Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for ultrasound imaging. In one embodiment, a method comprises, during an ultrasound scan, acquiring a series of ultrasound frames with a first transmit power, receiving a command to pause the ultrasound scan, and acquiring at least one ultrasound frame with a second transmit power higher than the first transmit power responsive to receiving the command. In this way, the image quality of an image displayed while a scan is paused may be increased.

Abstract: A system and method for providing enhanced visualization of ultrasound probe positioning feedback is provided. The method includes displaying a mask defining a target position and orientation of an ultrasound probe that corresponds to a pre-defined view of anatomical structure. The mask includes a primary target area, lateral target area(s) positioned laterally from the primary target area, and elevational target area(s) positioned in an elevational direction from the primary target area. The method includes displaying a reticle having a reticle position and orientation corresponding to a position and orientation of the probe. The reticle position and orientation is dynamically updated with respect to the mask based on the probe position data and in response to movement of the probe.

Abstract: A system for displaying medical images of an object within a patient is provided. The system includes: a medical imaging apparatus operative to generate the medical images of the object; and a mobile electronic device having a front side and a rear side and operative to electronically communicate with the medical imaging apparatus so as to receive the medical images from the medical imaging apparatus. The front side includes a display, and the rear side is opposite the front side and defines a line of sight that projects outwardly from the mobile electronic device. The mobile electronic device is further operative to move about the patient and show the medical images on the display such that the medical images depict a view of the object from the perspective of the mobile electronic device along the line of sight.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a system and method that provide support for acquiring secondary ultrasound image snapshots with primary real-time ultrasound image data. The method can include acquiring first image data at an ultrasound system in a primary acquisition mode based on primary acquisition mode imaging parameters. The method may include receiving a trigger to switch from the primary acquisition mode to a secondary acquisition mode. The method can include acquiring second image data at the ultrasound system in a secondary acquisition mode based on secondary acquisition mode imaging parameters in response to the trigger. The method may include displaying a replay cine sequence that includes the first image data and the second image data. The replay cine sequence can include a tag identifying the second image data in the replay cine sequence.

Abstract: A system for displaying medical images of an object within a patient is provided. The system includes: a medical imaging apparatus operative to generate the medical images of the object; and a mobile electronic device having a front side and a rear side and operative to electronically communicate with the medical imaging apparatus so as to receive the medical images from the medical imaging apparatus. The front side includes a display, and the rear side is opposite the front side and defines a line of sight that projects outwardly from the mobile electronic device. The mobile electronic device is further operative to move about the patient and show the medical images on the display such that the medical images depict a view of the object from the perspective of the mobile electronic device along the line of sight.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a system and method that provide support for acquiring secondary ultrasound image snapshots with primary real-time ultrasound image data. The method can include acquiring first image data at an ultrasound system in a primary acquisition mode based on primary acquisition mode imaging parameters. The method may include receiving a trigger to switch from the primary acquisition mode to a secondary acquisition mode. The method can include acquiring second image data at the ultrasound system in a secondary acquisition mode based on secondary acquisition mode imaging parameters in response to the trigger. The method may include displaying a replay cine sequence that includes the first image data and the second image data. The replay cine sequence can include a tag identifying the second image data in the replay cine sequence.