Abstract: An ultrasound transmit shot sequence that optimizes frame rate while minimizing image movement artifacts is provided. A method includes transmitting, by an ultrasound probe, a shot sequence having a plurality of shots defining a total number of shots of the shot sequence. The shot sequence includes a minimum spatial distance of shot positions from any of the plurality of shots in the shot sequence to a subsequent shot in the shot sequence that is at least a quarter of the total number of shots. The shot sequence includes a maximum temporal distance between spatially adjacent shots of the plurality of shots that is constant irrespective of the total number of shots in the shot sequence.

Abstract: A system and method for providing enhanced visualization of ultrasound probe positioning feedback is provided. The method includes displaying a mask defining a target position and orientation of an ultrasound probe that corresponds to a pre-defined view of anatomical structure. The mask includes a primary target area, lateral target area(s) positioned laterally from the primary target area, and elevational target area(s) positioned in an elevational direction from the primary target area. The method includes displaying a reticle having a reticle position and orientation corresponding to a position and orientation of the probe. The reticle position and orientation is dynamically updated with respect to the mask based on the probe position data and in response to movement of the probe.

Abstract: Various embodiments include systems and methods for detecting amniotic fluid position based on shear wave propagation. Ultrasound image data may be acquired, and shear wave related data for an area corresponding to the acquired ultrasound image data may also be acquired. Identification data associated with one or more particular structures or elements within the area may be generated based on the shear wave related data, and ultrasound imaging during an ultrasound examination may then be controlled based on the identification data. The ultrasound imaging may comprise generating and rendering one or more ultrasound images based on the acquired ultrasound image. The ultrasound examination may be obstetric (OB) ultrasound examination, with the area comprising one or more of: at least portion of a fetus, amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus, and tissue of a mother carrying the fetus.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for fast volume contrast imaging in C-plane (VCI-C) and Omniview acquisition.

Abstract: Various embodiments include systems and methods for gain auto-correction. Automatic gain optimization or correction may be applied in an ultrasound system, during an automatic gain mode. The automatic gain optimization or correction may comprise automatic time gain compensation (TGC) and/or lateral gain compensation (LGC) optimization or correction. The applying of the gain optimization or correction may comprise determining an optimal gain, such as based on processing input ultrasound images; determining, based on the optimal gain, settings for a plurality of user controls of the ultrasound system (e.g., slides, knobs, etc.), corresponding to the optimal gain; and providing feedback to a user of the ultrasound system, relating to (e.g., showing) the settings for the plurality of user controls that correspond to the optimal gain. The plurality of user controls may be adjustable manually and automatically. The user controls may be physical or virtual.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for tagging and selectively saving medical imaging data. One example method includes acquiring medical imaging data with a medical imaging device, tagging a subset of the medical imaging data with a tag based on one or more features of the imaging data, and saving the subset of the imaging data if the tag matches a designated tag.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for fast volume contrast imaging in C-plane (VCI-C) and Omniview acquisition.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for tagging and selectively saving medical imaging data. One example method includes acquiring medical imaging data with a medical imaging device, tagging a subset of the medical imaging data with a tag based on one or more features of the imaging data, and saving the subset of the imaging data if the tag matches a designated tag.

Abstract: A transducer probe is presented. The transducer probe includes a housing having at least one curved surface at a first end. Further, the transducer probe includes a transducer unit including a plurality of electro-acoustic modules and configured to emit ultrasound signals towards a target volume. Also, the transducer probe includes at least one interconnect configured to electrically couple the transducer unit to a probe cable. Furthermore, the transducer probe includes an acoustic standoff positioned between the transducer unit and the curved surface of the housing and configured to propagate the ultrasound signals with minimal attenuation, minimal refraction, or both.

Abstract: Various embodiments include systems and methods for detecting amniotic fluid position based on shear wave propagation. Ultrasound image data may be acquired, and shear wave related data for an area corresponding to the acquired ultrasound image data may also be acquired. Identification data associated with one or more particular structures or elements within the area may be generated based on the shear wave related data, and ultrasound imaging during an ultrasound examination may then be controlled based on the identification data. The ultrasound imaging may comprise generating and rendering one or more ultrasound images based on the acquired ultrasound image. The ultrasound examination may be obstetric (OB) ultrasound examination, with the area comprising one or more of: at least portion of a fetus, amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus, and tissue of a mother carrying the fetus.

Abstract: An ultrasound imaging system and method includes acquiring motion data from a motion sensing system on a probe while acquiring ultrasound data with the probe. The system and method includes acquiring probe motion data with a motion sensing system, acquiring probe position data with a position sensing system and calculating a drift compensation using the probe motion data and the probe position data.

Abstract: Various embodiments include systems and methods for gain auto-correction. Automatic gain optimization or correction may be applied in an ultrasound system, during an automatic gain mode. The automatic gain optimization or correction may comprise automatic time gain compensation (TGC) and/or lateral gain compensation (LGC) optimization or correction. The applying of the gain optimization or correction may comprise determining an optimal gain, such as based on processing input ultrasound images; determining, based on the optimal gain, settings for a plurality of user controls of the ultrasound system (e.g., slides, knobs, etc.), corresponding to the optimal gain; and providing feedback to a user of the ultrasound system, relating to (e.g., showing) the settings for the plurality of user controls that correspond to the optimal gain. The plurality of user controls may be adjustable manually and automatically. The user controls may be physical or virtual.

Abstract: An ultrasound imaging system and method includes acquiring motion data from a motion sensing system on a probe while acquiring ultrasound data with the probe. The system and method includes acquiring probe motion data with a motion sensing system, acquiring probe position data with a position sensing system and calculating a drift compensation using the probe motion data and the probe position data.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of transmitting ultrasonic energy is provided. The method comprises steps of configuring a pulse generator for generating and supplying excitation signals, transmitting ultrasound energy, based on the excitation signals, into an image volume of interest and generating multiple transmit beam sets from at least one sector comprising plurality of beam positions grouped into plurality of sub sectors, each sub sector comprising at least one set of beam positions indexed sequentially based on a predetermined rotation and wherein each transmit beam set comprises multiple simultaneous transmit beams, the multiple simultaneous transmit beams being generated from beam positions with matching indexes in each sub sector and wherein at least a first transmit beam set and a last transmit beam set, in each sector, are not generated from neighboring beam positions.