18475176. ULTRASONOGRAPHY APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, ULTRASOUND IMAGE CAPTURING METHOD, AND ULTRASOUND IMAGE CAPTURING PROGRAM simplified abstract (FUJIFILM CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 ULTRASONOGRAPHY APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, ULTRASOUND IMAGE CAPTURING METHOD, AND ULTRASOUND IMAGE CAPTURING PROGRAM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ULTRASONOGRAPHY APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, ULTRASOUND IMAGE CAPTURING METHOD, AND ULTRASOUND IMAGE CAPTURING PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
ULTRASONOGRAPHY APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, ULTRASOUND IMAGE CAPTURING METHOD, AND ULTRASOUND IMAGE CAPTURING PROGRAM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Riki Igarashi of Kanagawa (JP)
Tsuyoshi Matsumoto of Kanagawa (JP)
ULTRASONOGRAPHY APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, ULTRASOUND IMAGE CAPTURING METHOD, AND ULTRASOUND IMAGE CAPTURING PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18475176 titled 'ULTRASONOGRAPHY APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, ULTRASOUND IMAGE CAPTURING METHOD, AND ULTRASOUND IMAGE CAPTURING PROGRAM
Simplified Explanation
The ultrasonography apparatus described in the patent application includes a processor that detects the posture of a subject's palm during ultrasound image capture, compares the posture at different time points, and notifies if a significant difference is detected.
- Processor acquires information on palm posture at two different time points during ultrasound image capture.
- Processor calculates the difference between the palm postures at the two time points.
- Notification is triggered if the calculated difference exceeds a threshold value.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in medical settings for more accurate and efficient ultrasound imaging by ensuring consistent positioning of the subject's palm.
Problems Solved
This technology helps address the issue of inconsistent palm positioning during ultrasound imaging, which can affect the quality and accuracy of the images obtained.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved image quality, increased efficiency in image capture, and potentially better diagnostic accuracy in medical settings.
Potential Commercial Applications
One potential commercial application of this technology could be in the development of advanced ultrasound machines for medical facilities, offering enhanced features for improved imaging results.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of motion tracking technology in ultrasound imaging to monitor and adjust the position of the subject's body parts for optimal image capture.
Unanswered Questions
How does the processor differentiate between intentional and unintentional changes in palm posture during image capture?
The patent application does not provide details on how the processor distinguishes between deliberate adjustments in palm posture and inadvertent movements that may affect the image quality.
What is the impact of the threshold value on the notification process?
The patent application does not specify how the threshold value for detecting significant differences in palm posture is determined and its effect on the notification mechanism.
Original Abstract Submitted
The ultrasonography apparatus includes at least one processor, in which the processor acquires, from a detector that detects a posture of a palm of a subject in capturing an ultrasound image, information representing a posture of the palm at a first time point as a first detection result, acquires information representing a posture of the palm at a second time point, which is after the first time point and is a time point during capturing of the ultrasound image, as a second detection result, derives a difference between the posture of the palm at the first time point and the posture of the palm at the second time point based on the first detection result and the second detection result, and performs notification in a case in which the derived difference is equal to or greater than a threshold value.
