Patents Assigned to Medison Co., Ltd.
  • Patent number: 11607191
    Abstract: An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes a two-dimensional (2D) array ultrasound probe configured to emit focused beams onto focusing points and detect echo signals; and a processor configured to determine the focusing points on a cross-section of interest and acquire shear wave elasticity data with respect to the cross-section of interest based on the detected echo signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-ju Jin, Deok-gon Kim, Sun-mo Yang, Hyoung-ki Lee
  • Patent number: 11607193
    Abstract: An ultrasonic probe for acquiring an ultrasonic image is provided. The ultrasonic probe includes a transducer generating an ultrasonic signal and including a lens provided to transmit the ultrasonic signal to the outside, a case accommodating the transducer and having an opening at one side so that the lens is brought into contact with an external target object, and a buffer member provided along a circumference of the transducer to protect the transducer from external impact and disposed between the case and the transducer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin Ho Gu, Gil Ju Jin, Dong Hyun Kim, Jae Yk Kim
  • Publication number: 20230082716
    Abstract: An ultrasonic probe according to one embodiment comprises: a plurality of sound absorbing bodies that form a sound absorbing layer; at least one ground connection part that is joined between the sound absorbing bodies; at least one center connection part that is joined between the sound absorbing bodies and has an electrode; a plurality of side connection parts that are joined between the sound absorbing bodies and disposed outside the center connection part and have an electrode; and a plurality of piezoelectric bodies that are disposed in front of the sound absorbing layer to be electrically connected to the ground connection part, the center connection part, and the side connection parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jinwoo Jung, Jisu Kim, Joonghyun Park, Sungjae Jun
  • Patent number: 11602326
    Abstract: Disclosed is an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus including an improved actuator to compensate for a weight of an input/output device. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes a main body, an input/output device coupled to the main body and configured to receive information from a user or output information received from the main body, and a connection device to connect the main body and the input/output device, wherein the connection device includes a shaft having a shaft body, a link frame having a frame body and a shaft coupling portion extending from the frame body to be coupled with the shaft, and an actuator including a torsion spring having a first end supported by the shaft and a second end supported by the link frame, so as to compensate for a weight of the input/output device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Joo Yeon Cho
  • Publication number: 20230062672
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for operating an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, including: obtaining a first ultrasonic image of an object, based on an ultrasonic signal reflected from the object and received by a probe; obtaining a first scan mark to which information of a first position relation between the object and the probe when the first ultrasonic image is obtained is reflected, based on a result of recognition of the first ultrasonic image, wherein the first scan mark is a mark in which a probe mark is positioned on a first body mark of the object, based on the information of the first position relation; and displaying the first scan mark.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Donggyu Hyun, Jinki Park, Youngmin Choi
  • Publication number: 20230058450
    Abstract: Provided is an ultrasound imaging device and an operation method thereof. An embodiment of the present disclosure provides an ultrasound imaging device comprising: an ultrasound probe; a display unit; a memory for storing at least one instruction; and a processor for executing the at least one instruction stored in the memory, wherein the processor: image-processes an echo signal to acquire multiple ultrasound images; calculates suitability indicating, as a numerical value, whether the multiple acquired ultrasound images are suitable as input images for a diagnosis algorithm for diagnosing a lesion; displays the calculated suitability on the display unit; and determines an input ultrasound image, which is to be input into the diagnosis algorithm, among the multiple ultrasound images based on the suitability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Donggue Lee, Sangha Song, Gunwoo Lee, Hokyung Kang, Jaekwang Lee
  • Patent number: 11576654
    Abstract: Provided are a method and ultrasound diagnosis apparatus for measuring and displaying an elasticity of an object. The ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a processor configured to obtain elasticity data of a measurement target region of an object, calculate elasticity values of a plurality of regions included in the measurement target region based on the elasticity data by using different calculating methods, and combine the calculated elasticity values of the plurality of regions to calculate a final elasticity value; and a display configured to display the final elasticity value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kiwan Choi, Jiyoung Park
  • Patent number: 11576657
    Abstract: Provided is an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus including an image processor configured to generates an ultrasound image on the basis of an ultrasound signal, an image outputter configured to display the ultrasound image generated by the image processor on the basis of a plurality of parameters, a sound outputter configured to output Doppler sound of the ultrasound image, and a controller configured to control a volume of the Doppler sound on the basis of at least one of the plurality of parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dahee Ban, Sung-Ah Park, Ra-Young Yoon, Jaesung Lee
  • Patent number: 11571181
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an ultrasonic imaging apparatus that has a tolerance for easy assembly and reduces shaking and noise by reducing the tolerance after assembly. The ultrasonic imaging apparatus includes a main body, a probe connected to the main body to irradiate and receive ultrasonic waves and to transmit the ultrasonic signals to the main body, a control panel configured to control the main body or the probe, and a moving device configured to connect the control panel and the main body and to move the control panel with respect to the main body in the upward and downward directions, wherein the moving device includes a housing fixed to the main body, a moving member configured to be movable with respect to the housing in the upward and downward directions, and a regulating bearing installed in the housing and configured to assist the upward and downward movement of the moving member by coming into rolling contact with the moving member and to regulate a gap with the moving member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nam Yun Kim, Jong-Moon Kim, Kyeong Gu Woo, Sim Gwan Jeong, Wan Ki Kim, Dai Un Park
  • Patent number: 11571185
    Abstract: Provided are a medical image displaying apparatus and a medical image displaying method for registering an ultrasound image with a previously obtained medical image and outputting a result of the registration, the medical image displaying method including: transmitting ultrasound signals to an object and receiving ultrasound echo signals from the object via an ultrasound probe of the medical image displaying apparatus; obtaining a first ultrasound image based on the ultrasound echo signals; performing image registration between the first ultrasound image and a first medical image that is previously obtained; obtaining a second ultrasound image of the object via the ultrasound probe; obtaining a second medical image by transforming the first medical image to correspond to the second ultrasound image; and displaying the second medical image together with the second ultrasound image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yuri Son, Junsung Park, Yeongseon Kim
  • Patent number: 11571350
    Abstract: Provided are a medical diagnosis apparatus and a medical diagnosis method using the same. According to an embodiment, the medical diagnosis apparatus may include: a main body; a chair unit movably supported by the main body and on which an object is positioned; a diagnosis part that is movably connected to the main body and is spaced apart from the chair unit by a preset first distance in one plane; a controller configured to generate a control signal for moving the diagnosis part according to preset information; and a first driving device configured to generate a driving force for moving the diagnosis part according to the control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dai-un Park, Kyeong-gu Woo, Jun-pil Moon
  • Patent number: 11564664
    Abstract: An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus in accordance with one aspect of the disclosure includes: a plurality of channels configured to transmit and receive signal with a plurality of transducer elements comprised in a probe; a beamformer configured to perform beamforming a signal received from a preset number of active channel among the plurality of channels; a switch configured to connect the probe and the plurality of channels; and a controller configured to determine a faulty channel among the plurality of channels, compare whether the number of the plurality of channels is greater than or equal to the number of the plurality of transducer elements and control the switch based on the comparison result when the faulty channel is comprised in the active channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Seung Cheon Kang
  • Patent number: 11564663
    Abstract: An ultrasound imaging apparatus and a control method thereof. The ultrasound imaging apparatus may include: a display; a communication unit; and a processor configured to be operatively connected to the display and the communication unit. The processor may obtain a first ultrasound image of a subject and a result of an analysis of the first ultrasound image. The processor may also control the display to display a user interface, which allows selection of an operating mode of the ultrasound imaging apparatus, based on the result of the analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyungjoo Kim, Yeongkyeong Seong
  • 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: 11555906
    Abstract: An ultrasonic includes: a piezoelectric layer; an absorbing layer disposed at a lower portion of the piezoelectric layer, configured to absorb an acoustic signal; and a connection part disposed between the piezoelectric layer and the absorbing layer. The connection part may deform at least partially so that a plurality of acoustic signals radiated from the piezoelectric layer due to the connection part have different magnitudes. In the case of the ultrasonic probe, since the magnitude of the acoustic energy radiated from the center of the ultrasonic probe is larger than the magnitude of the acoustic energy radiated from the side of the ultrasonic probe, the directivity of the ultrasonic signal is improved and a side lobe is decreased. In addition, an apodization effect capable of suppressing overlapping between adjacent phases can be obtained by using a difference in the magnitude of the acoustic energy to be radiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO. LTD.
    Inventors: In Seong Song, Jong-sun Ko, Yong Jae Kim, Won Hee Lee, Jin Woo Jung, Jee Rak Choi, Yoon Sung Kyung, Seung Hyun Kim, Ji Su Kim, Joong Hyun Park, Jin Hwan Park, Kyung Min Lee
  • Patent number: 11547383
    Abstract: Provided are an ultrasound imaging apparatus and a method of generating an ultrasound image. The method includes: transmitting ultrasound signals to an object; receiving ultrasound echo signals from the object; generating ultrasound image data based on the received ultrasound echo signals; identifying a fetus's skull from the ultrasound image data; identifying, based on the identified fetus's skull, a caput succedaneum region corresponding to caput succedaneum occurring in the fetus; and displaying information about the caput succedaneum region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignees: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD., Korea University Research and Business Foundation
    Inventors: Dongeun Lee, Jinyong Lee, Minjeong Oh, Geumjoon Cho, Hyejin Choi
  • Patent number: 11540807
    Abstract: An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a two-dimensional (2D) transducer array in which a plurality of transducers that transmit/receive an ultrasound signal to/from an object are arranged in two dimensions; an analog beamformer configured to perform analog beamforming in a first direction, and perform analog beamforming in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction on signals respectively received by the plurality of transducers; and a digital beamformer configured to perform digital beamforming on the signals that are analog-beamformed in the first direction, and perform digital beamforming on the signals that are analog-beamformed in the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kang-sik Kim, Bae-hyeong Kim, Jong-keun Song
  • Publication number: 20220378402
    Abstract: An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a two-dimensional (2D) transducer array in which a plurality of transducers that transmit/receive an ultrasound signal to/from an object are arranged in two dimensions; an analog beamformer configured to perform analog beamforming in a first direction, and perform analog beamforming in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction on signals respectively received by the plurality of transducers; and a digital beamformer configured to perform digital beamforming on the signals that are analog-beamformed in the first direction, and perform digital beamforming on the signals that are analog-beamformed in the second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kang-sik KIM, Bae-hyeong KIM, Jong-keun SONG
  • Patent number: 11510645
    Abstract: Provided is an ultrasound imaging apparatus for predicting fetal growth rate, including: an ultrasound probe configured to transmit ultrasound signals to a fetus and receive ultrasound echo signals reflected from the fetus; a user inputter configured to receive pregnancy information regarding a patient from a user; a communicator configured to receive, from a cloud server, fetal biometric data related to the pregnancy information regarding the patient from among fetal biometric data prestored and accumulated in the cloud server; and a controller configured to generate an ultrasound image of the fetus by using the ultrasound echo signals, measure a size of a body part of the fetus on the ultrasound image, and predict the fetal growth rate based on the measured size of the body part of the fetus and the fetal biometric data received from the cloud server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hoki Hong, Daebong Park, Sungnam Park, Jaeho Lee, Jeong Cho, Soonjae Hong