Target region identification for imaging applications
AssigneeRivanna Medical LLC
InventorsDaniel Lee Bizzell, Raeshon Lamont McNeil, Juan Carlos Perez
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Abstract
Systems and methods related to the location of target regions in imaging applications are generally described. Certain embodiments relate to devices and/or methods for image-guided identification of suitable regions at which to insert needles, catheters, and the like. Such systems and methods can be used in association with a variety of imaging technologies, including ultrasound imaging. In certain embodiments, the systems and methods described herein can be used in association with hand-held ultrasound imaging devices.
Claims23
A device, comprising:
- a housing comprising:
- an imaging unit;
- and
- a working side configured to be placed adjacent a target that is to be imaged;
- and
- a marking unit configured to produce a mark on the target to be imaged within boundaries of a periphery of the housing.
A device, comprising:
- a housing comprising:
- an imaging unit;
- and
- a working side configured to be placed adjacent a target that is to be imaged;
- a plurality of housing alignment indicators configured to indicate reference locations used to locate a target region that is positioned on the target to be imaged and within boundaries of a periphery of the housing;
- and
- a template configured to locate the target region based upon the location of the housing alignment indicators.
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A kit, comprising:
- a device for performing imaging, comprising:
- a housing comprising an imaging unit;
- and
- a plurality of alignment indicators configured to indicate reference locations used to locate a target region positioned on a target that is to be imaged and within boundaries of a periphery of the housing;
- and
- a template configured to locate the target region based upon the location of the housing alignment indicators.
36-69. (canceled)
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.