Abstract: Disclosed are a motor hotspot location detecting device and a motor hotspot location detecting method using brainwaves, by which a location of a motor hotspot may be detected based on brainwaves, and a transcranial electrical stimulation device using the same. The motor hotspot location detecting device using brainwaves includes a plurality of brainwave measuring electrode that measures brainwaves generated in the target object at different locations and collects brainwave data, and a motor hotspot location detecting part that detects the location of the motor hotspot based on the brainwave data collected by the plurality of brainwave measuring electrodes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for execution by an SSEP (Somatosensory Evoked Potentials) system. The method involves acquiring at least one SSEP recording from a subject, and determining if the baseline potential is monitorable based on the at least one SSEP recording. The method also involves acquiring ongoing SSEP recordings from the subject, comparing the ongoing SSEP potentials to the monitorable baseline potential, and upon the ongoing SSEP potentials deviating from the monitorable baseline potential according to a defined criteria, executing an alert. This can allow a medical worker to decide whether to take any corrective action, such as repositioning the subject, with a goal of preventing or mitigating iatrogenic injury to a nervous system of the subject. The SSEP system can be substantially automated, such that there is little reliance on discretion by the medical worker. Also disclosed is a SSEP system configured to implement the method summarised above.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an evaluation device for evaluating a test subject's ability to identify an object, the evaluation device including: an input unit that receives input of the test subject; a display control unit that displays, on a display device, a test screen including a target object that the test subject should select and a non-target object that the test subject should not select; an input processing unit that determines whether or not a target object is selected on the basis of input of the test subject received by the input unit; and an evaluation unit that evaluates a temporal lobe function related to a visual recognition ability of the test subject on the basis of a response time required for the test subject to input when the input processing unit determines that the target object is selected.

Abstract: A cognitive function estimation device 1X mainly includes a first state information acquisition means 15X, a second state information acquisition means 16X, and a cognitive function estimation means 17X. The first state information acquisition means 15X is configured to acquire first state information representing a first state of a subject regarding a cognitive function of the subject. The second state information acquisition means 16X is configured to acquire second state information representing a second state of the subject whose interval of state change is longer than the first state. The cognitive function estimation means 17X is configured to estimate the cognitive function of the subject based on the first state information and the second state information.

Abstract: A cognitive function estimation device 1X mainly includes a first state information acquisition means 15X, a second state information acquisition means 16X, and a cognitive function estimation means 17X. The first state information acquisition means 15X is configured to acquire first state information representing a first state of a subject regarding a cognitive function of the subject. The second state information acquisition means 16X is configured to acquire second state information representing a second state of the subject whose interval of state change is longer than the first state. The cognitive function estimation means 17X is configured to estimate the cognitive function of the subject based on the first state information and the second state information.

Abstract: A computerized system for measuring and/or detecting responses or conditions in human beings based on data from wearable sensors worn in a natural free-living context. Based upon the measurements and/or detection, various actions can be taken.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a method for intraoperative detection of parathyroid gland viability in a surgery, comprising obtaining speckle contrast images of a parathyroid gland of a patent; and displaying the speckle contrast images of the parathyroid gland in real-time.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining a shape of a luminal sample including: a catheter including a lens, the catheter disposed within a strain-sensing sheath such that the lens rotates and translates; a structural imaging system optically coupled to the catheter; a strain-sensing system optically coupled to the catheter; and a controller coupled to the strain-sensing system and the structural imaging system. The controller determines: a first position of the catheter relative to the luminal sample at a first location within the strain-sensing sheath; a second position of the catheter relative to the luminal sample at a second location within the strain-sensing sheath; a first strain of the strain-sensing sheath at the first location; a second strain of the strain-sensing sheath at the second location; a local curvature of the luminal sample relative to the catheter; a local curvature of the catheter; and a local curvature of the luminal sample.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a method of providing hair loss state information, the method comprising: obtaining a head image of a user; extracting a plurality of feature points from the head image, wherein the plurality of feature points include a first group of feature points and a second group of feature points; extracting a plurality of boundary points corresponding to boundaries of a hair and a forehead of the user from the head image; selecting a matching boundary point corresponding to the first group of feature points from among the plurality of boundary points; obtaining a top-face portion calculation value determined based on a distance between the first group of feature points and a matching boundary point corresponding to the first group of feature points with respect to a first axis on the head image; obtaining a middle-bottom-face portion calculation value determined based on a distance between the first group of feature points and the second group of featu

Abstract: A method includes receiving data associated with a sleep session of a user. The method also includes determining that the user is experiencing or has experienced an event based at least in part on the data. The method also includes causing pressurized air to be directed from a respiratory device to a multi-compartment bladder in response to determining that the user is experiencing or has experienced the event to aid in modifying a position of a head of the user.

Abstract: Provided are a method for monitoring sleep, an apparatus, a device, and a storage medium. The method includes the steps described below. Sleep monitoring for a user is started and sleep monitoring data is acquired. According to the sleep monitoring data, whether the user enters a first sleep is determined. According to the sleep monitoring data, whether the user ends the first sleep is determined in the case where it is determined that the user enters the first sleep. End time of the first sleep is acquired in the case where it is determined that the user have ended the first sleep, and the end time of the first sleep is time when the user ends the first sleep. The sleep monitoring is ended in the case where it is not identified that the user enters a second sleep within a first duration from the end time of the first sleep.

Abstract: A sleep state prediction system includes a phase coherence acquisition device that acquires phase coherence calculated based on a difference in an instantaneous phase between a variation in a heartbeat interval and a breathing pattern; at least one of a body movement information acquisition device that acquires body movement information, a heartbeat information acquisition device that acquires heartbeat information from the animal simultaneously with the variation, and a respiratory information acquisition device that acquires respiratory information; and a sleep state prediction device that includes a sleep state prediction model, which is established through machine learning with sleep stages assessed by polysomnography on the animal as teaching data and at least 2 sets of data out 4 parameters of phase coherence, body movement, heartbeat, and respiration respectively obtained from bio-vibration signals acquired simultaneously during the polysomnography as input data, mandatorily including the phase coheren

Abstract: A bed senses inter-sleep-session changes in bodyweight of a subject. A computer system can be configured to: receive weight readings; determine, using the weight readings, user presence in a bed; identify, using the user presence, sleep sessions for the user; and generate, using the weight readings and for a given sleep session, weight change data that records a change of weight by the user through the sleep session.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and techniques for improving a sleep quality and/or health metric of a user of a bed system. A computer system can be in communication with a user device of the user. The computer system can transmit, to the user device, a subjective sleep health questionnaire for presentation in a graphical user interface (GUI) display, receive, from the user device, user input indicating a response to the subjective sleep health questionnaire, process the user input to determine a circadian chronotype of the user, identify, based on the circadian chronotype of the user, at least one insight for presentation in the GUI display at the user device, and transmit, to the user device, the at least one insight for presentation in the GUI display. The computer system can also determine the circadian chronotype of the user based on sensor data collected by sensors of the user's bed system.

Abstract: Systems, methods and/or devices for treating diabetes mellitus by alleviating glucotoxicity and restoring pancreatic beta-cell function, comprising at least a first memory for storing data inputs corresponding at least to one or more components in a patient's present insulin dosage regimen, and data inputs corresponding at least to the patient's blood-glucose-level measurements determined at a plurality of times, and a processor operatively connected to the at least first memory. The processor is programmed at least to determine from the data inputs corresponding to the patient's blood-glucose-level measurements determined at a plurality of times whether and by how much to vary at least one of the components of the patient's present insulin dosage regimen.

Abstract: A method for using an Internet of Workplace Things (IoWT) to enhance productivity in a workplace includes obtaining real-time data for a plurality of core modules via an environmental sensory system which is operatively connected to one or more core computational linguistics technologies of a workplace interface in the workplace. The method further includes analyzing the real-time data and monitoring trends by comparing the real-time data with predetermined baselines for each of the plurality of core modules. The method further includes generating a corrective real-time bio-feedback loop by providing backend solutions and commands for each core module with alerts and flags. The method further includes reporting a decision-making matrix for the backend solutions and commands. The decision-making matrix is based on the plurality of core modules as aligned with a plurality of human-machine interfaces.

Abstract: The arrangements of the present disclosure relate to a device for detecting biometric data, including a necklace having a necklace body configured to be worn around a user's neck, a plurality of sensors disposed on the necklace body, for detecting biometric data of the user when the necklace is worn around the user's neck, at least one of an electronic transmitter for transmitting electronic signals corresponding to the biometric data, or an electronic memory for storing biometric data.

Abstract: The present it relates to a sensor applicator assembly for a continuous glucose monitoring system and provides a sensor applicator assembly for a continuous glucose monitoring system, which is manufactured with a sensor module assembled inside an applicator, thereby minimizing additional work by a user for attaching the sensor module to the body and allowing the sensor module to be attached to the body simply by operating the applicator, and thus can be used more conveniently. A battery is built in the sensor module and a separate transmitter is connected to the sensor module so as to receive power supply from the sensor module and be continuously used semi-permanently, thereby making the assembly economical. The sensor module and the applicator are used as disposables, thereby allowing accurate and safe use and convenient maintenance.

Abstract: Devices systems and methods are disclosed for removing secretions from the lumen of a functional assessment catheter for the lungs. The system comprises a flushing unit configured to deliver a clearing fluid to the lumen of the pulmonary catheter to remove debris, secretions, or moisture from the lumen or sensors.

Abstract: An implantable device is provided that can include any number of features. In some embodiments, the device includes a coil antenna configured to receive wireless power from a power source external to the patient. The device can include at least one sensor configured to sense a bodily parameter of the patient. The device can also include electronics configured to communicate the sensed bodily parameter of to a device located external to the patient. Methods of use are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed are medical devices with an acceleration sensor for generating acceleration data, at least two electrodes for generating electrocardiogram (ECG) data, a processor, and memory. The memory, which may be a non-transitory computer readable medium, contains computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to perform the following: obtain the acceleration data and the ECG data from a first range of time and a second range of time different from the first range, generate respiration data based on the acceleration data, and determine that the medical device has flipped in orientation during the second range of time by comparing the respiration data and the ECG data of the first range of time with the respiration data and the ECG data of the second range of time.

Abstract: The present technology relates to shunting systems and methods. In some embodiments, the present technology includes a method for monitoring a shunting element implanted in a patient and having a lumen fluidly coupling two body regions. The method can comprise applying an electrical input to a first contact region and a second contact region of the shunting element. The method can also include measuring an electrical output that results from the electrical input. The method can further include calculating, via the processor, an electrical parameter associated with the shunting element based, at least in part, on the electrical output. The electrical parameter can vary based on a size of the lumen of the shunting element. The method can determine, via the processor, the size of a portion of the lumen based, at least in part, on the electrical parameter.

Abstract: An initial set of parameters for operating one or more detection tools is automatically derived and subsequently adjusted so that each detection tool is more or less sensitive to signal characteristics in a region of interest. Detection tool(s) may be applied to physiological signals sensed from a patient (such as EEG signals) and may be configured to run in an implanted medical device that is programmable with the parameters to look for rhythmic activity, spiking, and power changes in the sensed signals, etc. A detection tool may be selected and parameter values derived in a logical sequence and/or in pairs based on a graphical representation of an activity type which may be selected by a user, for example, by clicking and dragging on the graphic via a GUI. Displayed simulations allow a user to assess what will be detected with a derived parameter set and then to adjust the sensitivity of the set or start over as desired.

Abstract: A digital filtering method is applicable to a photoplethysmography (PPG) device. The PPG device samples a mixed-light signal M time(s) to obtain M mixed-light digital value(s), and samples an ambient-light signal N time(s) to obtain N ambient-light digital value(s), wherein each mixed-light digital value includes a controllable-light component and an ambient-light component. The method includes: preparing a digital filter whose filter order is (M+N?1); using the digital filter to multiply the M mixed-light digital value(s) by M coefficient(s) respectively and thereby generate M value(s); using the digital filter to multiply N ambient-light digital value(s) by N coefficient(s) respectively and thereby generate N value(s); and using the digital filter to add up the M value(s) and the N value(s) and thereby generate an output value.

Abstract: Noise included in a signal related to biological information acquired by a radio wave sensor is reduced. A biological information detection device includes: a reflection signal acquiring unit to acquire a reflection signal, from a living body, of a radio wave emitted toward the living body; an image acquiring unit that acquires an image of the living body; an image processing unit that performs image processing on the acquired image; a signal strength estimating unit that estimates a possible range of signal strength of the reflection signal on the basis of a result of the image processing; and a noise reduction processing unit that reduces, from the reflection signal, a signal having strength outside the estimated range of signal strength.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a catheter, a sensor, a first pair of wire segments, an artifact reduction feature, and a correction module. The sensor is positioned at a distal end of the catheter and is configured to generate a sensor signal. The first pair of wire segments is coupled with the sensor and extends along the length of the catheter. The artifact reduction feature is positioned proximate to the sensor and includes a second pair of wire segments. The correction module is configured to subtract motion-induced artifacts from signals received from the first pair of wire segments, based on motion-induced artifacts from signals received from the second pair of wire segments, to thereby provide a corrected sensor signal.

Abstract: The invention is related to a real-time platform for blood oxygen and heart rate monitoring based on the Internet of Things (IoT), which may collect real-time blood oxygen and heart rate information of patients for analysis, and use it to predict the probability of a patient's health emergency, so as to facilitate medical personnel to quickly grasp the situation and quickly intervene in treatment. On the other hand, the real-time information collected from patients can also be used as statistical and training data for analysis and warning to further optimize the early warning capability of the platform.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of displaying a portion of an acoustic signal on an electronic stethoscope. The method can include receiving the acoustic signal from an acoustic sensor of the electronic stethoscope and an electrical signal from a sensing module of the electronic stethoscope. The method can include identifying a trigger point associated with the electrical signal. The method can include generating acoustic information from the acoustic signal and synchronizing the acoustic information to the trigger point for the cardiac cycle. The method can include generating a phonocardiogram as a composite phonocardiogram based on the synchronized acoustic information. The method can include displaying a representative portion of the composite phonocardiogram in real-time for a duration of a first period of time on a display that is integral to a chest piece of the electronic stethoscope.

Abstract: A method is provided that may include determining an analyte concentration and determining one or more concentration ranges based on the analyte concentration. The one or more concentration ranges may include a low level concentration range, a target level concentration range, and a high level concentration range. The method may include communicating the one or more concentration ranges to an adjustable display and changing a hue displayed by the display based on the one or more concentration ranges.

Abstract: An information processing method controls a CT scanner such that the method includes, but is not limited to, determining an X-ray irradiation period from an electrocardiogram acquired from an electrocardiography device attached to a living object to be imaged, by processing the electrocardiogram at multiple different cardiac phases; performing, by controlling a CT gantry including and rotatably supporting an X-ray source and an X-ray detector, a diagnostic CT scan in the determined X-ray irradiation period, of at least a part of the heart region, to obtain a CT image; and causing a display unit to display the obtained CT image. The method can be performed at least by an information processing apparatus including processing circuitry and/or computer instructions stored in a non-transitory computer readable storage medium for performing the method.

Abstract: One or more example embodiments of the present invention relates to a breast fixation element for a mammography system having a flat elastic surface element including a fastening element for fixing the breast to a support surface of the mammography system, wherein a shape of the breast fixation element is adapted to a shape of the breast.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for increasing a quality of computed tomography (CT) images. In one embodiment, a computed tomography (CT) detector system comprises a layer of energy integrating detectors (EID) arranged below a layer of photon counting (PC) sensors with respect to an incoming x-ray, where a number of the PC sensors exceeds a number of the EID detectors; and an image processing unit configured to correct PC data using EID data, and denoise and increase a resolution of an image reconstructed from EID data and PC data using a deep learning convolutional neural network (CNN) trained on pairs of images, each pair of images including a target image reconstructed from a first signal from the layer of PC sensors, and an input image reconstructed from a second signal from the layer of EID detectors, the EID data and PC data acquired concurrently from a same patient ray path.

Abstract: The systems and methods can accurately and efficiently determine boundary conditions for an arterial segment and thereby efficiently determine hemodynamic information for that segment. The method may include receiving medical image data of a patient. The method may further include generating a geometrical representation of the one or more arterial segments from the medical image data. The method may further include determining boundaries and geometry data for each arterial segment. The method may further include determining boundary conditions for the inflow boundary and each outflow boundary. The boundary conditions for each outflow boundary may be determined using an outflow distribution parameter. The outflow distribution parameter may be determined using the geometry data for one or more of the one or more outflow boundaries, stored hemodynamic data, or a combination thereof. The method may further include determining flow field for each arterial segment and determining hemodynamic information.

Abstract: A system for limited view imaging is provided. The system may obtain a reference image of an object. The system may identify, from the reference image, one or more critical boundaries between a target organ of the object and one or more adjacent organs of the target organ. The system may determine an imaging angle range of the object based on the one or more critical boundaries. The system may further cause an imaging device to scan the object based on the imaging angle range, the object being in a breath-hold state during the scan.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an X-ray diagnostic apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry sets a plurality of ROIs in a first X-ray image. The processing circuitry calculates a statistical value for each ROI based on a plurality of values of pixels included in each ROI, thereby obtaining a plurality of statistical values. The processing circuitry acquires a threshold value for each statistical value. The processing circuitry determines a set of X-ray conditions relating to capturing of a second X-ray image subsequent to the first X-ray image based on the statistical value and the threshold value relating to each ROI.

Abstract: A cable routing system for a computed tomography system having a gantry configured to be adjusted in a movement direction extending perpendicular to the gantry, the cable routing system comprising: a vertical column arranged on the gantry and extending vertically from a base of the computed tomography system; and a first and a second articulated arm. The first articulated arm is rotatably attached to an upper end of the vertical column above the gantry via a first point of articulation. The first articulated arm is also rotatably attached to the second articulated arm, which is also arranged above the gantry, via a second point of articulation. The vertical column and the first and the second articulated arm are configured to route at least one supply line at least in part along their respective longitudinal axes.

Abstract: An X-ray CT scanner includes a photon counting type detector and processing circuitry. The detector includes a plurality of detection elements. The processing circuitry determines whether there is a defective element out of the plurality of detection elements and interpolates an output value of a defective element on the basis of output values of a plurality of normal elements which are included in the plurality of detection elements and which are adjacent to a defective element when there is a defective element.

Abstract: A lung sound analysis system includes an acquisition means for acquiring time-series acoustic signals including lung sounds of a heart failure patient, a detection means for detecting abnormal lung sounds from the acquired time-series acoustic signals, an observation acquisition means for transmitting, to a terminal device of a medical specialist, analysis object lung sound information in which the acquired time-series acoustic signals and a result of the detection are associated with each other, and receiving, from the terminal device, analysis object lung sound information to which an observation by the medial specialist on the time-series acoustic signals is added, and a generation means for generating learning data for detecting abnormal lung sounds on the basis of the analysis object lung sound information to which the observation by the medial specialist is added.

Abstract: An equipment for monitoring physiological status of a user includes a sound detection unit, a chest detection unit, an abdomen detection unit, and a control unit. The sound detection unit is configured to detect sound of breath and to generate a sound detection signal based on the sound of breath. The chest detection unit is configured to detect a parameter related to movement of a chest and to generate a chest detection signal based on the detection. The abdomen detection unit is configured to detect a parameter related to movement of an abdomen and to generate an abdomen detection signal based on the detection. The control unit is electrically connected to the sound detection unit, the chest detection unit, and the abdomen detection unit and is configured to determine a breathing status of a user based on the sound detection signal, the chest detection signal, and the abdomen detection signal.

Abstract: An auscultation device that can be used for telemedicine consultations and real-time telemedicine monitoring. The digital stethoscope includes a detector of analog acoustic signals from the patient and a data processing system implemented via a secure encrypted web-protocol and accessible via the user interface of a progressive web-application on a portable computing device of the patient/physician with connected headphones. The acoustic signal detection device comprises a sequentially connected audio microphone, an analog signal pre-amplifier, an ADC, a microcontroller, and a battery. The microcontroller combines the signals from the ADC and the device status signals into a single packet and transmits it wirelessly to the data processing system. The software processing is carried out on the physician's or patient's device.

Abstract: The array of reception beam data sets obtained by transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves to and from a subject constitutes a two-dimensional data space. Based on the Doppler signals, a distribution data calculation unit calculates, for each of data elements in the two-dimensional data space, at least one of power of the Doppler signal, the velocity of tissue in the subject, and the velocity dispersion of tissue in the subject. A discrimination index map generation unit generates a discrimination index map indicating the likelihood of being a blood flow region A in the two-dimensional data space composed of the array of reception beam data sets, based on distribution data that are set for each of regions of interest in the two-dimensional data space. Based on the Doppler signal and the discrimination index map, a blood flow image forming unit forms a blood flow image with reduced blooming artifacts.

Abstract: Method for non-invasively characterizing a heterogeneous medium using ultrasound, comprising a step of generating a series of incident ultrasonic waves, a step of recording an experimental reflection matrix Rui(t) defined between the input emission basis (i) and an output reception basis (u), a step of determining a response REP(r, ?r) of the medium between an input virtual transducer (TVin) calculated based on an input focusing of the experimental reflection matrix that creates an input focal spot around a first point (P1), and an output virtual transducer (TVout) calculated based on an output focusing of the experimental reflection matrix that creates an output focal spot around a second point (P2), said response being expressed as a function of a central point (PC) of spatial position (r) in the medium located midway between the first and second points (P1, P2).

Abstract: A method of estimating gestational age (GA) is shown generally at 3000. At Step 3010 an ultrasound image is acquired. The image is fed into the model at Step 3020 and a predicted GA value, together with an associated confidence interval are calculated at Step 3030. At Step 3040 it is determined whether the confidence interval is narrower than a value for the best confidence interval obtained. If not, the ultrasound operation is optionally directed to acquire an ultrasound image of a particular plane in the fetus at Step 3050. On the other hand, if the value is determined to be narrower than the best obtained at Step 3040, the predicted value and confidence interval are displayed at Step 3060 and a register for the value of the best confidence interval is updated at Step 3070.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for treating a patient. The method includes acquiring a plurality of radio frequency (RF) signals with an ultrasound transducer, each RF signal representing one or more return echoes from a scan line of a pulse-mode echo ultrasound scan. A position of the ultrasound transducer corresponding to each of the acquired RF signals is determined, and a plurality of contour lines generated from the plurality of RF signals. The method estimates a 3-D shape and position of an anatomical feature, such as a joint of patient based on the generated contour lines and corresponding ultrasound transducer positions. An apparatus, or computer includes a processor and a memory with instructions that, when executed by the processor, perform the aforementioned method.

Abstract: A method is provided for determining one or more tissue boundaries within ultrasound image data of anatomical region. The method is based on generating two separate images from the same input ultrasound data, acquired in a single acquisition event. One image is generated with contrast enhancement, so that boundaries surrounding a fluid-containing region are especially well visible and, the second image is generated without this enhancement, or with a different enhancement so that boundaries surrounding tissue regions are especially well visible. An image segmentation procedure is then applied which uses a combination of both images as input and uses both to determine the boundaries within the imaged regions.

Abstract: Endovascular apparatus for determining the condition of a vessel in a body comprises an elongate waveguide element such as a wire and an activation unit comprising a source of ultrasonic energy to activate the waveguide element, hence transmitting ultrasonic energy to an active distal section of the waveguide element. A signal acquisition system acquires feedback signals from the apparatus for interpretation of vessel condition. The signal acquisition system comprises at least one acoustic sensor for acquiring acoustic feedback signals generated by, the apparatus when the waveguide element is activated. Data sets may be generated from acoustic and non-acoustic feedback signals and combinations of, or comparisons between, those data sets can characterise the condition of the vessel, including any lesion such as a blockage in the vessel.

Abstract: In part, the disclosure relates to computer-based methods, devices, and systems suitable for detecting a delivery catheter using intravascular data. In one embodiment, the delivery catheter is used to position the intravascular data collection probe. The probe can collect data suitable for generating one or more representations of a blood vessel with respect to which the delivery catheter can be detected.

Abstract: Disclosed is a Brillouin-optical coherence-speckle based multi-mode elasticity measurement device, including a Brillouin-optical coherence elastography common-path scanning unit, a Brillouin scattering elastography system, an optical coherence elastography system, a speckle elastography system, and a time sequence controller, where the Brillouin scattering elastography system and the optical coherence elastography system share the Brillouin-optical coherence elastography common-path scanning unit.

Abstract: An ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus according to an embodiment includes a processor. The processor acquires Doppler data that is obtained through ultrasonic transmission/reception in a Doppler mode and information about a type of the Doppler mode. The processor determines at least one executable measurement item for the Doppler data based on the information about the type of the Doppler mode.

Abstract: An ultrasound system is configured to perform periodic self-testing of the system's hardware components. Results of the self-testing are stored on the ultrasound system in a data log, and periodically uploaded to a self-test database. The self-test database is sorted, then analyzed by engineers of the ultrasound system manufacturer to discern variances or trends in ultrasound system hardware performance or operation. As a result of the analysis, updated or improved self-test programs are developed by the system manufacturer and uploaded to and installed on ultrasound systems of the installed base of systems.