Abstract: An ultrasound imaging system may include a user interface that may be adapted based, at least in part, on usage data of one or more users. The functions of soft or hard controls may be changed in some examples. The layout or appearance of soft or hard controls may be altered in some examples. In some examples, seldom used controls may be removed from the user interface. In some examples, the user interface may be adapted based on an anatomical feature being imaged. In some examples, the usage data may be analyzed by an artificial intelligence/machine learning model, which may provide outputs that may be used to adapt the user interface.

Abstract: A file system may include an object storage, a merged index, and a distributed database. When a file is stored in the file system, the file may be converted to an object and be stored in the object storage. The deduplication index of the file may be stored in the distributed database. The namespace metadata of the file may be stored in the merged index. The merged index generates namespace entries of the file when the file is created, deleted, and/or modified. A namespace entry may be associated with a specific file and may include a creation version and a deletion version. When a file is deleted or modified, instead of modifying the existing namespace entries, new entries associated with different versions and including different creation or deletion versions are created. The status of a file may be monitored by one or more entries associated with a file.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for exercise monitoring and coaching using audio devices are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes processing a first set of one or more auditory prompts, wherein the first set of auditory prompts pertains to initiation of at least one activity with respect to a user; detecting, in connection with the first set of auditory prompts, one or more sets of movements being performed by the user, wherein said detecting comprises (i) emitting one or more acoustic waves towards the user and (ii) processing reflection of the one or more acoustic waves from the user; classifying, based on said detecting, the one or more sets of movements as one or more predefined exercises; and generating and outputting a second set of auditory prompts to the user, wherein the second set of auditory prompts pertains to the predefined exercises being performed by the user.

Abstract: A file system may include an object storage, a merged index, and a distributed database. When a file is stored in the file system, the file may be converted to an object and be stored in the object storage. The deduplication index of the file may be stored in the distributed database. The namespace metadata of the file may be stored in the merged index. The merged index generates namespace entries of the file when the file is created, deleted, and/or modified. A namespace entry may be associated with a specific file and may include a creation version and a deletion version. When a file is deleted or modified, instead of modifying the existing namespace entries, new entries associated with different versions and including different creation or deletion versions are created. The status of a file may be monitored by one or more entries associated with a file.

Abstract: A file system may include an object storage, a merged index, and a distributed database. When a file is stored in the file system, the file may be converted to an object and be stored in the object storage. The deduplication index of the file may be stored in the distributed database. The namespace metadata of the file may be stored in the merged index. The merged index generates namespace entries of the file when the file is created, deleted, and/or modified. A namespace entry may be associated with a specific file and may include a creation version and a deletion version. When a file is deleted or modified, instead of modifying the existing namespace entries, new entries associated with different versions and including different creation or deletion versions are created. The status of a file may be monitored by one or more entries associated with a file.

Abstract: An ultrasound system with a deep learning neural network feature is used to eliminate haze artifacts in B mode images of the carotid artery by analysis of orthogonal information. In a described implementation the orthogonal information comprises the structural information of a B mode image and motion information of the same field of view as that of the B mode image. In another embodiment the neural network reduces haze artifacts by reducing TGC gain at the depth of artifacts.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for speech and gesture interaction of multiple users with devices using voice activated interfaces are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes transmitting a pilot signal from a device comprising a voice activated interface, the pilot signal having a frequency, detecting motion of at least one user around the device, associating the detected motion with a gesture, and performing a function in response to the gesture. Detecting the motion includes receiving a reflected signal of the pilot signal caused by the motion of the at least one user, and detecting a shift in the reflected signal from the pilot signal, wherein detecting the shift comprises determining one or more differences between a waveform corresponding to the pilot signal and a waveform corresponding to the reflected signal.

Abstract: An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system produces audio Doppler from detected Doppler signals. The Doppler signals are detected in a band of frequencies which corresponds to the velocity of blood flow signals, and Doppler information is displayed based on the detected band of frequencies. The audio Doppler system produces Doppler audio in a frequency band which is shifted in pitch from the detected band of frequencies. The operator of the ultrasound system is provided with a user control by which the degree of pitch shifting can be controlled. The ultrasound system displays Doppler blood flow velocities referenced to a transmit Doppler frequency f0, with the audio Doppler being shifted in pitch from the frequencies corresponding to the blood flow velocities.

Abstract: An ultrasound system with a deep learning neural network feature is used to eliminate haze artifacts in B mode images of the carotid artery by analysis of orthogonal information. In a described implementation the orthogonal information comprises the structural information of a B mode image and motion information of the same field of view as that of the B mode image. In another embodiment the neural network reduces haze artifacts by reducing TGC gain at the depth of artifacts.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for exercise monitoring and coaching using audio devices are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes processing a first set of one or more auditory prompts, wherein the first set of auditory prompts pertains to initiation of at least one activity with respect to a user; detecting, in connection with the first set of auditory prompts, one or more sets of movements being performed by the user, wherein said detecting comprises (i) emitting one or more acoustic waves towards the user and (ii) processing reflection of the one or more acoustic waves from the user; classifying, based on said detecting, the one or more sets of movements as one or more predefined exercises; and generating and outputting a second set of auditory prompts to the user, wherein the second set of auditory prompts pertains to the predefined exercises being performed by the user.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for speech and gesture interaction of multiple users with devices using voice activated interfaces are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes transmitting a pilot signal from a device comprising a voice activated interface, the pilot signal having a frequency, detecting motion of at least one user around the device, associating the detected motion with a gesture, and performing a function in response to the gesture. Detecting the motion includes receiving a reflected signal of the pilot signal caused by the motion of the at least one user, and detecting a shift in the reflected signal from the pilot signal, wherein detecting the shift comprises determining one or more differences between a waveform corresponding to the pilot signal and a waveform corresponding to the reflected signal.

Abstract: An ultrasound system is quickly set up for 3D imaging of target anatomy by clicking on a quick-launch key. The system uses a system input, such as characteristics of a 2D reference image to determine the 3D setup configuration. Based upon the system input, macro instructions can be selected and executed to set up the system for a 3D exam of the target anatomy in a selected mode, with clinically useful 3D images and the appropriate 3D controls enabled.

Abstract: A file system may include an object storage, a merged index, and a distributed database. When a file is stored in the file system, the file may be converted to an object and be stored in the object storage. The deduplication index of the file may be stored in the distributed database. The namespace metadata of the file may be stored in the merged index. The merged index generates namespace entries of the file when the file is created, deleted, and/or modified. A namespace entry may be associated with a specific file and may include a creation version and a deletion version. When a file is deleted or modified, instead of modifying the existing namespace entries, new entries associated with different versions and including different creation or deletion versions are created. The status of a file may be monitored by one or more entries associated with a file.

Abstract: An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system produces audio Doppler from detected Doppler signals. The Doppler signals are detected in a band of frequencies which corresponds to the velocity of blood flow signals, and Doppler information is displayed based on the detected band of frequencies. The audio Doppler system produces Doppler audio in a frequency band which is shifted in pitch from the detected band of frequencies. The operator of the ultrasound system is provided with a user control by which the degree of pitch shifting can be controlled. The ultrasound system displays Doppler blood flow velocities referenced to a transmit Doppler frequency f0, with the audio Doppler being shifted in pitch from the frequencies corresponding to the blood flow velocities.

Abstract: An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system produces audio Doppler from detected Doppler signals. The Doppler signals are detected in a band of frequencies which corresponds to the velocity of blood flow signals, and Doppler information is displayed based on the detected band of frequencies. The audio Doppler system produces Doppler audio in a frequency band which is shifted in pitch from the detected band of frequencies. The operator of the ultrasound system is provided with a user control by which the degree of pitch shifting can be controlled. The ultrasound system displays Doppler blood flow velocities referenced to a transmit Doppler frequency f0, with the audio Doppler being shifted in pitch from the frequencies corresponding to the blood flow velocities.

Abstract: An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system produces audio Doppler from detected Doppler signals. The Doppler signals are detected in a band of frequencies which corresponds to the velocity of blood flow signals, and Doppler information is displayed based on the detected band of frequencies. The audio Doppler system produces Doppler audio in a frequency band which is shifted in pitch from the detected band of frequencies. The operator of the ultrasound system is provided with a user control by which the degree of pitch shifting can be controlled. The ultrasound system displays Doppler blood flow velocities referenced to a transmit Doppler frequency f0, with the audio Doppler being shifted in pitch from the frequencies corresponding to the blood flow velocities.

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, an ultrasound system includes an ultrasound machine, which may be located in a hospital, clinic, vehicle, home, etc., coupled to a remotely located diagnosis station via a communication network. For some embodiments, the ultrasound machine includes an application-specific scan head that has identification information that allows the home ultrasound machine to notify a user whether the attached scan head is appropriate for the type of examination to be performed. For other embodiments, a first stage of beamforming is conducted in reconfigurable hardware and a second stage of beamforming is conducted in programmable software digital signal processor.

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, an ultrasound system includes an ultrasound machine, which may be located in a hospital, clinic, vehicle, home, etc., coupled to a remotely located diagnosis station via a communication network. For some embodiments, the ultrasound machine includes an application-specific scan head that has identification information that allows the home ultrasound machine to notify a user whether the attached scan head is appropriate for the type of examination to be performed. For other embodiments, a first stage of beamforming is conducted in reconfigurable hardware and a second stage of beamforming is conducted in programmable software digital signal processor.