Fujifilm corporation (20240112344). ULTRASONOGRAPHY APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, ULTRASOUND IMAGE CAPTURING METHOD, AND ULTRASOUND IMAGE CAPTURING PROGRAM simplified abstract

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ULTRASONOGRAPHY APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, ULTRASOUND IMAGE CAPTURING METHOD, AND ULTRASOUND IMAGE CAPTURING PROGRAM

Organization Name

fujifilm corporation

Inventor(s)

Riki Igarashi of Kanagawa (JP)

Tsuyoshi Matsumoto of Kanagawa (JP)

Tomoki Inoue 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 20240112344 titled 'ULTRASONOGRAPHY APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, ULTRASOUND IMAGE CAPTURING METHOD, AND ULTRASOUND IMAGE CAPTURING PROGRAM

Simplified Explanation

The ultrasonography apparatus described in the abstract 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 the difference exceeds a threshold value.

  • Processor acquires information on palm posture during ultrasound image capture.
  • Compares palm posture at different time points.
  • Notifies if the difference in posture exceeds a threshold value.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in medical settings for more accurate ultrasound imaging by ensuring consistent palm posture during image capture.

Problems Solved

This technology helps in maintaining a consistent palm posture during ultrasound image capture, which can improve the quality and accuracy of the images obtained.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved image quality, increased accuracy of ultrasound diagnostics, and potentially faster and more efficient imaging processes.

Potential Commercial Applications

A potential commercial application of this technology could be in the development of advanced ultrasound machines for medical facilities, research institutions, and diagnostic centers.

Possible Prior Art

Prior art in this field may include research on ultrasound imaging techniques and technologies aimed at improving image quality and diagnostic accuracy.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact the overall efficiency of ultrasound imaging processes?

This technology could potentially streamline the imaging process by ensuring consistent palm posture, but the exact impact on efficiency is not explicitly discussed in the abstract.

What are the potential limitations or challenges associated with implementing this technology in real-world medical settings?

While the abstract highlights the benefits of this technology, it does not address any potential limitations or challenges that may arise during its implementation in medical settings.


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.