Abstract: A gel pad for facilitating ultrasound scanning between an ultrasound transducer and a skin surface is provided. The gel pad has a first surface being bendable with a small degree and maintained locally flat, and a second surface being more bendable than the first surface for contacting the skin surface. A coupling media is arranged between the first and second surface with a stiffness gradient increasing from the second surface to the first surface. The first surface is capable of facilitating the ultrasound transducer to move swiftly on the gel pad. The second surface is capable of conforming to a non-uniform shape of the skin surface. On the first or second surface, position markers are provided for determining coordinates of the ultrasound transducer, by blocking ultrasound signals from transmitting through the gel pad to generate dark strips or marks in the ultrasound images.

Abstract: Disclosed in the application is a handheld three-dimensional ultrasound imaging method, comprising using a handheld ultrasound probe to scan a part to be tested; obtaining a three-dimensional position and angle information corresponding to ultrasound images according to a positioning reference device adapted to be arranged on the part to be tested; obtaining a moving distance and a rotation angle of the handheld ultrasound probe according to a material interference of the localization pattern with the ultrasonic signal; extracting information of the localization pattern from the ultrasound image as positioning information; restoring the ultrasound image to a state without interference from the localization pattern; performing 3D image reconstruction and display of the ultrasound image.

Abstract: Method and system for brace designing. The method comprises the following steps: S1) fixing a subject requiring a brace; S2) acquiring skeletal image information of the subject; S3) determining an adjustment solution for implementing an adjustment with respect to the subject and a target state that is to be achieved ultimately; S4) adjusting the subject to alter the skeletal structure of the subject; S5) acquiring adjusted skeletal image information of the subject; S6) determining whether the skeleton of the subject has been adjusted to the target state; if yes, then terminating adjustment and entering step S7; if not, then returning to step S4; S7) acquiring the body surface three-dimensional shape of the subject having achieved the target state and recording information of the force applied by an adjusting head to the subject for use in manufacturing a corresponding brace; thus allowing the highly efficient designing of a brace.

Abstract: Disclosed in the application is a handheld three-dimensional ultrasound imaging system and method, comprising a handheld ultrasound probe, used for scanning and obtaining an ultrasound image; a display, control and processing terminal, connected to the handheld ultrasound probe wiredly or wirelessly. The handheld ultrasound imaging system and method of the application further comprises: a handheld three-dimensional spatial positioning system, connected to the handheld ultrasound probe, moving with the movement of the handheld ultrasound probe, connected to the display, control and processing terminal wiredly or wirelessly, and used for independently positioning the three-dimensional position of the handheld ultrasound probe.

Abstract: An imaging method. The method comprises the following steps: determining a target by identifying target-related position information or characteristic information (S101); implementing a two-dimensional scan of the target to collect image data of the target in a three-dimensional space (S102); processing, during the scanning, and on a real-time basis, the image data and relevant spatial information to obtain a plurality of image contents of the target, and displaying the image content on a real-time basis (S103); and arranging the plurality of image contents in an incremental sequence to form an image of the target (S104). The imaging method prevents collection of unusable image information, shortens image data collection time, and increases the speed of an imaging process. The application further provides an imaging device.

Abstract: An imaging method for obtaining a human skeleton, comprising the following steps: S1. determining a target region and fixing an object to be scanned; S2. determining an imaging region; S3. scanning the target region to obtain a series of section images that record spatial position coordinates and scanning angle of the imaging probe; S4. determining the position of bones in a three-dimensional space according to the features reflected on the surfaces of the bones in the section images and the spatial position coordinates and scanning angle of the imaging probe, and obtaining position information of the bones; S6. continuously scanning the target region till the position information and section images of the bones in the skeleton in the entire target region are completely collected; and S7. displaying the skeleton in the three-dimensional space. By means of the method, the human skeleton structure can be obtained without radiation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a three-dimensional ultrasound image display method comprising the following steps: S1: obtaining a series of original two-dimensional images having spatial position and angle information by means of automatic or manual scanning; S2: performing image reconstruction on the basis of the original two-dimensional images to obtain three-dimensional volumetric images; S3: obtaining, from the three-dimensional volumetric images, one or more section images intersecting the original two-dimensional images, and obtaining one or more reconstructed two-dimensional images by means of image processing; S4: displaying together the one or more original two-dimensional images and the one or more section images in a three-dimensional space; and S5: selecting and displaying feature points, feature lines, and feature surfaces in the three-dimensional space on the basis of the original two-dimensional volumetric images.

Abstract: Target-oriented three-dimensional imaging method and system are provided. The method comprises: determining, on a scanning object, a portion comprising a scanning target, forming an existing initial three-dimensional structure of the scanning target; scanning the portion comprising the scanning target to form a series of two-dimensional images with spatial location and orientation information; adjusting the initial three-dimensional structure of the scanning target or the local portion of the scanning target; when the initial three-dimensional structure is scanned over, then performing adjustments according to an image obtained and displaying on a display device.

Abstract: Disclosed in the application is a handheld three-dimensional ultrasound imaging system and method, comprising a handheld ultrasound probe, used for scanning and obtaining an ultrasound image; a display, control and processing terminal, connected to the handheld ultrasound probe wiredly or wirelessly. The handheld ultrasound imaging system and method of the application further comprises: a handheld three-dimensional spatial positioning system, connected to the handheld ultrasound probe, moving with the movement of the handheld ultrasound probe, connected to the display, control and processing terminal wiredly or wirelessly, and used for independently positioning the three-dimensional position of the handheld ultrasound probe.

Abstract: A method and device for measuring spinal column curvature. The method comprises following steps: S1 acquiring a spinal column image by using a three-dimensional ultrasound imaging unit; S2 enhancing, dissecting, and thinning the spinal column image; S3 obtaining, on basis of the enhanced, dissected, and thinned spinal column image, a curve point representing a position of a vertebra; S4 generating a final spinal column curve by using the curve point; S5. and calculating a spinal column curvature angle by using an inflection point of the spinal column curve. The device comprises the three-dimensional ultrasound imaging unit; a processor; and an operating sensor. The method and device use three-dimensional ultrasound imaging to simplify spinal column curvature angle measurement, and use a manual process, a computer-assisted process, or a combination of two processes to collect the curve point, simplify an operation method, and improve precision of a spinal column curvature angle measurement.

Abstract: An imaging method. The method comprises the following steps: determining a target by identifying target-related position information or characteristic information (S101); implementing a two-dimensional scan of the target to collect image data of the target in a three-dimensional space (S102); processing, during the scanning, and on a real-time basis, the image data and relevant spatial information to obtain a plurality of image contents of the target, and displaying the image content on a real-time basis (S103); and arranging the plurality of image contents in an incremental sequence to form an image of the target (S104). The imaging method prevents collection of unusable image information, shortens image data collection time, and increases the speed of an imaging process. The application further provides an imaging device.

Abstract: A three-dimensional imaging ultrasonic scanning method applicable to ultrasonic diagnostic instruments is disclosed. The three-dimensional imaging ultrasonic scanning method can simultaneously satisfy different requirements for images during three-dimensional ultrasonic scanning, so that with just one time of scanning, a series of B-mode ultrasound images corresponding to each of the ultrasonic arrays can be obtained, and further three-dimensional images for the tested object can be constructed by a main body portion of ultrasonic diagnosis, laying a better foundation for ultrasonic diagnosis.

Abstract: A three-dimensional ultrasonic imaging system comprises a vertical stand (1), a computer (3), as well as an ultrasound scanner, a space sensor, and a first display (8) connected to the computer (3) respectively. The ultrasound scanner is provided with an ultrasonic probe (17). The three-dimensional ultrasonic imaging system further comprises a gravity balance board (2) mounted under the vertical stand (1) and connected to the computer (3), a second display (4) connected to the computer (3), and a support structure for supporting a patient. The support structure is mounted on an upper part of the vertical stand (1). The gravity balance board (2) is used to measure feet pressure distribution data information of the patient, and send the feet pressure distribution data information to the computer (3).

Abstract: A three-dimensional ultrasonic imaging system comprises a vertical stand (1), a computer (3), as well as an ultrasound scanner, a space sensor, and a first display (8) connected to the computer (3) respectively. The ultrasound scanner is provided with an ultrasonic probe (17). The three-dimensional ultrasonic imaging system further comprises a gravity balance board (2) mounted under the vertical stand (1) and connected to the computer (3), a second display (4) connected to the computer (3), and a support structure for supporting a patient. The support structure is mounted on an upper part of the vertical stand (1). The gravity balance board (2) is used to measure feet pressure distribution data information of the patient, and send the feet pressure distribution data information to the computer (3).