Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for collecting, interpreting, and utilizing noise exposure data may include sensors to obtain an analog signal representative of impulse noise sound pressure and an analog signal representative of continuous noise sound pressure. At least one ADC may generate digital signals by sampling the analog signals at rates equal to or greater than twice the reciprocal of a minimum impulse noise rise time. Accelerometers may obtain data in close proximity to and remote from the sensors. At least one processor may include a first combining node to combine the digital signals to represent both the continuous noise and the impulse noise, a shock-artifact detection filter to identify a time frame including a shock artifact based on the accelerometry data, a frequency filter to generate a background-removed audio signal, an adaptive filter to estimate the shock artifact, and a second combining node to produce a shock-artifact-free audio signal.

Abstract: A universal electrochemical micro-sensor can be used either as a biosensor or an environmental sensor. Because of its small size and flexibility, the micro-sensor is suitable for continuous use to monitor fluids within a live subject, or as an environmental monitor. The micro-sensor can be formed on a reusable glass carrier substrate. A flexible polymer backing, together with a set of electrodes, forms a reservoir that contains an electrolytic fluid chemical reagent. During fabrication, the glass carrier substrate protects the fluid chemical reagent from degradation. A conductive micromesh further contains the reagent while allowing partial exposure to the ambient biological or atmospheric environment. The micromesh density can be altered to accommodate fluid reagents having different viscosities. Flexibility is achieved by attaching a thick polymer tape and peeling away the micro-sensor from the glass carrier substrate.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring body chemistry of a user, the system comprising: a housing supporting: a microsensor comprising a first and second working electrode, a reference electrode, and a counter electrode, and configured to access interstitial fluid of the user, and an electronics subsystem comprising a signal conditioning module that receives a signal stream, from the microsensor, wherein the electronics subsystem is configured to detect an impedance signal derived from two of the first working electrode, the second working electrode, the reference electrode, and the counter electrode; and a processing subsystem comprising: a first module configured to generate an analysis indicative of an analyte parameter of the user and derived from the signal stream and the impedance signal, and a second module configured to transmit information derived from the analysis to the user, thereby facilitating monitoring of body chemistry of the user.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.

Abstract: A device configured to determine a biological indicator level in tissue. The device includes at least one emitter configured to emit light, a detector configured to receive light and transmit data representative of the received light and a processor coupled to the at least one emitter and the detector. The device further includes a non-transitory storage medium coupled to the processor and configured to store instruction to cause the device to determine a level of a biological indicator.

Abstract: A system includes a mobile computing device, a sleeve, a contact surface, a sensor module, and a telemetry module. The mobile computing device has a first processor within a housing. The sleeve has an internal surface configured to fit the housing. The contact surface is disposed on an external surface of the sleeve. The sensor module is coupled to the contact surface and is configured to generate an electrical signal corresponding to a measured physiological parameter associated with tissue at the contact surface. The telemetry module is coupled to the sensor module and is configured to communicate data corresponding to the electrical signal to the mobile computing device.

Abstract: Implantable sensor and associated receiver apparatus, and methods of manufacturing, implantation, and use. In one embodiment, the sensor apparatus is a heterogeneous glucose sensor, including hydrogen peroxide-based detector elements and oxygen-based detector elements. The sensor apparatus utilizes one (type) of the detector elements to confirm the accuracy of, and/or calibrate, the second (type of) detector element, so as to among other things enable the second type of detector to operate more robustly, and/or for a longer period without external calibration and/or explants. In one variant, the heterogeneous detector types are contained within a common biocompatible implantable housing. In another variant, the first type of detector (e.g., oxygen based) is disposed within a separable module that can operate independently of (or mechanically and/or electrically interface with) the second type of detector.

Abstract: A collection system configured to maintain the integrity of a bodily fluid sample has a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and an inner surface defining a fluid flow path therethrough. The distal end portion is configured to be placed in fluid communication with a patient. The proximal end portion is configured to be placed in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir. The fluid flow path defined by the inner surface is associated with at least one flow characteristic configured to limit a stress within the flow of the bodily fluid between the distal end portion and the proximal end portion.

Abstract: A method for estimating a risk of relapse of addictive behavior related to exposure to an addictive stimulus, the method including the steps of, at multiple points in time, requesting the individual to measure exposure to the stimulus or answering a questionnaire, measuring the individual's exposure to the stimulus and collecting the individual's questionnaire answers, transmitting a result from the measurement device to a central server unit, storing the result in the central server unit, estimating a risk of relapse based on a combination of the received result and historic results, determining a next point in time for requesting the individual to do at least one of conducting a measurement of the individual's exposure to the stimulus and answering a questionnaire, based on the estimated risk, and if the estimated risk is greater than a predefined level, transmitting a message to a third party informing about the estimated risk.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of identifying schizophrenia patients at risk for relapse. The invention also provides methods of early detection of schizophrenic relapse. The disclosed methods use monitoring of a subset of symptoms and/or one or more biomarkers. The symptom severity can be assessed using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) parameters. The methods of the invention can be used to provide early intervention to decrease or prevent relapse in schizophrenia patients.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method for attention management, adapted for managing an attention of a transport driver driving a car, and the attention management method comprises the following steps: providing a detection device to configured at the transport driver's forehead to detect a brain wave of the transport driver; using a brain wave algorithm to analyze the brain wave in order to obtain a brain wave analyzed information; determining that the brain wave analyzed information matches an attention deficiency condition or not; and making a warning sound and transmitting a warning message to a remote dispatching center if the brain wave analyzed information matches the attention deficiency condition.

Abstract: A muscle power detection device and a muscle power detection method for detecting and classifying a muscle power status of a subject are provided. The muscle power detection device includes an inertia measurement unit, a pressure detection unit and a processing unit. The inertia measurement unit is configured to be arranged at a part of the subject and to obtain inertial data corresponding to the part of the subject according to movement status of the part of the subject. The pressure detection unit is configured to detection external force applied on the part of the subject to obtain pressure data. The processing unit is configured to perform an operation on the inertial data and the pressure data for obtaining evaluation values, and to obtain muscle power information corresponding to the part of the subject according to the evaluation values.

Abstract: Systems, computer-readable media, and methods for assessing morphometric measures of spinal vertebrae and inter-vertebral discs in a quantitative manner using imaging data and human body weight measures, for identification and prediction of structural spine pain, are described. The systems, media, and methods of the present disclosure utilize simple measurements of axial areas of vertebrae using endplate data of routinely acquired digital imaging pixels and body weight. More specifically, they provide a calculation pressure value based on one or more ratios from body weight and measurements of spinal structures and regions, which are readily determinable, e.g., through manual segmenting or automated programming of image analysis software.

Abstract: We report a method for optimizing the therapeutic efficacy of evoked responses elicited by one or more electrical impulses delivered to a neural structure, comprising: comparing a test evoked response to an evoked response elicited by therapeutically efficacious electrical stimulation; adjusting at least one parameter of the electrical impulses in response to a determination that said test evoked response is not similar to the therapeutic evoked response; determining that the test evoked response resembles the therapeutic evoked response after performing at least one of said adjustments; and saving to memory at least one adjusted parameter that increased the similarity between the test evoked response and the therapeutic evoked response. We also report a medical device system configured to implement the method. We also report a non-transitory computer readable program storage unit encoded with instructions that, when executed by a computer, perform the method.

Abstract: A device calculates a score reflecting a state of liver damage, the calculating device being designed to calculate a score using the following physical parameters: a parameter corresponding to inflammation and/or fibrosis; and a parameter corresponding to steatosis.

Abstract: A device for measuring roughness and shine of hair, comprising a) a first area comprising an ascending gradient of shine, and b) a second area comprising an ascending gradient of roughness, wherein the first area is aligned to the second area, and wherein the ascending gradient of shine and the ascending gradient of texture are inverse to each other, and wherein the roughness is provided by a textured pattern which is textured to mimic hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for modulating bursts of oscillatory brain activity, such as sleep spindles, in a subject. The invention further relates to methods of improving memory or cognitive function in a subject and method of modulating or enhancing the frequency of occurrence, structure, amplitude, and/or synchronization of sleep spindles in a subject by detecting a burst of oscillatory brain activity in the subject and passing an oscillating current through the skull of the subject.

Abstract: A system and computer implemented method for performing a field sobriety test on a user comprising a memory unit to store a base line sobriety score, and a set of program modules. The set of program modules comprises a display module, an input module and a sobriety test module. Further, the system comprises a sobriety tester module, configured to process the set of user responses. Furthermore, the sobriety tester module generates a sobriety score based on the plurality of sobriety test metrics. Furthermore, the sobriety test module classifies the user as one of sober and intoxicated based on the sobriety score being lesser than the baseline sobriety score.

Abstract: A prosthesis for implantation into a mammalian body, the device comprising: (a) a prosthesis for implantation into a mammalian body that includes a sensor array comprising a plurality of sensors mounted to the prosthesis; and (b) an electronics structure for receiving signals from the sensor array and wirelessly transmitting representative signals to a remote receiver, where the plurality of sensors are operative to sense pressure, applied to the prosthesis by another object, in at least two axes generally perpendicular to one another.

Abstract: Devices and methods for monitoring physiologic parameters are described where an airway device, in one embodiment, may comprise a mouthpiece section and an opening section defining one or more airway lumens therethrough with a first sensor in fluid communication with the one or more airway lumens and a second sensor positioned upon a hand-piece for contact against a portion of the user. The first sensor may be configured to detect an airway pressure when a user inhales or exhales through the one or more airway lumens, and the second sensor may be configured to detect a physiological signal from the user. Additionally, a controller may be in communication with the first and second sensors where the controller is programmed to correlate pressure oscillations in the airway pressure with heartbeats.

Abstract: Methods and devices for heart rate monitoring may include determining whether an adjustment triggering condition has been met. Moreover, the methods and devices may include, in accordance with a determination that the adjustment triggering condition has been met, adjusting the second sensor indication to obtain an adjusted second sensor indication based at least on the difference between the first sensor indication and the second sensor indication. The methods and devices may further include, in accordance with a determination that the adjustment triggering condition has not been met, transmitting the second sensor indication to the signaling filter.

Abstract: A apparatus for detecting a biological data of a target patient from an attachable sensor attached to the target patient includes a circuit and a storage that stores therein a first correspondence relationship between a state of a battery included in the sensor and a measurement error of the sensor. The circuit obtains the biological data and battery data indicating the state of the battery, the obtained biological data and the obtained battery data being collected by the sensor, and generates corrected biological data by correcting the biological data according to the battery data, wherein the generating of the corrected biological data includes generating correction data that depends on the battery data by referring to the storage that stores the first correspondence relationship, and generating the corrected biological data by correcting the biological data using the correction data.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring one or more physiological parameters of a subject under free-living conditions is provided. The system includes a camera configured to capture and record a video sequence including at least one image frame of at least one region of interest (ROI) of the subject's body. A computer in signal communication with the camera to receive signals transmitted by the camera representative of the video sequence includes a processor configured to process the signals associated with the video sequence recorded by the camera and a display configured to display data associated with the signals.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to digital image processing for diagnosis of a subject. More specifically, the embodiments relate to automation of diagnoses through data interpretation. An image is acquired from the subject. Elements are recognized within the image based on morphological features. The image is compared to learned data. Based on the comparison, a probability of a potential diagnosis(es) is calculated. A diagnosis of the subject is determined based on the potential diagnosis(es) and the calculated probability. The diagnosis may be changed based on a new image acquired from the subject.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to digital image processing for diagnosis of a subject. More specifically, the embodiments relate to automation of diagnoses through data interpretation. An image is acquired from the subject. Elements are recognized within the image based on morphological features. The image is compared to learned data. Based on the comparison, a probability of a potential diagnosis(es) is calculated. A diagnosis of the subject is determined based on the potential diagnosis(es) and the calculated probability. The diagnosis may be changed based on a new image acquired from the subject.

Abstract: Embodiments include a system for determining cardiovascular information for a patient. The system may include at least one computer system configured to receive patient-specific data regarding a geometry of the patient's heart, and create a three-dimensional model representing at least a portion of the patient's heart based on the patient-specific data. The at least one computer system may be further configured to create a physics-based model relating to a blood flow characteristic of the patient's heart and determine a fractional flow reserve within the patient's heart based on the three-dimensional model and the physics-based model.

Abstract: A movement assessing method and a movement assessing system are provided. The movement assessing method includes the following steps. At least one limb angle is obtained. A limb position accuracy is analyzed according to the limb angle. A center of gravity is obtained. A balance accuracy is analyzed according to the center of gravity. A movement index is calculated via a limb weight and a balance weight according to at least the limb position accuracy and the balance accuracy.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus comprising: a first input interface configured to acquire a three-dimensional volume image of an object which is provided with at least one marker, the three-dimensional volume image being generated by imaging the object using a medical examination apparatus; a second input interface configured to acquire geometry information of an imaging apparatus which is used for imaging the object to generate a fluoroscopic image of the object; and a specific-setting-information generator configured to generate specific setting information based on the three-dimensional volume image and the geometry information, the specific setting information being used for setting of imaging for generating an image depicting the at least one marker or setting of image processing of the image depicting the at least one marker.

Abstract: A patient support system includes a support beam that may translocate along an axial axis of a medical imaging system. At least a portion of the support beam may be disposed within a central bore of the medical imaging system. The patient support system also includes a patient support removably coupled to the support beam and including a backing that may support a patient during an imaging procedure and a restraint extending a longitudinal length of the backing. The restraint includes a first end coupled to the backing and a second end that may be removably coupled to the support beam, and the restraint may secure the patient support to the support beam and to restrain the patient within the patient support.

Abstract: The invention comprises an alignment guide apparatus and a method of use thereof for aligning an imaging beam, longitudinally passing through an exit nozzle of an imaging system, to an imaging zone of a sample, includes the steps of: (1) providing an alignment guide, the alignment guide comprising: (a) a guide wall at least partially circumferentially enclosing an aperture, (b) a first laser element connected to the guide wall, and (c) a second laser element connected to the guide wall; (2) inserting the exit nozzle of the imaging system into the aperture; (3) projecting a first line from the first laser element onto the sample; (4) projecting a second line from the second laser element onto the sample; and (5) moving the sample relative to the exit nozzle of the imaging system to position an intersection of the first line and the second line at the imaging zone to align the imaging beam to the imaging zone.

Abstract: Provided is an X-ray module assembly for a portable X-ray device, in which an X-ray tube is made of a carbon nano tube or a filament-type tube, preferably, a carbon nano tube, high-voltage capacitors and high-voltage diodes are arranged space-intensively, fine control of X-ray emission may be achieved by molding the above-configured X-ray module within a case having a reduced size and a reduced weight with thermosetting resin, preferably, epoxy-based resin, more preferably, soft epoxy-based resin, so that radiation exposure to a user may be minimized, power consumption may be greatly reduced, the X-ray module assembly may be downsized and lightened, an insulation effect is excellent, and the X-ray module assembly may be used semi-permanently. The X-ray module for a portable X-ray device includes an X-ray tube, a high-voltage transformer structure, a plurality of high-voltage capacitors, and a plurality of high-voltage diodes, and is fixedly supported by a tube guide.

Abstract: A radiographic imaging apparatus includes a pixel, a readout unit, and a signal processing unit. The pixel includes a switch configured to connect a conversion element configured to convert radiation into an electric signal to a signal line. The readout unit is configured to perform a first operation of reading out a first signal appearing in the signal line when the switch is not in a conductive state and a second operation of reading out a second signal appearing in the signal line when the switch is in a conductive state. The read out unit is configured to perform the first operation before performing the second operation a plurality of times consecutively. The signal processing unit is configured to perform signal processing for outputting information indicating irradiation of the radiographic imaging apparatus by the radiation based on the first signal and the second signal.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a system for radiation treatment of a tumor allowing for imaging of the tumor and a surrounding region during radiation therapy and to methods of using such a system. In one embodiment, the system includes a number of radiation detectors positioned in an array to detect radiation scattered from the tumor and the surrounding region. A 3-dimensional image of the tumor is reconstructed from the 2-dimensional scattered radiation projections.

Abstract: A mobile radiography apparatus has a moveable (e.g., wheeled) transport frame and an adjustable column mounted at the frame. A boom apparatus supported by the adjustable column can support an x-ray source assembly. Radiation or X-ray source assembly methods and/or apparatus embodiments can provide mobile radiography carts a capability to direct x-ray radiation towards a subject from one or a plurality of different source positions, where the X-ray source assembly includes a first x-ray power source and a second plurality of distributed x-ray sources disposed in a prescribed spatial relationship.

Abstract: The application relates to an X-ray imaging unit for a medical imaging. The unit comprising a rotating part comprising a first X-ray source and an X-ray imaging detector unit configured to provide an image by means of at least a rotational movement (R) around a rotation axis of the rotating part, and an upper shelf for supporting the rotating part.

Abstract: A radiographic apparatus includes a plurality of notifying units, each including a different way to provide notification, and a switching unit that switches at least one of the notifying units to be used to provide notification based on an arrangement of or imaging mode of the radiographic apparatus.

Abstract: The intensity of an X-ray signal received at a detector after passing through an object of interest is a function of the attenuation, phase change, and scattering caused by the object of interest. In traditional X-ray systems, it was not possible to resolve these components. This application discusses an X-ray measurement technique which is insensitive to the variations in the interferometric pattern caused by phase differences in portions of the object of interest. Thus, received intensity measurements are caused only by attenuation and scattering components. By making two independent measurements of the object of interest using such a phase-invariant imager, the attenuation and scattering components may be separated, providing valuable extra information about the imaged object of interest arising from so-called “dark field” effects.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for automatically adjusting a position of a table configured to be positioned in a bore of a medical imaging device. The table may be adjusted according to one or more of a table elevation, an anatomical reference, and a start scan location. The table elevation, anatomical reference, and start scan location may be obtained from a selected imaging protocol.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for imaging protocol management are disclosed and described. An example imaging protocol manager includes an orchestrator, a baseliner, and a protocol application. The example orchestrator is to trigger a pull of a first imaging protocol. The example baseliner is configured to at least: process the first imaging protocol; and evaluate the first imaging protocol in comparison to a second imaging protocol from a protocol library to identify the first imaging protocol as at least one of a matching protocol, a new protocol, or a deviation with respect to the second imaging protocol, the deviation to be identified when the first imaging protocol is a partial match to the second imaging protocol. When the deviation is identified, the example baseliner is configured to remediate the deviation. When the first imaging protocol is identified as new, the example baseliner is to trigger storage of the first imaging protocol.

Abstract: A phantom, phantom system, and method of phantom identification include a first material that forms a phantom. A phantom identifier includes at least one unit marker. The at least one unit marker identifies a physical characteristic of the phantom. In a method of phantom identification, an image of the phantom is obtained that includes the phantom identifier. The at least one unit marker is identified, the at least one unit marker encodes a value representative of a physical characteristic of the phantom.

Abstract: There is provided an ultrasonic signal processing apparatus in which the amount of an ultrasonic propagation material in a measurement unit that stores a transducer array is reduced while the transducer array and a target are separated from each other, and thus maintenance of the ultrasonic propagation material is easily managed. The ultrasonic signal processing apparatus includes a water tank having an opening portion, a measurement unit, and a moving unit. The measurement unit which is disposed on an outside of the water tank, includes a transducer array that transmits and receives an ultrasonic signal, and a space which is filled with a material for propagating the ultrasonic signal, and measures the ultrasonic signal. The moving unit is connected to the measurement unit, and moves the measurement unit between the opening portion and the bottom portion of the water tank, along a side wall thereof.

Abstract: An interchangeable tip for ultrasound probe housing includes: at least one ultrasound transducer constructed and configured to emit and receive ultrasound signals, at least one electrical contact of tip, each electrical contact of tip being constructed and configured to cooperate with an electrical connector, a tip connector constructed and configured to secure the interchangeable tip with an ultrasound probe housing.

Abstract: An ultrasonic probe includes a first bent extending portion provided on a distal side with respect to a narrowed portion and extending in such a state as to bend toward a first crossing direction side crossing a longitudinal axis, and a second bent extending portion continuous with the distal side of the first bent extending portion and extending in such a state as to bend toward second crossing direction side opposite to the first crossing direction. The second bent extending portion includes a blade portion, and in a projection seen from the distal side, the first bent extending portion and the second bent extending portion are located within a minimum inside diameter of a sheath.

Abstract: The present invention proposes a wireless probe type ultrasound scanner which comprises a housing, a housing cover, a transducer, a mainboard, a battery compartment, a battery and a backplane; the housing is matched and connected with the housing cover; the mainboard, the battery compartment, the battery and the backplane are arranged in a cavity body formed by the housing and the housing cover; the mainboard and the transducer are welded together; the mainboard is communicated with the transducer; the mainboard, the battery compartment, the backplane and the battery are laminated in order, wherein the battery is clamped on the battery compartment, a setting hole arranged on the end part of the transducer in a way of penetrating through the housing cover is clamped with the housing cover, and a Bluetooth and a power switch are arranged on the mainboard.

Abstract: The present embodiments relate generally to ultrasound imaging systems. The ultrasound imaging systems may include an ultrasound imaging transducer operable to acquire ultrasound image data and a transducer adapter configured to detachably couple to the ultrasound imaging transducer. The transducer adapter may provide a different footprint from the ultrasound imaging transducer native footprint to enable the ultrasound imaging transducer adapter to acquire ultrasound image data in a substantially similar way to ultrasound transducers with different transducer geometry. The ultrasound imaging transducer may include a sensor for detecting an attachment state of the transducer adapter. The ultrasound imaging transducer may modify one or more imaging parameters when the transducer is attached to the ultrasound imaging transducer.

Abstract: An ultrasound transducer includes a transducer array having a plurality of transducer elements. The transducer array has a first side and a second side. Further, one or more ground electrodes are disposed on the first side of the transducer array, and one or more signal electrodes are disposed on the second side of the transducer array. Moreover, an acoustic backing structure is operatively coupled to the plurality of transducer elements of the transducer array. Also, a plurality of electrical traces is routed on a surface of the acoustic backing structure and operatively coupled to at least one of the one or more signal electrodes and one or more ground electrodes.

Abstract: An ultrasound system provides enhanced detection and visualization of a surgical needle in ultrasound data by performing shear wave elasticity imaging. A shear wave is induced in biological tissue having a surgical needle inserted therein. The ultrasound system acquires shear wave ultrasound data at a high pulse repetition frequency from the biological tissue having the surgical needle. A processor of the ultrasound system processes the shear wave ultrasound data to generate a map of the biological tissue and the surgical needle. A display system of the ultrasound system displays a representation of the surgical needle overlaid on an ultrasound image.

Abstract: An ultrasound signal processing device performs a transmission event, receives reflected ultrasonic waves, generates a received signal sequence, and synthesizes sub-frame acoustic line signals to obtain an acoustic line signal. The device includes: a transmitter that selects a transmitting/receiving oscillator array and directs the transmitting/receiving oscillator array to transmit an ultrasound beam to a target region; a receiver that generates a received signal sequence; a phasing adder that generates a line-region acoustic line signal; an acoustic line signal developer that allocates the line-region acoustic line signal as the acoustic line signal to generate the sub-frame acoustic line signal; and a weighting synthesizer that weights sub-frame acoustic line signals and synthesizes the sub-frame acoustic line signals into a frame acoustic line signal, where, in one of a first weighting profile and a second weighting profile, a first weight sequence has a larger turbulence than a second weight sequence.

Abstract: An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes: an ultrasound probe; an imaging unit that transmits and receives an ultrasound beam to and from a subject using the ultrasound probe and converts a received signal output from the ultrasound probe into an image to generate an ultrasound image of the subject, according to set imaging conditions; a probe state determination unit that determines whether the ultrasound probe is in an aerial emission state or a contact state with the subject; and an apparatus control unit that changes the imaging conditions in a case in which the probe state determination unit determines that the ultrasound probe has been changed from the contact state with the subject to the aerial emission state and controls the imaging unit such that the ultrasound image is generated using the changed imaging conditions.

Abstract: An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that extracts a feature to be satisfied as a measurement cross section, classifies the extracted feature according to the degree of importance, and displays and selects an adequate cross-sectional image for each measurement item is provided. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes an image processing unit 1005 for processing an RF signal from the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus to generate a cross-sectional image, and a adequacy determination unit 1007 for determining whether the cross-sectional image is adequate, or not, as a measurement image used for measuring a subject included the cross-sectional image acquired by the image processing unit 1005, and has a configuration in which a result determined by the adequacy determination unit 1007 is displayed on a monitor 1006, and presented to an operator.