Abstract: A software-based ultrasound imaging system is disclosed. According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, a method and an architecture for efficiently transmitting, processing, and storing channel data in the software-based ultrasound imaging system are provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an ultrasonic transducer including a swivel member, a linking member and an array. The swivel member rotates upon receiving an actuating force and has a thrust mechanism. The linking member is connected to the swivel member to make a movement along a pendulum motion path upon receiving thrust generated by the thrust mechanism of the swivel member. The array is connected to the linking member to rotate a predetermined angle upon receiving thrust generated by the movement of the linking member. In some embodiments, the swivel member has an insertion pin coupled to the linking member including a guide groove for receiving the insertion pin, and the guide groove length is greater than the insertion pin diameter. The array includes a stop for restraining the linking member from moving side to side. The present disclosure also provides a method of operating the aforementioned ultrasonic transducer.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for processing data for an ultrasound image reconstruction are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method and an apparatus for processing data for reconstructing an ultrasound image are provided, which are capable of storing first frame data generated by a focused ultrasound in a realtime display mode and a parameter for the first frame data, and when a specific event is detected as occurring, and additionally storing second frame data generated by an unfocused ultrasound and a parameter for the second frame data, thus expanding the scope of application of the data for an image reconstruction and acquiring various formats of improved ultrasound images.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for compounding ultrasound images are disclosed. A method and an apparatus for compounding ultrasound images are provided to compound frames generated based on reflection signals generated upon receiving reflected transmissions of focused ultrasounds and unfocused ultrasounds to a subject so as to prevent a decreased frame rate as well as moving artifacts from affecting the ultrasound imaging due to movements of the subject.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for performing a beamforming by using unfocused ultrasounds are disclosed. Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and an apparatus for performing a beamforming, when processing an ultrasound image obtained by transmitting unfocused ultrasounds to a field-of-view and receiving reflection signals from the field-of-view, which include calculating transmission delay times taken by ultrasounds transmitted by transmit elements of a transducer to arrive at a receive focusing point, calculating reception delay times taken by reflection ultrasound signals reflected at the receive focusing point to arrive at receive elements of the transducer, and applying the calculations of the transmission delay times and the reception delay times to reception signals at the receive elements.

Abstract: A software-based ultrasound imaging system is disclosed. According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, a method and an architecture for efficiently transmitting, processing, and storing channel data in the software-based ultrasound imaging system are provided.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for adjusting an ultrasound image setting are are provided. A method and an apparatus for adjusting an ultrasound image setting provide an interface configured to apply or adjust an image parameter related to an ultrasound image such that a plurality of image parameters (for example, a frame rate, an image quality, and so on) related to the ultrasound image can be simultaneously adjusted by only one operation (a single input signal).

Abstract: An image zoom method and an ultrasound medical apparatus are disclosed. An image zoom method that allows an entire image to be updated in real time in a zoom reference window in a write zoom system of two zoom systems (read zoom and write zoom) employed in an ultrasound medical apparatus, to increase diagnosis efficiency, and an ultrasound medical apparatus employing the image zoom method are provided.

Abstract: A method and an ultrasound medical apparatus for confirming a focal point of a high-intensity focused ultrasound are disclosed. A method of confirming a focal point, for pre-targeting a location of a high-intensity ultrasound by synchronizing the high-intensity ultrasound and an imaging ultrasound and using a reflected signal of the synchronized imaging ultrasound and high-intensity ultrasound from a focal point to which the ultrasounds are transmitted, and an ultrasound medical apparatus for implementing the method are provided.

Abstract: A method and an ultrasound medical apparatus for compensating for a focal point are disclosed. A method and an ultrasound medical apparatus are provided, for transmitting a high-intensity ultrasound having an intensity lower than a predetermined output value to a target object (an affected area of a patient) in a manner that no errors are generated between a focal point on the target object and an actual ultrasound focusing location when transmitting a high-intensity focused ultrasound and compensating a distance of the focal point by using a reflected signal of the ultrasound.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for forming ultrasonic images using transmitted and received signals for ultrasonic diagnosis and a HIFU therapeutic device performing the same. The HIFU therapeutic device includes a transceiver for transmitting a diagnostic ultrasound to a subject, and receive a reflected subject ultrasonic echo signal to form a received signal; an image processor for forming a B-mode image based on the received signal and output the B-mode image through a display unit; an ultrasonic wave generator for transmitting a high intensity ultrasound to a specific area of the subject; and a control unit for enabling the transceiver and the ultrasonic wave generator to control transmission periods of the diagnostic ultrasound and the high-intensity ultrasound wave based on information on at least one of a prescribed HIFU PRF (Pulse Repetition Frequency) and duty ratio and a PRF disable signal generated by the ultrasonic wave generator.