20240023931. METHOD FOR PROVIDING A SOURCE OF SECONDARY MEDICAL IMAGING simplified abstract (KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.)
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METHOD FOR PROVIDING A SOURCE OF SECONDARY MEDICAL IMAGING
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Alphonsus Anthonius Jozef De Lange of Overpelt (BE)
METHOD FOR PROVIDING A SOURCE OF SECONDARY MEDICAL IMAGING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240023931 titled 'METHOD FOR PROVIDING A SOURCE OF SECONDARY MEDICAL IMAGING
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for obtaining secondary imaging of a specific anatomical region during a medical procedure. The method involves acquiring a set of reference images in a secondary imaging modality while an object or body is moving within the region. The different positions of the object within the reference images are indexed by measuring the displacement of a fixed reference point relative to the anatomy of interest using an ultrasound imaging probe. The reference point position is recorded along with each image frame. During the procedure, ultrasound images of the same anatomy are captured using the same setup. The reference images can be recalled in real-time by measuring the reference point displacement using the ultrasound images and querying the dataset for the relevant associated image.
- The method involves acquiring reference images in a secondary imaging modality while an object or body is moving within the anatomical region of interest.
- Different positions of the object within the reference images are indexed using a fixed reference point and ultrasound imaging probe.
- The reference point position is recorded along with each image frame.
- During the procedure, ultrasound images of the same anatomy are captured using the same setup.
- The reference images can be recalled in real-time by measuring the reference point displacement using the ultrasound images and querying the dataset.
Potential Applications:
- This method can be used during various medical procedures where real-time secondary imaging of an anatomical region is required.
- It can be applied in surgeries, interventions, or treatments where precise imaging of the region of interest is crucial.
Problems Solved:
- The method solves the problem of obtaining secondary imaging of an anatomical region during a medical procedure.
- It addresses the challenge of capturing images of the same anatomy in different positions within the region of interest.
Benefits:
- Real-time recall of reference images provides additional imaging information during the procedure.
- The method allows for better visualization and understanding of the anatomical region of interest.
- It can aid in guiding the medical procedure and improving the accuracy of interventions.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method provides a source of secondary imaging of an anatomical region of interest for use during a medical procedure. the method is based on acquiring in advance a set of reference images in a secondary imaging modality of the anatomical region over the course of movement of an object or body within the region. different movement positions of the object within the reference images are indexed via measurement of displacement of a pre-defined reference point fixed relative to the anatomy of interest. this is measured using an ultrasound imaging probe which images the anatomical region simultaneously with the secondary imaging modality. the detected reference point position for each reference image is recorded along with each image frame. during the intervention, an ultrasound image probe is again used, preferably set up in the same position relative to the anatomy, and captures images of the same anatomy during the procedure. the reference images can be recalled in real time based on measuring the reference point displacement using the ultrasound images and querying the dataset for the relevant associated image. this can be displayed alongside, or in place of, each ultrasound image frame.
