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Method and Apparatus for Forming a Guide Image for an Ultrasound Image Scanner

  • US 20080187193A1
  • Filed: 02/01/2007
  • Published: 08/07/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/01/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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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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