KR20170126773A - Method for displaying an ultrasound image and an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for outputting an ultrasonic image and an ultrasonic diagnosis device. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the method for outputting an ultrasonic image comprises the following steps of: displaying an ultrasonic image representing an object; generating a first text and a plurality of icons representing information of a region of interest included in the object; displaying the first text and the plurality of icons on the ultrasonic image; generating at least one second text when a first icon is selected among the plurality of icons; and displaying the at least one second text in a region related to information represented by the second text.

Description

A method for outputting an ultrasound image and an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. {Method for displaying an ultrasound image and an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus}

A method of outputting an ultrasound image and an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus are disclosed.

The ultrasound diagnostic apparatus irradiates an ultrasound signal generated from a transducer of a probe to a target object and receives information of a signal reflected from the target object to obtain information on a site inside the target object (for example, soft tissues or blood flow) At least one image is obtained.

A method of outputting an ultrasound image, and an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. The present invention also provides a computer-readable recording medium on which a program for causing the computer to execute the method is provided. The technical problem to be solved is not limited to the technical problems as described above, and other technical problems may exist.

A method of outputting an ultrasound image according to one aspect includes: displaying an ultrasound image representing a target object; Generating a first text and a plurality of icons representing information of a region of interest included in the object; Displaying the first text and the plurality of icons on the ultrasound image; Generating at least one second text as a first one of the plurality of icons is selected; And displaying the at least one second text in an area associated with the information represented by the second text.

A computer-readable recording medium according to another aspect includes a recording medium recording a method for executing the above-described method on a computer.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising: a probe for irradiating ultrasonic signals toward a target object and receiving echo signals corresponding to the ultrasonic wave; Generating a first text and a plurality of icons representing information of a region of interest included in the object and generating at least one second text as a first icon of the plurality of icons is selected A control unit; And a display unit displaying the first text and the plurality of icons on the ultrasound image, and displaying the at least one second text in an area related to information represented by the second text.

The present invention may be readily understood by reference to the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings, in which reference numerals refer to structural elements.
1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view illustrating an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method of displaying an ultrasound image according to an exemplary embodiment.
4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first text according to an embodiment.
5 is a view for explaining an example in which a first text and a plurality of icons are displayed according to an embodiment.
6 is a view for explaining an example in which a first text and a second text according to an embodiment are displayed.
FIG. 7 is a view for explaining an example in which a first text and a second text according to an embodiment are displayed together with an ultrasound image.
8 is a view for explaining another example in which the first text and the second text according to the embodiment are displayed together with the ultrasound image.
9 is a view for explaining another example in which the first text and the second text are displayed according to an embodiment.
10 is a view for explaining another example in which the first text and the second text according to the embodiment are displayed together with the ultrasound image.
11 is a view for explaining another example in which the first text and the second text are displayed according to an embodiment.
12 is a view for explaining another example in which the first text and the second text according to the embodiment are displayed together with the ultrasound image.
13 is a view for explaining another example in which the first text and the second text according to the embodiment are displayed together with the ultrasound image.
14 is a view for explaining another example in which the first text and the second text are displayed according to an embodiment.
15 is a flowchart showing another example of a method of displaying an ultrasound image according to an embodiment.

The present specification discloses the principles of the present invention and discloses embodiments of the present invention so that those skilled in the art can carry out the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention. The disclosed embodiments may be implemented in various forms.

Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification. The present specification does not describe all elements of the embodiments, and redundant description between general contents or embodiments in the technical field of the present invention will be omitted. As used herein, the term " part " may be embodied in software or hardware, and may be embodied as a unit, element, or section, Quot; element " includes a plurality of elements. Hereinafter, the working principle and embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The image herein may include a medical image acquired by a medical imaging device, such as a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device, a computed tomography (CT) device, an ultrasound imaging device, or an x-ray imaging device.

As used herein, the term " object " may include a person, an animal, or a part thereof as an object of photographing. For example, the object may comprise a part of the body (organ or organ) or a phantom.

The term "ultrasound image" in the entire specification refers to an image of an object that is transmitted to a target object and processed based on the ultrasound signal reflected from the target object.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 according to an embodiment. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 includes a probe 20, an ultrasonic transmission / reception unit 110, a control unit 120, an image processing unit 130, a display unit 140, a storage unit 150, a communication unit 160 And an input unit 170. The input unit 170 may include a plurality of input units.

The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 can be realized not only as a cart type but also as a portable type. Examples of portable ultrasound diagnostic devices include, but are not limited to, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a PDA, a tablet PC, etc., including probes and applications.

The probe 20 may include a plurality of transducers. The plurality of transducers can transmit an ultrasonic signal to the object 10 according to a transmission signal applied from the transmission unit 113. The plurality of transducers can receive ultrasonic signals reflected from the object 10 and form a received signal. The probe 20 may be implemented integrally with the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 or may be implemented as a separate type connected to the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 by wired or wireless connection. In addition, the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 may include one or a plurality of probes 20 according to an embodiment.

The control unit 120 controls the transmission unit 113 to form a transmission signal to be applied to each of the plurality of transducers in consideration of the positions and focusing points of the plurality of transducers included in the probe 20. [

The control unit 120 converts the received signal received from the probe 20 into a digital signal and outputs the digitized signal to the receiver 115 to generate ultrasonic data by summing the received signals in consideration of the positions and focusing points of the plurality of transducers ).

The image processing unit 130 generates an ultrasound image using the ultrasound data generated by the ultrasound receiving unit 115.

The display unit 140 may display the generated ultrasound image and various information processed in the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus 100. The ultrasound diagnostic apparatus 100 may include one or a plurality of display units 140 according to an embodiment. In addition, the display unit 140 may be implemented as a touch screen in combination with the touch panel.

The controller 120 may control the overall operation of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 and the signal flow between the internal components of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100. The control unit 120 may include a memory for storing programs or data for performing the functions of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100, and a processor for processing programs or data. In addition, the control unit 120 may receive a control signal from the input unit 170 or an external device to control the operation of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100. [

The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 includes a communication unit 160 and can be connected to an external device (for example, a server, a medical device, a portable device (smart phone, tablet PC, wearable device, etc.) have.

The communication unit 160 may include at least one of a short-range communication module, a wired communication module, and a wireless communication module. The communication unit 160 may include at least one component that enables communication with an external device.

The communication unit 160 receives the control signal and data from the external device and transmits the received control signal to the control unit 120 so that the control unit 120 controls the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 according to the received control signal It is also possible.

Alternatively, the control unit 120 may transmit a control signal to the external device via the communication unit 160, thereby controlling the external device according to the control signal of the control unit.

For example, an external device can process data of an external device according to a control signal of a control unit received through a communication unit.

The external device may be provided with a program for controlling the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100. The program may include an instruction to perform a part or all of the operation of the control unit 120. [

The program may be installed in an external device in advance, or a user of the external device may download and install the program from a server that provides the application. The server providing the application may include a recording medium storing the program.

The storage unit 150 may store various data or programs for driving and controlling the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100, input / output ultrasound data, and acquired ultrasound images.

The input unit 170 can receive a user's input for controlling the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100. [ For example, the input of the user may be an input for operating a button, a keypad, a mouse, a trackball, a jog switch, a knob, etc., an input for touching a touch pad or a touch screen, a voice input, (E.g., iris recognition, fingerprint recognition, etc.), and the like.

An example of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 according to one embodiment will be described later with reference to FIGS. 2 (a) to 2 (c).

2 (a) to 2 (c) are views showing an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B, the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatuses 100a and 100b may include a main display unit 121 and a sub-display unit 122. FIG. One of the main display unit 121 and the sub-display unit 122 may be implemented as a touch screen. The main display unit 121 and the sub display unit 122 may display various information processed by the ultrasound diagnostic apparatuses 100a and 100b. The main display unit 121 and the sub-display unit 122 are implemented with a touch screen. By providing a GUI, data for controlling the ultrasound diagnostic apparatuses (100a, 100b) can be received from a user. For example, the main display unit 121 may display an ultrasound image, and the sub-display unit 122 may display a control panel for controlling the display of the ultrasound image in a GUI form. The sub-display unit 122 can receive data for controlling display of an image through a control panel displayed in a GUI form. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatuses 100a and 100b can control the display of the ultrasound image displayed on the main display unit 121 using the received control data.

 2B, the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100b may further include a control panel 165 in addition to the main display unit 121 and the sub-display unit 122. FIG. The control panel 165 may include a button, a trackball, a jog switch, a knob, and the like, and receives data for controlling the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100b from a user. For example, the control panel 165 may include a Time Gain Compensation (TGC) button 171, a Freeze button 172, and the like. The TGC button 171 is a button for setting the TGC value for each depth of the ultrasound image. Also, when the input of the freeze button 172 is detected during the scan of the ultrasound image, the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus 100b can maintain the state of displaying the frame image at the time point.

A button, a trackball, a jog switch, a knob, and the like included in the control panel 165 may be provided as a GUI on the main display unit 121 or the sub display unit 122.

Referring to FIG. 2 (c), the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100c may be implemented as a portable type. Examples of portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100c include, but are not limited to, smart phones, probes and applications, laptop computers, PDAs, tablet PCs, and the like.

The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100c includes a probe 20 and a body 40. The probe 20 may be connected to one side of the body 40 by wire or wirelessly. The body 40 may include a touch screen 145. The touch screen 145 may display an ultrasound image, various information processed by the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, GUI, and the like.

3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method of displaying an ultrasound image according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3, a method of displaying ultrasound images is performed in a time-series manner in the ultrasound diagnostic apparatuses 100, 100a, 100b, and 100c shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 . Therefore, the contents described above with respect to the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatuses 100, 100a, 100b and 100c shown in Figs. 1 and 2 (a) to 2 (c) As shown in FIG.

In operation 310, the display unit 140 displays an ultrasound image representing a target object. Specifically, the image processing unit 130 generates an ultrasound image using the ultrasound data generated by the ultrasound receiving unit 115. The display unit 140 displays the ultrasound image generated by the image processing unit 130 on the screen.

In step 320, the control unit 120 generates a first text and a plurality of icons representing information of a region of interest included in the object. Here, the area of interest may mean a part of the object in which the user is interested. For example, assuming the subject is a heart, the region of interest can be the atria, ventricles, veins, or arteries contained in the heart.

The first text means a word or a sentence displayed on the ultrasound image. For example, the user can input information about a region of interest on the ultrasound image as text or select a desired text among previously stored texts through the input unit 170. The control unit 120 generates a text that the user has input or selected as the first text.

If the controller 120 selects the first text among the stored texts, the controller 120 analyzes the ultrasound image to acquire information of the ROI. For example, the controller 120 may segment the shape of the ultrasound image, compare the separated shape and pre-stored shapes, and identify which organ (or part of the organ) the object and / or region of interest is can do. Then, the control unit 120 selects the first text among the pre-stored texts based on the information on the region of interest. For example, the control unit 120 can select the first text among the pre-stored texts depending on what organs of interest or what part of the organ. Hereinafter, an example of the first text will be described with reference to FIG.

4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first text according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4, the display unit 140 may display an ultrasound image 410 on a screen. If no information (for example, text) is described in the ultrasound image 410, it is determined whether a target object (or a region of interest) shown in the ultrasound image 410 is an organ or a target object It can be difficult to know if it is. In other words, if additional information (e.g., text) is described in the ultrasound image 410, it may be easier for the user to grasp the ultrasound image 410 in the future.

As an example, the user may input the first text 420 to be displayed on the ultrasound image 410 through the input unit 170. As another example, the user can select one of the stored texts as the first text 420 through the input unit 170. [ When the user selects one of the previously stored texts as the first text 420, the display unit 140 displays a list of texts stored on the screen, and the user selects the first text 420 from the displayed list, Can be selected. At this time, if the number of pre-stored texts is large, the ultrasound image 410 may be obscured by displaying a list of previously stored texts on the screen. Alternatively, it may not be easy for the user to find the first text 420 in the displayed list.

As described later, the control unit 120 generates not only the first text 420 but also a plurality of icons together, and the display unit 140 displays the first text 420 and a plurality of icons together on the ultrasound image . Accordingly, the user can quickly and conveniently select the first text 420 among the stored texts.

Referring again to FIG. 3, in step 320, the controller 120 generates a first text and a plurality of icons representing information of a region of interest included in the object. Here, each of the plurality of icons means an object symbolizing a group of previously stored texts. For example, the plurality of icons may include icons representing names of organs associated with the region of interest, icons representing terms associated with the first text, icons representing medical terms, and icons representing various directions .

In step 330, the display unit 140 displays the first text and the plurality of icons on the ultrasound image. For example, the display unit 140 may display a plurality of icons adjacent to the first text. If the display unit 140 displays the first text in a polygonal (e.g., rectangular) frame, a plurality of icons may be displayed adjacent to the edges of the polygon.

Hereinafter, an example in which the first text and the plurality of icons are displayed will be described with reference to FIG.

5 is a view for explaining an example in which a first text and a plurality of icons are displayed according to an embodiment.

5 illustrates an example in which the first text 520 and the plurality of icons 531, 532, 533, 534, and 535 are displayed on the ultrasound image 510. FIG.

The control unit 120 generates a first text 520 indicating information of a region of interest and the display unit 140 displays a first text 520 on the ultrasound image 510. For example, the control unit 120 may generate the first text 520 using the information received through the input unit 170. The information received through the input unit 170 includes text entered by the user or text selected from the user-stored texts. Alternatively, the controller 120 may acquire the information of the region of interest shown in the ultrasound image 510, and may select the first text 520 from the stored texts based on the information.

The controller 120 generates a plurality of icons 531, 532, 533, 534 and 535 and the display unit 140 displays the plurality of icons 531, 532, 533, 534 and 535 on the ultrasound images 510 ). At this time, the plurality of icons 531, 532, 533, 534, and 535 may be displayed adjacent to the edge of the polygon 540 including the first text 520. For example, assuming that the polygon 540 is a rectangle, as shown in FIG. 5, each of the plurality of icons 531, 532, 533, 534, and 535 may include four corners or rectangles 540 of the rectangle 540 ≪ / RTI >

The icons 531, 532, 533, 534, and 535 include an icon 531 symbolizing various directions, an icon symbol 532 symbolizing medical terms, an icon symbol 533 symbolizing a list of previously stored texts, An icon 534 symbolizing terms associated with one text, and an icon 535 symbolizing the name of the organ associated with the region of interest. However, the icon icons 531, 532, 533, 534, and 535 shown in FIG. 5 are not limited to those described above, and a plurality of icons 531, 532, 533, 534, and 535 May be icons that symbolize text grouped by various criteria.

For example, an icon 531 representing various directions may be an icon symbolizing terms such as left, right, up, or down. In addition, icon 532, which symbolizes medical terms, may be an icon that symbolizes medical terms such as CBD (Common Bile Duct) or IVC (Inferior Vena Cava). Also, the icon 533 representing the list of pre-stored texts may be an icon symbolizing a list including all the texts previously stored in the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatuses 100, 100a, 100b and 100c. Also, the icon 534, which symbolizes terms related to the first text, may be an icon symbolizing terms used in connection with the first text. Also, the icon 535, which symbolizes the name of the organ associated with the region of interest, may be an icon that symbolizes text such as the right ventricle, left atrium, or left ventricle, assuming the region of interest is the right atrium of the heart.

Referring again to FIG. 3, in step 340, as the first icon of the plurality of icons is selected by the user, the control unit 120 generates at least one second text. For example, the user can select any one of the plurality of icons displayed on the screen (the first icon), and the control unit 120 generates at least one second text corresponding to the first icon selected by the user .

According to the above description with reference to step 320, each of the plurality of icons means an object symbolizing a group of previously stored texts. In other words, the pre-stored texts can be grouped according to a predetermined criterion, and each of the plurality of icons can be mapped to a group. Accordingly, when the user selects the first icon, the control unit 120 can identify the group mapped to the first icon and select the second text included in the identified group.

If a plurality of texts are included in the identified group, if the user selects the first icon once, the control unit 120 can select the text having the highest frequency used as the second text. Alternatively, if the user selects the first icon a plurality of times, the control unit 120 may sequentially generate different second texts. For example, the control unit 120 may select texts in descending order of frequency of use among a plurality of texts included in the group, and may determine the selected texts as second texts.

In step 350, the display unit 140 displays the at least one second text in an area associated with the information represented by the second text. For example, the display unit 140 may display the second text adjacent to the edge of the polygon including the first text.

As an example, the display unit 140 may display the second text adjacent to an edge existing on the position indicated by the second text based on the first text among the edges of the polygon including the first text. For example, assuming that the second text is a text meaning 'left' and the polygon including the first text is a rectangle, the display unit 140 displays the second text adjacent to the left corner of the rectangle Can be displayed.

As another example, the display unit 140 may display the second text at a position indicated by the second text in the ultrasound image. For example, assuming that the ultrasound image is an image of a heart and the second text is a text meaning " right atrium ", the display unit 140 displays, in the ultrasound image, Text can be displayed.

Hereinafter, examples in which the ultrasound diagnostic apparatuses 100, 100a, 100b, and 100c display ultrasound images will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 6 to FIG.

6 is a view for explaining an example in which a first text and a second text according to an embodiment are displayed.

Referring to FIG. 6, a user may select a first icon 621 from among a plurality of icons 621, 622, 623, 624, and 625 displayed with a first text 610. When the user selects the first icon 621, the control unit 120 generates the second text 640. [ For example, assuming that the first icon 621 is an icon representing various directions and the first text 610 is text (RT) indicating the right, the control unit 120 displays the second text 640 as the left Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > LT < / RTI >

The display unit 140 displays the second text 640 adjacent to the edge of the polygon 630 including the first text 610. [ The display unit 140 displays the second text 640 adjacent to an edge existing on the position indicated by the second text 640 based on the position of the first text 610 among the corners of the polygon 630 . For example, assuming that the first text 610 is the text RT indicating the right and the second text 640 is the text LT indicating the left, the display unit 140 displays the left side of the polygon 630 The second text 640 may be displayed adjacent to the edge. At this time, the display unit 140 may output a predetermined polygon 650 along the outline of the second text 640.

With the first text 610 and the second text 640 being output, the user can select at least one of the texts 610, 640. For example, the user may select both the first text 610 and the second text 640 through the input unit 170, and may select the second text 640. When the selection of the user is completed, the display unit 140 can display the selected text separately from the text that is not selected. For example, when the second text 640 is selected, the display unit 140 may display the polygon 650 as a solid line and the polygon 630 as a dotted line. However, the example in which the display unit 140 displays the text selected by the user differently from the text not displayed is not limited to the above.

Thereafter, the display unit 140 deletes the unselected text from the screen. For example, if the user selects both the first text 610 and the second text 640, the display unit 140 continues to display the first text 610 and the second text 640 on the screen. On the other hand, if the user selects the second text 640, the display unit 140 deletes the first text 610 from the screen.

FIG. 7 is a view for explaining an example in which a first text and a second text according to an embodiment are displayed together with an ultrasound image.

Referring to FIG. 7, a first text 720 and a second text 731 are displayed on an ultrasound image 710. An example in which the first text 720 and the second text 731 are displayed is as described above with reference to FIG.

Meanwhile, the display unit 140 may adjust the position where the second text is displayed. For example, when the user adjusts the position of the second text 731 displayed on the screen through the input unit 170, the display unit 140 can display the second text 732 in the adjusted position .

8 is a view for explaining another example in which the first text and the second text according to the embodiment are displayed together with the ultrasound image.

Referring to FIG. 8, a first text 820 and a second text 830 are displayed on an ultrasound image 810. Here, an example in which the first text 820 and the second text 830 are displayed is as described above with reference to FIG.

Meanwhile, the display unit 140 may display the second text 830 at a position indicated by the second text 830 in the ultrasound image 810. Compared with FIG. 7, the second text 731 of FIG. 7 is displayed adjacent to the first text 720. On the other hand, the second text 830 of FIG. 8 is displayed not at a position adjacent to the first text 820 but at a position apart from the position where the first text 820 is displayed.

For example, the control unit 120 can identify the meaning of the second text 830 and the object displayed in the ultrasound image 810. [ The control unit 120 identifies the position indicated by the second text 830 in the ultrasound image 810 and the display unit 140 displays the second text 830 in the identified position. Also, the display unit 140 can adjust the position where the second text 830 is displayed based on the user input, as described above with reference to FIG.

9 is a view for explaining another example in which the first text and the second text are displayed according to an embodiment.

9, a user may select a second icon 925 from among a plurality of icons 921, 922, 923, 924, and 925 displayed along with the first text 910. When the user selects the second icon 925, the control unit 120 generates the second texts 940. For example, assuming that the second icon 925 is an icon symbolizing the name of the organ associated with the area of interest, and the first text 910 is RV, the control unit 120 determines that the second text 940 is LV , MV, LA, RA, and the like.

The display unit 140 displays the second texts 940 adjacent to the edges of the polygon 930 including the first text 910. The display unit 140 displays the second texts 940 adjacent to the edges of the second texts 940 on the position of the second texts 940 based on the position of the first text 910 among the corners of the polygon 930, Lt; / RTI > At this time, the display unit 140 may output a predetermined polygon 950 along the outline of each of the second texts 940.

With the first text 910 and the second text 940 being output, the user can select at least one of the texts 910, 940. For example, the user may select both the first text 910 and the second texts 940 through the input unit 170, and may select at least one of the second texts 940. When the selection of the user is completed, the display unit 140 can display the selected text separately from the text that is not selected. For example, when both the first text 910 and the second texts 940 are selected, the display unit 140 displays all of the polygons surrounding the first text 910 and the second texts 940, As shown in FIG. On the other hand, when only a part of the second texts 940 is selected, the polygons surrounding the selected second texts may be indicated by a solid line, the unselected second texts and the polygons surrounding the first text may be indicated by a dotted line. However, the example in which the display unit 140 displays the text selected by the user differently from the text not displayed is not limited to the above.

Thereafter, the display unit 140 deletes the unselected text from the screen. For example, if the user selects both the first text 910 and the second texts 940, the display unit 140 continues to display the first text 910 and the second texts 940 on the screen do. On the other hand, if the user selects some of the second texts 940, the display unit 140 deletes the unselected second texts and the first text 910 from the screen.

10 is a view for explaining another example in which the first text and the second text according to the embodiment are displayed together with the ultrasound image.

Referring to FIG. 10, a first text 1020 and second texts 1021, 1022, and 1023 are displayed on an ultrasound image 1010. An example in which the first text 1020 and the second texts 1021, 1022, and 1023 are displayed is as described above with reference to FIG.

Meanwhile, the display unit 140 may adjust the position where the second text is displayed. For example, when the user adjusts the position of the second text 1022 displayed on the screen through the input unit 170, the display unit 140 can display the second text 1024 in the adjusted position .

The display unit 140 may display the second text 1024 at a position indicated by the second text 1024 in the ultrasound image 1010 without receiving an input for adjusting the position of the user. An example in which the display unit 140 displays the second text 1024 at a position indicated by the second text 1024 in the ultrasound image 1010 is as described above with reference to FIG.

In addition, the display unit 140 can adjust the position where the second text 1024 is displayed based on the user input as described above with reference to FIG.

11 is a view for explaining another example in which the first text and the second text are displayed according to an embodiment.

11, the user may select a third icon 1124 from among a plurality of icons 1121, 1122, 1123, 1124, and 1125 displayed along with the first text 1110. When the user selects the third icon 1124, the control unit 120 generates the second texts 1141 and 1142. [ For example, assuming that the third icon 1124 is an icon symbolizing terms associated with the first text, and the first text 1110 is LT, the control unit 120 generates second texts 1141 and 1142 LOBE and TRANS can be generated.

The display unit 140 displays the second texts 1141 and 1142 adjacent to the edges of the polygon 1130 including the first text 1110. [ The display unit 140 displays the second texts 1141 and 1142 adjacent to the corners on the positions of the second texts 1141 and 1142 based on the position of the first text 1110 among the corners of the polygon 1130, 1141, and 1142 can be displayed. At this time, the display unit 140 may output a predetermined polygon 1150 along the outline of each of the second texts 940.

Also, the user can select the third icon 1124 a plurality of times. For example, after the user first selects the third icon 1124 to display the LOBE as the second text 1141, the user again selects the third icon 1124 to display THYROID (second text 1151) Can be displayed. At this time, the second text 1151 may be displayed at a position adjacent to the second text 1141. Here, the second texts 1141 and 1151 may be sequentially displayed in order of the frequently used text among the pre-stored texts.

With the first text 1110 and the second text 1141 and 1151 being output, the user can select at least one of the texts 1110, 1141, and 1151. For example, the user may select both the first text 1110 and the second texts 1141 and 1151 through the input unit 170, and may select at least one of the second texts 1141 and 1151 . When the selection of the user is completed, the display unit 140 can display the selected text separately from the text that is not selected. For example, when both the first text 1110 and the second texts 1141 and 1151 are selected, the display unit 140 displays the first text 1110 and the second text 1141 and 1151, All of which can be indicated by a solid line. On the other hand, when only a part of the second texts 1141 and 1151 is selected, the polygons surrounding the selected second texts may be indicated by a solid line, the unselected second texts and the polygons surrounding the first text may be indicated by a dotted line. However, the example in which the display unit 140 displays the text selected by the user differently from the text not displayed is not limited to the above.

Thereafter, the display unit 140 deletes the unselected text from the screen. For example, if the user selects the second text 1140, the display unit 140 deletes the unselected second text 1151 and the first text 1110 from the screen.

12 is a view for explaining another example in which the first text and the second text according to the embodiment are displayed together with the ultrasound image.

Referring to FIG. 12, a first text 1220 and second text 1231 and 1232 are displayed on an ultrasound image 1210. An example in which the first text 1220 and the second texts 1231 and 1232 are displayed is as described above with reference to FIG.

Meanwhile, the display unit 140 may adjust the position where the second text is displayed. For example, when the user adjusts the position of the second text 1232 displayed on the screen through the input unit 170, the display unit 140 may display the second text 1233 at the adjusted position .

The display unit 140 may display the second text 1233 at a position indicated by the second text 1233 in the ultrasound image 1010 without receiving an input for adjusting the position of the user. An example in which the display unit 140 displays the second text 1233 at a position indicated by the second text 1233 in the ultrasound image 1210 is as described above with reference to FIG.

Also, the display unit 140 can adjust the position where the second text 1233 is displayed based on the user input, as described above with reference to FIG.

13 is a view for explaining another example in which the first text and the second text according to the embodiment are displayed together with the ultrasound image.

Referring to FIG. 13, a first text 1320 and second texts 1331 and 1332 are displayed on an ultrasound image 1310. At this time, when the user selects all of the first text 1320 and the second text 1331 and 1332 through the input unit 170, the text 1340 is all connected to the ultrasound image 1310 without being deleted Can be displayed.

14 is a view for explaining another example in which the first text and the second text are displayed according to an embodiment.

14, a user may select a fourth icon 1422 from among a plurality of icons 1421, 1422, 1423, 1424, 1425 displayed along with a first text 1410. When the user selects the fourth icon 1422, the control unit 120 generates the second texts 1441 and 1442. For example, assuming that the fourth icon 1422 is an icon symbolizing medical terms, the control unit 120 may include an IVC (Inferior Vena Cava) and a CBD (Common Bile Duct) as second texts 1441 and 1442 Can be generated.

On the other hand, when the fourth icon 1422 is selected, the display unit 140 may output a popup window 1450 including the first text 1410 and the second text 1411 and 1442.

15 is a flowchart showing another example of a method of displaying an ultrasound image according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 15, a method of displaying an ultrasound image is performed in a time-series manner in the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatuses 100, 100a, 100b, and 100c shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 . Therefore, even if the contents are omitted in the following description, the contents described above regarding the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatuses 100, 100a, 100b, and 100c shown in Figs. 1 and 2 As shown in FIG.

Steps 1510 to 1550 of FIG. 15 are the same as steps 310 to 350 of FIG. Therefore, detailed description of steps 1510 to 1550 of FIG. 15 will be omitted below.

In step 1560, the display unit 140 adjusts the position where at least one second text is displayed. For example, when the user adjusts the position of the second text displayed on the screen through the input unit 170, the display unit 140 may display the second text at the adjusted position.

According to the above description, the user can quickly and conveniently select the text to be displayed on the ultrasound image among the previously stored texts. In addition, since many texts previously stored in the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus are displayed together with the ultrasound image, the problem of blocking the ultrasound image can be solved. In addition, the problem that the user takes much time to search for desired text among the texts stored in the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus can be solved.

Meanwhile, the disclosed embodiments may be embodied in the form of a computer-readable recording medium for storing instructions and data executable by a computer. The command may be stored in the form of program code, and when executed by the processor, may generate a predetermined program module to perform a predetermined operation. In addition, the instructions, when executed by a processor, may perform certain operations of the disclosed embodiments.

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Displaying an ultrasound image representing a target object;
Generating a first text and a plurality of icons representing information of a region of interest included in the object;
Displaying the first text and the plurality of icons on the ultrasound image;
Generating at least one second text as a first one of the plurality of icons is selected; And
And displaying the at least one second text in an area associated with the information represented by the second text. The method according to claim 1,
The step of displaying the second text
And outputting the ultrasound image displaying the second text adjacent to a corner of the polygon including the first text. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the edge is an edge existing on a position of the second text with respect to a position of the first text among the edges of the polygon. The method according to claim 1,
The step of displaying the second text
And outputting the ultrasound image for displaying the second text at a position indicated by the second text in the ultrasound image. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein each of the plurality of icons is displayed adjacent to an edge of a polygon including the first text. The method according to claim 1,
The plurality of icons may include an icon representing names of organs associated with the region of interest, an icon representing terms associated with the first text, an icon representing medical terms, and an icon representing various directions A method for outputting an image. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the generating the at least one second text comprises:
And sequentially generating different second texts as the first icon is selected a plurality of times. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the different second texts are selected texts in order of frequency of use among the pre-stored texts. The method according to claim 1,
And adjusting a position at which the at least one second text is displayed. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first text is an ultrasound image including a text input by a user. The method according to claim 1,
And analyzing the ultrasound image to obtain information of a region of interest included in the object,
Wherein the first text includes text selected from pre-stored texts based on information on the region of interest. A computer-readable recording medium recording a method for executing the method of claim 1 in a computer. A probe for irradiating ultrasonic signals toward a target and receiving echo signals corresponding to the ultrasonic waves;
Generating a first text and a plurality of icons representing information of a region of interest included in the object and generating at least one second text as a first icon of the plurality of icons is selected A control unit; And
And a display unit for displaying the first text and the plurality of icons on the ultrasound image and displaying the at least one second text in an area related to information represented by the second text. 14. The method of claim 13,
The display unit
And displays the second text adjacent to an edge of the polygon including the first text. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the edge is an edge existing on a position indicated by the second text with respect to a position of the first text among the edges of the polygon. 14. The method of claim 13,
The display unit
And displays the second text at a position indicated by the second text in the ultrasound image. 14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein each of the plurality of icons is displayed adjacent to an edge of a polygon including the first text. 14. The method of claim 13,
The plurality of icons may include an icon representing names of organs associated with the region of interest, an icon representing terms associated with the first text, an icon representing medical terms, and an icon representing various directions Diagnostic device. 14. The method of claim 13,
The control unit
And sequentially generating different second texts according to the selection of the first icon a plurality of times. 20. The method of claim 19,
Wherein the different second texts are selected texts in order of frequency of use among the pre-stored texts. 14. The method of claim 13,
The display unit
And adjusting and displaying the position where the at least one second text is displayed. 14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein the first text includes text entered by a user. 14. The method of claim 13,
The control unit
Analyzing the ultrasound image to obtain information of a region of interest included in the object,
Wherein the first text includes text selected from previously stored texts based on information on the region of interest.

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