US 12,733,899 B2 · Non-uniform ultrasound image modification of targeted sub-regions

Abstract

Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a non-uniform, targeted ultrasound image modification system. The system can image a target area using ultrasound and can determine one or more target locations within the target area. Further the system can determine a location and orientation of a medical device to overlay a trajectory onto the target area. A user can further modify the one or more target locations as needed. The user can then modify an image parameter for the target area, and can further modify an image parameter for one or more target locations independently of the target area. This allows a user to modify the image of the target location to suit the position, tissue structure, or a procedure taking place there without affecting the image quality of the rest of the target area, or other target locations.

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Dependent claims

A subcutaneous imaging system, comprising:

a probe configured to emit an ultrasonic signal and receive a reflected ultrasonic signal;
and
a console communicatively coupled to the probe and including a display, the console configured to:
i) receive information from the probe and display an image of a target area disposed subcutaneously;
ii) determine a target location within the target area;
iii) modify an image parameter of the target area to a first value;
and
iv) modify the image parameter of the target location to a second value different from the first value while maintaining the image parameter of the target area outside of the target location at the first value.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Non-uniform ultrasound image modification of targeted sub-regions

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Non-uniform ultrasound image modification of targeted sub-regions

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Abstract

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