Patents by Inventor Bong Heon Lee
Bong Heon Lee has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10922874Abstract: Provided is a medical imaging apparatus. The medical imaging apparatus includes: a user interface configured to receive an input for setting a region of interest (ROI) in a first medical image and an input for setting first volume rendering properties for the ROI and second volume rendering properties for a remaining region of the first medical image other than the ROI; an image generator configured to generate a second medical image by performing volume rendering on the ROI and the remaining region other than the ROI based on the first and second volume rendering properties, respectively; and a display configured to display the second medical image.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2015Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO.. LTD.Inventors: Jin-yong Lee, Sung-wook Park, Jin-ki Park, Joo-hyun Song, Bong-heon Lee, Hyuk-Jae Chang, Namsik Chung, Geu-ru Hong, Chi-young Shim, In-jeong Cho
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Patent number: 10922875Abstract: Provided is an ultrasound system and an image display method of displaying an ultrasound image on an auxiliary display. The ultrasound system generates a three-dimensional (3D) image in a first orientation with respect to ultrasound volume data acquired from an object and displays the 3D image in the first orientation on a display. The ultrasound system also acquires position information and orientation information of an auxiliary display and determines a second orientation based on the acquired position information and orientation information. The ultrasound system then generates a 3D image in the determined second orientation and controls the 3D image in the second orientation to be displayed on the auxiliary display.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2015Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.Inventors: Jin-yong Lee, Sung-wook Park, Jin-ki Park, Joo-hyun Song, Bong-heon Lee
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Patent number: 10631823Abstract: Disclosed is an ultrasound image display apparatus and method which provides a user with a 3D image enabling a tubular tissue to be easily diagnosed, thereby easily diagnosing whether a disease occurs in the tubular tissue. The ultrasound image display apparatus includes an image processor that generates a first image three-dimensionally representing a surface constituting a tubular tissue on a reference plane, based on ultrasound data corresponding to an object including the tubular tissue and a display that displays the first image.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2014Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.Inventor: Bong-heon Lee
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Patent number: 10561393Abstract: Disclosed is an ultrasound apparatus. The ultrasound apparatus includes an ultrasound transceiver that transmits an ultrasound signal to an object and receives an ultrasound echo signal reflected from the object, a controller that detects a change amount of a diameter of a blood vessel of the object, based on the ultrasound echo signal, and a display unit that displays a blood pressure graph showing a blood pressure of the object and an image representing an inflection point in the blood pressure graph, based on the detected change amount of the diameter. The controller calculates a stiffness of the blood vessel, based on a blood pressure corresponding to the inflection point.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.Inventors: Jin-yong Lee, Sung-wook Park, Jin-ki Park, Joo-Hyun Song, Bong-heon Lee, Hyuk-Jae Chang, Namsik Chung, Geu-ru Hong, Jong-hwa Kim, Ji-hyun Yoon
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Patent number: 10390800Abstract: Provided are an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus and an ultrasound diagnosis method that provide to a user an ultrasound image which is easy to recognize. The ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes a probe, an ultrasound transmitter configured to transmit ultrasound waves to an object by using the probe, an ultrasound receiver configured to generate ultrasound data based on reflection waves corresponding to the transmitted ultrasound waves, a bio-signal obtaining unit configured to obtain bio-signals that are periodically generated, a data processor configured to obtain first loop image data and second loop image data based on the ultrasound data, and an image generator configured to generate combined data by combining the first loop image data and the second loop image based on the bio-signals.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2015Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.Inventors: Jin-Yong Lee, Sung-wook Park, Jin-ki Park, Joo-hyun Song, Bong-heon Lee, Hyuk-jae Chang, Nam-sik Chung, Geu-ru Hong, Jong-hwa Kim, Ji-hyun Yoon
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Patent number: 10383599Abstract: Disclosed are an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and an operating method thereof, which quickly and accurately set a volume of interest (VOI).Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2015Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.Inventors: Jin-yong Lee, Sung-wook Park, Jin-ki Park, Joo-hyun Song, Bong-heon Lee, Hyuk-Jae Chang, Namsik Chung, Geu-ru Hong, Hyun-joo Kim, Chi-young Shim
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Publication number: 20190247022Abstract: An ultrasound imaging apparatus comprising a processor configured to obtain an ultrasound image, a display configured to display the ultrasound image, and a controller configured to identify a menstrual cycle based on a state of an endometrial region on the ultrasound image and configured to control the display to display the identified menstrual cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Bong Heon LEE, Dong Kuk SHIN
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Patent number: 10349918Abstract: Provided is a method of displaying a medical image, including: generating a first image showing a region of interest (ROI) by using echo signals corresponding to ultrasound signals transmitted toward the ROI; selecting second images showing the ROI from among prestored images; and displaying the first image and the second images on a screen.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.Inventors: Bong-heon Lee, Dong-kuk Shin
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Patent number: 9911224Abstract: Provided is a volume rendering method including: obtaining 3-dimensional (3D) volume data of an object; setting a parameter of a first voxel included in the 3D volume data as a first value, and a parameter of a second voxel included in the 3D volume data as a second value; and performing rendering by applying the first value to the first voxel and the second value to the second voxel.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.Inventors: Bong-heon Lee, Jin-yong Lee
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Publication number: 20170172545Abstract: Provided is a method of displaying a medical image, including: generating a first image showing a region of interest (ROI) by using echo signals corresponding to ultrasound signals transmitted toward the ROI; selecting second images showing the ROI from among prestored images; and displaying the first image and the second images on a screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: June 22, 2017Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.Inventors: Bong-heon LEE, Dong-kuk SHIN
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Patent number: 9582936Abstract: A method and apparatus for combining a three-dimensional (3D) model with a plurality of two-dimensional (2D) images by adjusting degrees of transparency of the plurality of 2D images. The method includes: obtaining a plurality of 2D images; arranging the plurality of 2D images in a 3D space based on predetermined criteria; obtaining spatial coordinates of each of the plurality of 2D images arranged in the 3D space; generating a 3D model of the plurality of 2D images arranged in the 3D space based on the spatial coordinates; changing attribute information of the plurality of 2D images arranged in the 3D space; and displaying the 3D model and the plurality of 2D images whose attribute information is changed.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2012Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.Inventors: Bong-heon Lee, Jin-yong Lee
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Patent number: 9508154Abstract: A medical imaging apparatus and a method of operating the same are provided. The method includes acquiring three-dimensional (3D) volume data about an object, generating a 3D image based on the 3D volume data, extracting a muscle tissue figure corresponding to a muscle tissue shape of the object by grouping voxels included in the 3D image, analyzing a motion of the object based on the extracted muscle tissue figure, and displaying the extracted muscle tissue figure and a result of the analysis.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.Inventors: Bong-heon Lee, Hyuk-jae Chang, Nam-sik Chung, Geu-ru Hong, Hyun-joo Kim, Sung-wook Park, Joo-hyun Song, Sang-hoon Shin, Jin-yong Lee
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Publication number: 20160310101Abstract: Disclosed is an ultrasound image display apparatus and method which provides a user with a 3D image enabling a tubular tissue to be easily diagnosed, thereby easily diagnosing whether a disease occurs in the tubular tissue. The ultrasound image display apparatus includes an image processor that generates a first image three-dimensionally representing a surface constituting a tubular tissue on a reference plane, based on ultrasound data corresponding to an object including the tubular tissue and a display that displays the first image.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2014Publication date: October 27, 2016Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.Inventor: Bong-heon LEE
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Publication number: 20160302761Abstract: An ultrasound system includes a controller controlling generation of an ultrasound image showing a blood vessel based on an ultrasound echo signal obtained from an object including the blood vessel, and a display displaying the ultrasound image, in which the controller determines a first line and a second line spaced apart from each other with an inner space of the blood vessel interposed therebetween and indicating blood vessel walls in the ultrasound image and determines a color based on information about a change in an interval between the first line and the second line, and the display displays a partial area of the ultrasound image with the determined color.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.Inventors: Jin-yong LEE, Bong-heon LEE, Sung-wook PARK, Jin-ki PARK, Hyuk-Jae CHANG, Nam-sik CHUNG, Geu-ru HONG, Chi-young SHIM, Ji-hyun YOON, In-jeong CHO, Ran HEO
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Publication number: 20160155259Abstract: Provided is a volume rendering method including: obtaining 3-dimensional (3D) volume data of an object; setting a parameter of a first voxel included in the 3D volume data as a first value, and a parameter of a second voxel included in the 3D volume data as a second value; and performing rendering by applying the first value to the first voxel and the second value to the second voxel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2015Publication date: June 2, 2016Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.Inventors: Bong-heon LEE, Jin-yong LEE
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Publication number: 20160151048Abstract: Disclosed are an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and an operating method thereof, which quickly and accurately set a volume of interest (VOI).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2015Publication date: June 2, 2016Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.Inventors: Jin-yong LEE, Sung-wook PARK, Jin-ki PARK, Joo-hyun SONG, Bong-heon LEE, Hyuk-jae CHANG, Namsik CHUNG, Geu-ru HONG, Hyun-joo KIM, Chi-young SHIM
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Publication number: 20160128673Abstract: Provided are an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus and an ultrasound diagnosis method that provide to a user an ultrasound image which is easy to recognize. The ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes a probe, an ultrasound transmitter configured to transmit ultrasound waves to an object by using the probe, an ultrasound receiver configured to generate ultrasound data based on reflection waves corresponding to the transmitted ultrasound waves, a bio-signal obtaining unit configured to obtain bio-signals that are periodically generated, a data processor configured to obtain first loop image data and second loop image data based on the ultrasound data, and an image generator configured to generate combined data by combining the first loop image data and the second loop image based on the bio-signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.Inventors: Jin-Yong LEE, Sung-wook PARK, Jin-ki PARK, Joo-hyun SONG, Bong-heon LEE, Hyuk-jae CHANG, Nam-sik CHUNG, Geu-ru HONG, Jong-hwa KIM, Ji-hyun YOON
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Publication number: 20160128667Abstract: Disclosed is an ultrasound apparatus. The ultrasound apparatus includes an ultrasound transceiver that transmits an ultrasound signal to an object and receives an ultrasound echo signal reflected from the object, a controller that detects a change amount of a diameter of a blood vessel of the object, based on the ultrasound echo signal, and a display unit that displays a blood pressure graph showing a blood pressure of the object and an image representing an inflection point in the blood pressure graph, based on the detected change amount of the diameter. The controller calculates a stiffness of the blood vessel, based on a blood pressure corresponding to the inflection point.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.Inventors: Jin-yong LEE, Sung-wook PARK, Jin-ki PARK, Joo-hyun SONG, Bong-heon LEE, Hyuk-jae CHANG, Namsik CHUNG, Geu-ru HONG, Jong-hwa KIM, Ji-hyun YOON
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Publication number: 20160125640Abstract: Provided is a medical imaging apparatus. The medical imaging apparatus includes: a user interface configured to receive an input for setting a region of interest (ROI) in a first medical image and an input for setting first volume rendering properties for the ROI and second volume rendering properties for a remaining region of the first medical image other than the ROI; an image generator configured to generate a second medical image by performing volume rendering on the ROI and the remaining region other than the ROI based on the first and second volume rendering properties, respectively; and a display configured to display the second medical image.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2015Publication date: May 5, 2016Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.Inventors: Jin-yong LEE, Sung-wook PARK, Jin-ki PARK, Joo-hyun SONG, Bong-heon LEE, Hyuk-Jae CHANG, Namsik CHUNG, Geu-ru HONG, Chi-young SHIM, In-jeong CHO
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Publication number: 20160120506Abstract: Provided is an ultrasound imaging apparatus an image processor configured to acquire, based on three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound data for generating a 3D ultrasound image of an object, at least one two-dimensional (2D) ultrasound image comprising at least one reference ultrasound image corresponding to at least one reference cross-section; a controller configured to set a user-designated reference cross-section obtained by moving a first reference cross-section included in the at least one reference cross-section and control generation of at least one first ultrasound image corresponding to the set user-designated reference cross-section; and a display configured to display the generated at least one first ultrasound image.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2015Publication date: May 5, 2016Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.Inventors: Jin-yong LEE, Sung-wook PARK, Jin-ki PARK, Joo-hyun SONG, Bong-heon LEE, Hyuk-jae CHANG, Nam-sik CHUNG, Geu-ru HONG, Hyun-joo KIM, In-jeong CHO