18325495. ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS simplified abstract (FUJIFILM Corporation)
ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS
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ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18325495 titled 'ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and a control method that improve the accuracy of diagnosing a lesion in a subject. Here are the key points:
- The apparatus includes an image feature calculation unit that analyzes multiple ultrasound images of a lesion in a subject and calculates a multidimensional image feature for each image.
- A score calculation unit then calculates a score for the lesion in each ultrasound image based on the multidimensional image feature.
- A determination unit uses the scores to make a determination about the lesion in each ultrasound image.
- An extraction unit selects the ultrasound image that best represents the determination result as a basis image.
- The determination result and the basis image are displayed on a monitor using a display controller.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Medical diagnosis: The ultrasound diagnostic apparatus can be used by healthcare professionals to accurately diagnose and monitor lesions in patients.
- Research and development: The apparatus can aid in the development of new diagnostic techniques and improve understanding of various medical conditions.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Improved accuracy: By analyzing multiple ultrasound images and calculating multidimensional image features, the apparatus helps healthcare professionals make more accurate determinations about lesions.
- Efficient diagnosis: The extraction of a basis image simplifies the diagnostic process by providing a single image that represents the determination result.
Benefits of this technology:
- Accurate diagnosis: The apparatus improves the accuracy of diagnosing lesions, leading to better treatment decisions and patient outcomes.
- Time-saving: The extraction of a basis image reduces the need for healthcare professionals to review multiple ultrasound images, saving time and improving efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
There are provided an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and a control method of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus which allow a user to accurately perform a diagnosis for a lesion part. The ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes an image feature calculation unit that calculates a multidimensional image feature in each of a plurality of ultrasound images in which a lesion part of a subject is imaged, by analyzing the plurality of ultrasound images; a score calculation unit that calculates a score of the lesion part in each of the plurality of ultrasound images on the basis of the multidimensional image feature; a determination unit that performs determination on the lesion part on the basis of the score calculated for each of the plurality of ultrasound images; an extraction unit that extracts the ultrasound image best representing a determination result of the determination unit from the plurality of ultrasound images, as a basis image; a monitor; and a display controller that displays the determination result of the determination unit and the basis image extracted by the extraction unit on the monitor.
