Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Ultrasound Image Processing for Improved Measurement Accuracy and Efficiency

Publication ID: 24-11857371_0001_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Ultrasound Image Processing for Improved Measurement Accuracy and Efficiency,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857371_0001_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857371_0001_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,371.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved ultrasound image processing method and apparatus that automatically adjusts measuring device images based on user input, reducing user error and improving measurement accuracy and efficiency.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed an ultrasound image processing method and apparatus that relied on manual adjustments by the user, which can lead to inaccuracies and inefficiencies. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing automated adjustments, ensuring more precise and efficient measurement information.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced ultrasound image processing method and apparatus comprise a user interface that receives input from a user regarding a desired measurement point, and a processing unit that automatically adjusts the measuring device image on the ultrasound image based on the user input. This automation improves measurement accuracy by reducing user error and ensures more efficient processing. The system can also analyze the ultrasound image and automatically detect the desired measurement point, further streamlining the process. The inventive concept can be implemented in various ways, including as a standalone system or integrated into existing ultrasound apparatuses.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the concept of automated adjustments to measuring device images based on user input, which is not present in the original patent. This automation is a non-obvious improvement that significantly enhances the measurement accuracy and efficiency of the ultrasound image processing method and apparatus.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include implementing the automated adjustments using machine learning algorithms, integrating the system with other medical imaging modalities, or developing specialized software for specific medical applications.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced ultrasound image processing method and apparatus have significant commercial potential in the medical imaging industry, particularly in applications such as cardiology, oncology, and obstetrics. The improved accuracy and efficiency of the system can lead to better patient outcomes, reduced healthcare costs, and increased market share for manufacturers and service providers.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B8/467
A A61 A61B8/461
A A61 A61B8/469
A A61 A61B8/5207
A A61 A61B8/5215
A A61 A61B8/5223
G G06 G06F3/0484
G G06 G06F3/0488
G G06 G06F3/04845
G G06 G06F3/04886
A A61 A61B8/4405
A A61 A61B8/46
A A61 A61B8/465
A A61 A61B8/5292
G G06 G06F2203/04804
G G06 G06T7/0012

Field of Art

Medical imaging technology, specifically ultrasound image processing systems with user interface measurement tools, involving complex software interfaces for medical diagnostic imaging

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical imaging software specialist with expertise in ultrasound technologies, user interface design, and medical measurement techniques, holding advanced degrees in biomedical engineering or computer science with 3-5 years professional experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that automating manual measurement processes in medical imaging is a predictable technological progression. The proposed variations represent incremental improvements that leverage existing interface design principles and machine learning techniques commonly applied in medical imaging software. The core measurement interaction paradigm remains consistent with the source patent, with automation serving as a natural evolutionary step in user interface design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Measuring device image with adjustable reference points and touch input interactions
PTD Variation
Automatic adjustment of measuring device image based on user input and image analysis
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of machine learning techniques to automate manual measurement processes, representing a known design optimization in medical imaging interfaces
Source Patent Element
User-driven measurement point selection on ultrasound images
PTD Variation
Automated measurement point detection and recommendation
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying standard computer vision and pattern recognition techniques to streamline user interaction, representing a finite set of known technological solutions
Source Patent Element
Touch-based interface for adjusting measurement parameters
PTD Variation
Machine learning-enhanced interface that predicts and suggests optimal measurement configurations
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending existing interface interaction models using well-established machine learning design patterns, representing an obvious technological enhancement
Source Patent Element
Manual measurement point positioning on ultrasound images
PTD Variation
Automatic measurement device image optimization based on image characteristics
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying standard image processing algorithms to improve measurement accuracy, representing a predictable technological improvement
Source Patent Element
User-controlled measurement device image on ultrasound display
PTD Variation
Integrated system for automated measurement point detection across multiple medical imaging modalities
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending existing measurement techniques using known software integration strategies, representing a logical technological progression
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857371 and the disclosed variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed ultrasound image processing techniques obvious and anticipated, specifically the automated measurement device image adjustments and machine learning-enhanced measurement point detection, thereby rendering potential derivative claims obvious and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,371
TitleUltrasound method and apparatus for processing ultrasound image to obtain measurement information of an object in the ultrasound image
Assignee(s)SAMSUNG MEDISON CO. LTD.