Patents by Inventor Mi Jeoung Ahn

Mi Jeoung Ahn 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).

  • Patent number: 11974880
    Abstract: Provided are an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus connected to wireless ultrasound probes and a method of operating the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus. The ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a communicator connected with a plurality of different wireless probes through a wireless communication method by receiving pairing reception signals from the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; a controller configured to control the communicator to wirelessly connect the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus with the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes and to wirelessly receive status information regarding the connected plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; and a display configured to display a user interface (UI) indicating the received status information regarding the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-ju Jin, Yu-ri Kim, Mi-jeoung Ahn, Jae-moon Jo
  • Publication number: 20240074730
    Abstract: Provided are a portable ultrasound apparatus, a portable ultrasound system, and an ultrasound diagnosis method performed by using the portable ultrasound apparatus. The portable ultrasound apparatus includes at least two probes having different specifications; a first display unit for displaying an ultrasound image; and a second display unit for displaying a control screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Gil-ju JIN, Mi-jeoung AHN, Hyoung-jin KIM
  • Publication number: 20230380807
    Abstract: The present invention provides an ultrasound system, which comprises: a signal acquiring unit to transmit an ultrasound signal to an object and acquire an echo signal reflected from the object; a signal processing unit to control TGC (Time Gain Compensation) and LGC (Lateral Gain Compensation) of the echo signal; a TGC/LGC setup unit adapted to set TGC and LGC values based on TGC and LGC curves inputted by a user; and an image producing unit adapted to produce an ultrasound image of the object based on the echo signal. The signal processing unit is further adapted to control the TGC and the LGC of the echo signal based on the TGC and LGC values set by the TGC/LGC setup unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Doo Sik LEE, Mi Jeoung AHN
  • Patent number: 11813115
    Abstract: Provided are a portable ultrasound apparatus, a portable ultrasound system, and an ultrasound diagnosis method performed by using the portable ultrasound apparatus. The portable ultrasound apparatus includes at least two probes having different specifications; a first display unit for displaying an ultrasound image; and a second display unit for displaying a control screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-ju Jin, Mi-jeoung Ahn, Hyoung-jin Kim
  • Publication number: 20230240652
    Abstract: Provided are an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus connected to wireless ultrasound probes and a method of operating the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus. The ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a communicator connected with a plurality of different wireless probes through a wireless communication method by receiving pairing reception signals from the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; a controller configured to control the communicator to wirelessly connect the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus with the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes and to wirelessly receive status information regarding the connected plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; and a display configured to display a user interface (UI) indicating the received status information regarding the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-ju Jin, Yu-ri Kim, Mi-jeoung Ahn, Jae-moon Jo
  • Publication number: 20230233183
    Abstract: Provided are an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus connected to wireless ultrasound probes and a method of operating the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus. The ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a communicator connected with a plurality of different wireless probes through a wireless communication method by receiving pairing reception signals from the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; a controller configured to control the communicator to wirelessly connect the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus with the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes and to wirelessly receive status information regarding the connected plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; and a display configured to display a user interface (UI) indicating the received status information regarding the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-ju Jin, Yu-ri Kim, Mi-jeoung Ahn, Jae-moon Jo
  • Publication number: 20230165566
    Abstract: The present invention provides an ultrasound system, which comprises: a signal acquiring unit to transmit an ultrasound signal to an object and acquire an echo signal reflected from the object; a signal processing unit to control TGC (Time Gain Compensation) and LGC (Lateral Gain Compensation) of the echo signal; a TGC/LGC setup unit adapted to set TGC and LGC values based on TGC and LGC curves inputted by a user; and an image producing unit adapted to produce an ultrasound image of the object based on the echo signal. The signal processing unit is further adapted to control the TGC and the LGC of the echo signal based on the TGC and LGC values set by the TGC/LGC setup unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Doo Sik LEE, Mi Jeoung AHN
  • Patent number: 11647986
    Abstract: Provided are an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus connected to wireless ultrasound probes and a method of operating the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus. The ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a communicator connected with a plurality of different wireless probes through a wireless communication method by receiving pairing reception signals from the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; a controller configured to control the communicator to wirelessly connect the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus with the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes and to wirelessly receive status information regarding the connected plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; and a display configured to display a user interface (UI) indicating the received status information regarding the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-ju Jin, Yu-ri Kim, Mi-jeoung Ahn, Jae-moon Jo
  • Patent number: 11633174
    Abstract: The present invention provides an ultrasound system, which comprises: a signal acquiring unit to transmit an ultrasound signal to an object and acquire an echo signal reflected from the object; a signal processing unit to control TGC (Time Gain Compensation) and LGC (Lateral Gain Compensation) of the echo signal; a TGC/LGC setup unit adapted to set TGC and LGC values based on TGC and LGC curves inputted by a user; and an image producing unit adapted to produce an ultrasound image of the object based on the echo signal. The signal processing unit is further adapted to control the TGC and the LGC of the echo signal based on the TGC and LGC values set by the TGC/LGC setup unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Doo Sik Lee, Mi Jeoung Ahn
  • Publication number: 20230014965
    Abstract: Provided are an ultrasound probe and an operating method of the ultrasound probe which can select a power transmission channel and/or a wireless power transmission mode that are most appropriate in an environment in which power transmission channels exist. The operating method of the ultrasound probe includes operations of obtaining a plurality of pieces of information about power transmission channels; displaying a power transmission channel list, based on the plurality of pieces of information about the power transmission channels; selecting a power transmission channel from the power transmission channel list; and receiving wireless power that is transmitted via the selected power transmission channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-Ju JIN, Mi-Jeoung AHN
  • Publication number: 20230015371
    Abstract: A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and a method of controlling the same are provided, including a flexible display and a controller which changes a layout of an image displayed on the flexible display. An image necessary for diagnosing an object is appropriately disposed on a flexible display according to a situation, and thus, the user can intuitively determine an ultrasonic image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-Ju Jin, Mi Jeoung Ahn, Yuri Kim
  • Patent number: 11457894
    Abstract: Provided are an ultrasound probe and an operating method of the ultrasound probe which can select a power transmission channel and/or a wireless power transmission mode that are most appropriate in an environment in which power transmission channels exist. The operating method of the ultrasound probe includes operations of obtaining a plurality of pieces of information about power transmission channels; displaying a power transmission channel list, based on the plurality of pieces of information about the power transmission channels; selecting a power transmission channel from the power transmission channel list; and receiving wireless power that is transmitted via the selected power transmission channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-Ju Jin, Mi-Jeoung Ahn
  • Publication number: 20220233170
    Abstract: The present invention provides an ultrasound system, which comprises: a signal acquiring unit to transmit an ultrasound signal to an object and acquire an echo signal reflected from the object; a signal processing unit to control TGC (Time Gain Compensation) and LGC (Lateral Gain Compensation) of the echo signal; a TGC/LGC setup unit adapted to set TGC and LGC values based on TGC and LGC curves inputted by a user; and an image producing unit adapted to produce an ultrasound image of the object based on the echo signal. The signal processing unit is further adapted to control the TGC and the LGC of the echo signal based on the TGC and LGC values set by the TGC/LGC setup unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Doo Sik LEE, Mi Jeoung AHN
  • Patent number: 11369347
    Abstract: A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and a method of controlling the same are provided, including a flexible display and a controller which changes a layout of an image displayed on the flexible display. An image necessary for diagnosing an object is appropriately disposed on a flexible display according to a situation, and thus, the user can intuitively determine an ultrasonic image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-Ju Jin, Mi Jeoung Ahn, Yuri Kim
  • Publication number: 20210290202
    Abstract: Provided are an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus connected to wireless ultrasound probes and a method of operating the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus. The ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a communicator connected with a plurality of different wireless probes through a wireless communication method by receiving pairing reception signals from the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; a controller configured to control the communicator to wirelessly connect the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus with the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes and to wirelessly receive status information regarding the connected plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; and a display configured to display a user interface (UI) indicating the received status information regarding the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Gil-ju Jin, Yu-ri Kim, Mi-jeoung Ahn, Jae-moon Jo
  • Patent number: 11051787
    Abstract: Provided are an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus connected to wireless ultrasound probes and a method of operating the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus. The ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a communicator connected with a plurality of different wireless probes through a wireless communication method by receiving pairing reception signals from the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; a controller configured to control the communicator to wirelessly connect the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus with the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes and to wirelessly receive status information regarding the connected plurality of wireless ultrasound probes; and a display configured to display a user interface (UI) indicating the received status information regarding the plurality of wireless ultrasound probes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-ju Jin, Yu-ri Kim, Mi-jeoung Ahn, Jae-moon Jo
  • Patent number: 11033252
    Abstract: Provided is an ultrasound probe. The ultrasound probe may maintain temperature of an acoustic module predetermined temperature or less even when an image processor is disposed in a rear direction of the acoustic module inside a housing. For purpose, the ultrasound probe may include at least one anisotropic heat conductive member such that heat from the acoustic module is transferred to a first heat sink member disposed in a rear direction of the image processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-ju Jin, Ho-san Han, Dong-hyun Kim, Mi-Jeoung Ahn
  • Patent number: 11026657
    Abstract: Provided is an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus connected with at least one wired ultrasound probe and at least one wireless ultrasound probe. The ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: at least one wired ultrasound probe connected via wire to the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus; at least one wireless ultrasound probe connected to the ultrasound diagnosis apparatus by using wireless communication; a wireless communication module configured to receive a pairing reception signal from the at least one wireless ultrasound probe to thereby be connected with the at least one wireless ultrasound probe by using a wireless communication method and to transmit and receive a beamforming control signal and ultrasound image data to and from each of the at least one wireless ultrasound probe; and a controller configured to detect an ultrasound probe being used by a user, and activate the detected ultrasound probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-ju Jin, Jae-moon Jo, Yu-ri Kim, Mi-jeoung Ahn
  • Patent number: 11020091
    Abstract: An ultrasound imaging apparatus may control an ultrasound image in various ways and improve user convenience by controlling a touch screen or display output by the ultrasound imaging apparatus in accordance with a touch pressure or touch time of a user. The ultrasound imaging apparatus may include a probe configured to emit an ultrasonic signal to an object and receive a reflected ultrasonic signal; a processor configured to generate an ultrasound image based on the ultrasonic signal received by the probe; and a touch screen configured to output the ultrasound image generated by the processor and receive a touch of a user or a pressure of the touch, wherein the processor controls the ultrasound image and the touch screen based on the pressure of the touch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-Ju Jin, Yuri Kim, Mi Jeoung Ahn
  • Publication number: 20210077071
    Abstract: A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and a method of controlling the same are provided, including a flexible display and a controller which changes a layout of an image displayed on the flexible display. An image necessary for diagnosing an object is appropriately disposed on a flexible display according to a situation, and thus, the user can intuitively determine an ultrasonic image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Gil-Ju Jin, Mi Jeoung Ahn, Yun Kim