Advanced Ultrasound Image Processing for Enhanced Measurement Accuracy

An improved ultrasound image processing method and apparatus that enhances measurement accuracy and efficiency by introducing advanced user interface and processing capabilities.

The original patent disclosed an ultrasound image processing method that obtains measurement information with respect to an object in an ultrasound image based on user input. However, the original method has limitations in terms of measurement accuracy and user experience. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing advanced user interface and processing capabilities that enable more accurate and efficient measurement information.

The new inventive concept comprises a user interface that receives input for configuring the position of a measuring point, and a processing module that adjusts the measuring point based on the input and maintains a fixed distance between the measuring point and a reference point. This enables more accurate measurement information to be obtained with respect to an object in the ultrasound image. The processing module can also adjust the measurement information based on the input and maintain a fixed distance between the measuring point and a reference point. The new inventive concept can be implemented in various forms, including a system for processing ultrasound images, a method for obtaining measurement information, an ultrasound apparatus, a system for ultrasound image processing, and an ultrasound image processing method.

The new claims introduce the concept of adjusting the measuring point based on user input and maintaining a fixed distance between the measuring point and a reference point, which is not present in the original patent. This enables more accurate and efficient measurement information to be obtained, and provides a significant improvement over the original method.

Alternative embodiments of the new inventive concept could include different user interface designs, additional processing capabilities, and integration with other medical imaging modalities. Variations of the new inventive concept could also include different types of ultrasound apparatuses, such as portable or handheld devices, and different applications in medical imaging and diagnostics.

The new inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical imaging and diagnostics market, particularly in the field of ultrasound imaging. The improved measurement accuracy and efficiency enabled by the new inventive concept could lead to increased adoption and market share for ultrasound imaging devices and systems. The target industries for this technology include medical imaging and diagnostics, healthcare, and biomedical research.