensional ultrasound imaging system and method, comprising a handheld ultrasound probe, used for scanning and obtaining an ultrasound image; a display, control and processing terminal, connected to the handheld ultrasound probe wiredly or wirelessly. The handheld ultrasound imaging system and method of the application further comprises: a handheld three-dimensional spatial positioning system, connected to the handheld ultrasound probe, moving with the movement of the handheld ultrasound probe, connected to the display, control and processing terminal wiredly or wirelessly, and used for independently positioning the three-dimensional position of the handheld ultrasound probe. By means of the handheld three-dimensional ultrasound imaging system and method of the present application, the large spatial positioning system in an existing three-dimensional ultrasound imaging system is changed into a portable spatial positioning system that can be used at any time, so that handheld three-dimensional ultrasound imaging can be widely applied.

Method and system for ultrasound imaging multiple anatomical zones

A method and ultrasound imaging system for performing an ultrasound examination. The method and system includes entering a workflow and displaying a plurality of graphical icons positioned on a graphical model. The method and system includes selecting a first anatomical zone, acquiring a first image, and saving and associating the first image with the first anatomical zone. The method and system includes saving and associating a first clinical finding with the first anatomical zone. The method and system includes selecting a second anatomical zone, acquiring a second image, and saving and associating the second image with the second anatomical zone. The method and system includes saving and associating a second clinical finding with the second anatomical zone. The method and system include displaying an examination overview including the first image, the first clinical finding, the second image, and the second clinical finding.

STEERABLE MULTI-PLANE ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM

A steerable multi-plane ultrasound imaging system (MPUIS) for steering a plurality of intersecting image planes (PL.sub.1 . . . n) of a beamforming ultrasound imaging probe (BUIP) based on ultrasound signals transmitted between the beamforming ultrasound imaging probe (BUIP) and an ultrasound transducer (S) disposed within a field of view (FOV) of the probe (BUIP). An ultrasound tracking system (UTS) causes the beamforming ultrasound imaging probe (BUIP) to adjust an orientation of the first image plane (PL.sub.1) such that a first image plane passes through a position (POS) of the ultrasound transducer (S) by maximizing a magnitude of ultrasound signals transmitted between the beamforming ultrasound imaging probe (BUIP) and the ultrasound transducer (S). An orientation of a second image plane (PL.sub.2) is adjusted such that an intersection (AZ) between the first image plane and the second image plane passes through the position of the ultrasound transducer (S).

Enclosure for device including probe
11633251 · 2023-04-25 · ·

Arrangements described herein relate to systems, apparatuses, and methods for an enclosure for a device having a probe supported by a housing. The housing defines a cavity through which the probe protrudes. The probe is configured to move within the cavity. The enclosure includes a removable enclosure body. The enclosure body is configured to enclose at least a portion of the housing while covering an entirety of the cavity. The enclosure further includes a probe interaction portion in the enclosure body. The probe interaction portion is configured to be operatively engaged with the probe such that the probe is configured to transmit acoustic energy to a subject from within the enclosure.