WO2003047433A3 - Ultrasonic image stabilization system and method - Google Patents

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WO2003047433A3
WO2003047433A3 PCT/IB2002/004846 IB0204846W WO03047433A3 WO 2003047433 A3 WO2003047433 A3 WO 2003047433A3 IB 0204846 W IB0204846 W IB 0204846W WO 03047433 A3 WO03047433 A3 WO 03047433A3
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ultrasonic image
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Lars J Olsson
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    • A61B8/0883—Detecting organic movements or changes, e.g. tumours, cysts, swellings for diagnosis of the heart
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Abstract

An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system is provided in which anatomical images are stabilized in the presence of probe motion, anatomical motion, or both. A decision processor analyzes motional effects and determines whether to inhibit or allow image stabilization. Images are anatomically aligned on the basis of probe motion sensing, image analysis, or both. The stabilization system can be activated either manually or automatically and adaptively.
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