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US 5,509,415 AGranted
Method for reducing vector density based on image size
AssigneeGeneral Electric Company
InventorsRowland F. Saunders, Michael J. Washburn
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Abstract
In a method for maximizing frame rate of an ultrasound imaging apparatus, ultrasound B and color mode vector density are reduced. Initially, an actual displayed image size is determined. A minimum vector density requirement is then determined for B which will provide a useful image based on the actual displayed image size. The number of vectors in the image is then adjusted to meet the minimum vector density requirement.
Claims8
A method for maximizing frame rate of an ultrasound imaging apparatus, comprising the steps of:
- determining an actual displayed image size;
- determining a minimum vector density requirement for a B mode which will provide a useful image based on the actual displayed image size;
- determining a minimum vector density requirement for a color mode which will provide a useful image based on the actual displayed image size;
- using a vector spacing that will meet the minimum vector density requirements.
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