Method and Apparatus for Forming a Guide Image for an Ultrasound Image Scanner
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1. A method for producing a three-dimensional guide image of an object to be scanned during an ultrasound scan, comprising:
- insonifying the object;
receiving return echoes from the object;
processing the return echoes to generate a data set representing the object;
comparing the data set with a plurality of shape models;
selecting a best fit shape model responsive to the step of comparing; and
displaying the best fit shape model as the guide image.
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Abstract
A method for producing a three-dimensional guide image of an object to be scanned during an ultrasound scan. The method comprises insonifying the object, receiving return echoes from the object, processing the return echoes to generate a data set representing the object, comparing the data set with a plurality of shape models, selecting a best fit shape model responsive to the step of comparing and displaying the best fit shape model as the guide image.
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1. A method for producing a three-dimensional guide image of an object to be scanned during an ultrasound scan, comprising:
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insonifying the object; receiving return echoes from the object; processing the return echoes to generate a data set representing the object; comparing the data set with a plurality of shape models; selecting a best fit shape model responsive to the step of comparing; and displaying the best fit shape model as the guide image. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An ultrasonic imaging apparatus for producing a three-dimensional guide image of an object, the apparatus comprising:
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a plurality of ultrasonic transducers for generating ultrasonic energy during a first scan, for receiving first echoes from the object and for generating first signals responsive to the first echoes; a processor for generating a data set according to the first signals, the data set representing the object, the processor for selecting a best fit shape model from among a plurality of shape models responsive to the data set; and a first display for displaying the best fit shape model as the guide image. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A computer software code for producing a three-dimensional guide image of an object responsive to insonifying the object during a first scan, comprising:
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a software module for receiving first return echoes from the object responsive to insonifying the object during the first scan; a software module for processing the first return echoes to generate a data set representing the object; a software module for comparing the data set with a plurality of shape models; a software module for selecting a best fit shape model responsive to the software module for comparing; and a software module for displaying the best fit shape model as the guide image. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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