Patents by Inventor Paul Detmer
Paul Detmer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 7907758Abstract: The present invention relates to an ultrasound diagnostic imaging system and method, wherein volumentric data in respect of an anatomical region of interest is acquired throughout a physiological cycle in relation thereto, a 3D view of the volumetric data is built, the motion of a structure of interest (in space and/or time) is analysed within the volume throughout the above-mentioned physiological cycle, and this motion is used to move a 3D view of the structure of interest, as presented to a user, so that it tracks the structure of interest and retains it centred in the 3D view.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2005Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Steven Hill, Paul Detmer
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Publication number: 20080294045Abstract: An ultrasonic probe for three dimensional scanning includes a one dimensional array transducer which is mechanically swept back and forth. As the array transducer is swept in one direction the array scans the volumetric region with image planes which are scanned from left to right. As the array transducer is swept in the opposite direction the direction of beam scanning is reverse so that the volumetric region is scanned with image planes which are scanned from right to left. The reversal of the beam scanning direction causes the scanned planes to be substantially aligned, resulting in a reduction in scanning artifacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2004Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Becky Ellington, Brenda Cucci, Paul Detmer
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Publication number: 20080009738Abstract: A method for utilizing user input for segmentation and feature detection in diagnostic ultrasound imaging is provided. The method provides border detection to be performed rapidly; a feature, which allows the border detection method to be applied to real-time video imaging with little or no delay. The border detection method may be incorporated within a diagnostic ultrasound imaging system or as a user-installable software application capable of being installed on and executed by an ultrasound imaging system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2004Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: Xiang-Ning Li, Paul Detmer, Antoine Collet-Billon, Olivier Gerard
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Publication number: 20070269092Abstract: The present invention relates to an ultrasound diagnostic imaging system and method, wherein volumentric data in respect of an anatomical region of interest is acquired throughout a physiological cycle in relation thereto, a 3D view of the volumetric data is built, the motion of a structure of interest (in space and/or time) is analysed within the volume throughout the above-mentioned physiological cycle, and this motion is used to move a 3D view of the structure of interest, as presented to a user, so that it tracks the structure of interest and retains it centred in the 3D view.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2005Publication date: November 22, 2007Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Steven Hill, Paul Detmer
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Publication number: 20040254466Abstract: The present invention is directed to ultrasound systems for three-dimensional ultrasound imaging data in real time. In one embodiment, the system includes a processing system coupled to an ultrasound scan head 40 that includes an ultrasound transducer array 30 coupled to a positional actuator 32 having a driven member that rotates about a first axis to pivot the array about a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis. In another embodiment, an ultrasound scan head 40 includes a positional actuator 42 rotatable about a first axis and coupled to a pivot member that supports an array that rotates about a second rotational axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis. In yet another embodiment, a method for three-dimensional imaging includes controlling the rotation of a driven member over a predetermined rotational pattern to provide approximately constant rotation of the array; and acquiring ultrasound data along a plurality of mutually spaced-apart scan lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2004Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventors: James Boner, Xiang-Ning Li, Paul Detmer
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Patent number: 6761689Abstract: An ultrasonic apparatus and method are described in which a volumetric region of the body is imaged by biplane images. One biplane image has a fixed planar orientation to the transducer, and the plane of the other biplane image can be varied in relation to the fixed reference image. In a preferred embodiment one image can be rotated relative to the other, and can be tilted relative to the other. An image orientation icon is shown on the display screen together with the two biplane images depicting the relative orientation of the two planar images.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2002Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Ivan Salgo, Douglas Demers, Mark Ward, Janice Frisa, McKee Dunn Poland, Bernard Savord, Paul Detmer
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Patent number: 6709394Abstract: An ultrasonic apparatus and method are described in which a volumetric region of the body is imaged by biplane images. One biplane image has a fixed planar orientation to the transducer, and the plane of the other biplane image can be varied in relation to the fixed reference image. In a preferred embodiment one image can be rotated relative to the other, and can be tilted relative to the other. An image orientation icon is shown on the display screen together with the two biplane images depicting the relative orientation of the two planar images.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2002Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Janice Frisa, McKee Dunn Poland, Bernard Savord, Ivan Salgo, Douglas Demers, Mark Ward, Paul Detmer
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Patent number: 6669641Abstract: An ultrasonic apparatus and method are described in which a volumetric region of the body is imaged by biplane images. One biplane image has a fixed planar orientation to the transducer, and the plane of the other biplane image can be varied in relation to the fixed reference image. In a preferred embodiment one image can be rotated relative to the other, and can be tilted relative to the other. An image orientation icon is shown on the display screen together with the two biplane images depicting the relative orientation of the two planar images.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2002Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: McKee Dunn Poland, Janice Frisa, Bernard J. Savord, Ivan Salgo, Douglas Demers, Mark Ward, Paul Detmer
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Patent number: 6582367Abstract: An ultrasonic 2D array has elements extending in two dimensions which can be individually controlled and operated to form a 2D array for scanning a volumetric region in three dimensions. Individual ones of the elements can also be selected and operated together to form a 1D array for scanning a planar region in two dimensions. The array transmits scanlines to scan the volumetric region and the planar region in a time interleaved manner with the frame rate of the planar region be higher than that of the volumetric region. A spectral display may also be produced of a sample volume located in the planar region.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2000Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Andrew L. Robinson, David N. Roundhill, Brent Stephen Robinson, Paul Detmer
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Publication number: 20030114755Abstract: A 3-D ultrasound imaging system acquires partially complete image volumes interspersed with substantially complete image volumes. The partially complete image volumes contain speckle that is processed by a cross-correlation algorithm to track the movement of an ultrasound scanhead. By tracking the movement of the scanhead, the substantially complete image volumes can be properly registered with each other and combined to create a 3-D extended field of view image. The partially complete image volumes contain significantly less data than the substantially complete image volumes. Therefore, the partially complete image volumes can be acquired more quickly than the substantially complete image volumes to allow the scanhead to be scanned at a relatively fast speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2001Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Jing-Ming Jong, Paul Detmer
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Patent number: 6572549Abstract: A 3-D ultrasound imaging system acquires partially complete image volumes interspersed with substantially complete image volumes. The partially complete image volumes contain speckle that is processed by a cross-correlation algorithm to track the movement of an ultrasound scanhead. By tracking the movement of the scanhead, the substantially complete image volumes can be properly registered with each other and combined to create a 3-D extended field of view image. The partially complete image volumes contain significantly less data than the substantially complete image volumes. Therefore, the partially complete image volumes can be acquired more quickly than the substantially complete image volumes to allow the scanhead to be scanned at a relatively fast speed.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2001Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics NVInventors: Jing-Ming Jong, Paul Detmer
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Publication number: 20030097067Abstract: An ultrasonic apparatus and method are described in which a volumetric region of the body is imaged by biplane images. One biplane image has a fixed planar orientation to the transducer, and the plane of the other biplane image can be varied in relation to the fixed reference image. In a preferred embodiment one image can be rotated relative to the other, and can be tilted relative to the other. An image orientation icon is shown on the display screen together with the two biplane images depicting the relative orientation of the two planar images.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2002Publication date: May 22, 2003Inventors: McKee Dunn Poland, Janice Frisa, Bernard J. Savord, Ivan Salgo, Douglas Demers, Mark Ward, Paul Detmer
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Publication number: 20030060710Abstract: An ultrasonic apparatus and method are described in which a volumetric region of the body is imaged by biplane images. One biplane image has a fixed planar orientation to the transducer, and the plane of the other biplane image can be varied in relation to the fixed reference image. In a preferred embodiment one image can be rotated relative to the other, and can be tilted relative to the other. An image orientation icon is shown on the display screen together with the two biplane images depicting the relative orientation of the two planar images.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2002Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventors: Ivan Salgo, Douglas Demers, Mark Ward, Janice Frisa, McKee Dunn Poland, Bernard Savord, Paul Detmer
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Publication number: 20030023166Abstract: An ultrasonic apparatus and method are described in which a volumetric region of the body is imaged by biplane images. One biplane image has a fixed planar orientation to the transducer, and the plane of the other biplane image can be varied in relation to the fixed reference image. In a preferred embodiment one image can be rotated relative to the other, and can be tilted relative to the other. An image orientation icon is shown on the display screen together with the two biplane images depicting the relative orientation of the two planar images.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2002Publication date: January 30, 2003Inventors: Janice Frisa, McKee Dunn Poland, Bernard Savord, Ivan Salgo, Douglas Demers, Mark Ward, Paul Detmer
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Patent number: 6419633Abstract: An ultrasonic 2D array has elements extending in two dimensions which can be individually controlled and operated to form a 2D array for scanning a volumetric region in three dimensions. Individual ones of the elements can also be selected and operated together to form a 1D array for scanning a planar region in two dimensions. An ultrasonic probe containing the inventive array can be quickly switched between two and three dimensional imaging modes to produce both a three dimensional image and a two dimensional image in real time.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2000Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Andrew L. Robinson, Brent Stephen Robinson, Paul Detmer