TWI806238B - Ultrasound imaging recognition system and data output module - Google Patents

Abstract

An ultrasound imaging recognition system and a data output module are provided in the present disclosure. The ultrasound imaging recognition system includes an image analysis module, a data processing module and a data output module. The image analysis module receives at least one predetermined format image. The image analysis module generates a plurality of physiological image parameters according to at least one predetermined format image. The data processing module is connected to the image analysis module. The data processing module compares a plurality of physiological image parameters and a plurality of corresponding predetermined physiological image parameters to provide a physiological parameter comparison result. The data output module provides an ultrasound imaging analysis report based on the first format image information, a plurality of physiological image parameters, a plurality of predetermined physiological image parameters, and a comparison result of the physiological parameters.

Description

Ultrasonic image recognition system and data output module

The invention relates to an ultrasonic image recognition system and a data output module, in particular to a low-cost ultrasonic image recognition system and a data output module.

Traditionally, medical image information requires physicians to spend a lot of time on analysis, and the analysis efficiency is quite low. In addition, the time and content of the analysis report cannot be adjusted according to customer needs, and the presentation of service effects is also relatively low.

Therefore, how to provide a low-cost ultrasonic image recognition system and a corresponding data output module that can provide customized analysis content to overcome the above-mentioned defects has become one of the important issues that this project wants to solve.

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an ultrasonic image recognition system to address the deficiencies of the prior art, including: an image analysis device that receives at least one image information in a predetermined format, and the image analysis device receives image information in at least one predetermined format. information to generate a plurality of physiological image parameters; a data processing device connected to the image analysis device, the image analysis device provides the plurality of physiological image parameters and the predetermined format image information to the data processing device, the The data processing device according to the plurality of physiological image parameters and the corresponding plurality of predetermined physiological images Parameters are compared to provide a physiological parameter comparison result, the data processing device converts the predetermined format image information into a first format image information; and a data output module, connected to the data processing device, the data processing The device provides the image information in the first format, the plurality of physiological image parameters, the plurality of predetermined physiological image parameters and the comparison result of the physiological parameters to the data output module, and the data output module according to the The image information in the first format and the plurality of physiological image parameters, the plurality of predetermined physiological image parameters and the comparison result of the physiological parameters provide an ultrasonic image analysis report.

In order to solve the above technical problems, one of the technical solutions adopted by the present invention is to provide a data output module, including: an output controller; and a storage unit for storing a plurality of analysis report templates, the storage unit is connected to the Output controller; wherein, each of the analysis report templates includes a plurality of graphic editing areas, when the first format image information, the plurality of physiological image parameters, the plurality of predetermined physiological image parameters, the physiological When the parameter comparison result or the plurality of adjusted predetermined physiological image parameters are set in one of the plurality of image-text editing areas of the analysis report template, the plurality of image-text editing areas, when the first format The image information, the multiple physiological image parameters, the multiple predetermined physiological image parameters, the comparison results of the physiological parameters, or the image information of the multiple adjusted predetermined physiological image parameters have a size, text size, and table size according to the specified Adjust the size of one of the above-mentioned graphic editing areas.

One of the beneficial effects of the present invention is that the ultrasonic image recognition system provided by the present invention can provide fast and real-time ultrasonic image analysis and provide data analysis services. In addition, the data output module of the ultrasonic image recognition system can provide customized analysis report templates, with the function of automatically adjusting image information (including text annotations, measurement values, etc.), text size, and table size. Quickly provide customized report content. Therefore, the ultrasonic image recognition system and data output module provided by the present invention can effectively reduce various costs of providing analysis reports.

In order to further understand the features and technical content of the present invention, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings related to the present invention. However, the provided drawings are only for reference and description, and are not intended to limit the present invention.

SYS: Ultrasonic Image Recognition System

1: Image analysis device

2: Data processing device

3: Data output module

IMG: predetermined format image information

R1: Analysis Report Template

DT1, DT2: Ultrasonic testing device

31: storage unit

32: Output controller

W1-WN: graphic editing area

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an ultrasonic identification system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of analyzing image information in a predetermined format.

FIG. 3 is another schematic diagram of analyzing image information in a predetermined format.

FIG. 4 is another schematic diagram of the ultrasonic identification system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is another schematic diagram of the ultrasonic identification system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a data output module according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of outputting an analysis report by the data output module according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

The following is a description of the implementation of the "ultrasonic image recognition system and data output module" disclosed in the present invention through specific specific examples. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. The present invention can be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various modifications and changes can be made to the details in this specification based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the concept of the present invention. In addition, the drawings of the present invention are only for simple illustration, and are not drawn according to the actual size, which is stated in advance. The following embodiments will further describe the relevant technical content of the present invention in detail, but the disclosed content is not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention. In addition, the term "or" used herein may include any one or a combination of more of the associated listed items depending on the actual situation.

[first embodiment]

Please refer to FIG. 1 , FIG. 2 , FIG. 3 , FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 . FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an ultrasonic identification system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of analyzing image information in a predetermined format. FIG. 3 is another schematic diagram of analyzing image information in a predetermined format. FIG. 4 is another schematic diagram of the ultrasonic identification system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is another schematic diagram of the ultrasonic identification system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

In this embodiment, an ultrasonic image recognition system SYS is provided.

The ultrasonic image recognition system SYS includes an image analysis device 1 , a data processing device 2 and a data output module 3 . In this embodiment, the image analysis device 1 , the data processing device 2 and the data output module 3 can be set in a server (not shown). It can also be set in a mobile device (not shown). The image analysis device 1 , the data processing device 2 and the data output module 3 can use software, hardware or firmware to achieve their functions.

The image analysis device 1 is used for receiving at least one predetermined format of image information IMG. The predetermined format image information IMG is an image information (DICOM) of a medical digital image transmission protocol. Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) is a set of common standard protocols for the processing, storage, printing, and transmission of medical images. It contains file format definitions and network communication protocols. DICOM is an application protocol based on TCP/IP, and communicates with various systems through TCP/IP. Two medical devices that can accept DICOM format can receive and exchange images and patient data through DICOM format files. The Medical Digital Image Communication Protocol (DICOM) can integrate medical imaging instruments, servers, workstations, printers and network equipment from different manufacturers so that they can be integrated in the Digital Image Storage Communication System (Picture Archiving and Comnumication System, PACS) middle. Instruments, servers, and workstations from many different manufacturers manufacture machines that support the DICOM format based on the DICOM standard. That is, the ultrasonic image recognition system SYS of this embodiment can analyze as long as the image information has the DICOM protocol. However, this implementation The example ultrasound image recognition system SYS mainly focuses on ultrasound image information. Therefore, the following paragraphs mainly focus on ultrasound image information, especially ultrasound neck blood vessel image information.

The image analysis device 1 generates a plurality of physiological image parameters according to at least one image information IMG in a predetermined format.

Physiological imaging parameters include at least the following:

(1) Peak systolic velocity (cm/s): the highest systolic velocity, referred to as PSV.

(2) End diastolic velocity (cm/s): the lowest diastolic velocity, referred to as ED.

(3) Mean velocity (cm/s): average velocity, referred to as MV.

(4) Resistance index: resistance index, referred to as RI, RI=(PSV-EDV)/PSV.

(5) Pulsatility index: Pulsation index, referred to as PI, PI=(PSV-EDV)/MV.

(6) Flow volume (ml/min): blood flow, FV for short, FV=TAV x area x 60(second) (TAV: time-averaged velocity; area: cross-sectional area of blood vessel).

In addition, the image information IMG in a predetermined format in this embodiment may be ultrasonic image information of various parts of the human body. Therefore, the ultrasound image information of each part, such as blood vessel image information and predetermined physiological parameters, will also be different, such as the following information: the vertebral artery VA is adjusted to meet PSV _VA >90cm/s or PI>1.2 after data comparison, and it is judged For stenosis (Stenosis).

After data comparison, basilar artery BA was adjusted to meet PSV _BA >100cm/s or PI>1.2 , which was judged as stenosis.

These parameters can refer to the following list:

The data processing device 2 is connected to the image analysis device 1 . Image analysis device 1 A plurality of physiological image parameters and image information IMG in a predetermined format are provided to the data processing device 2 . The data processing device 2 compares a plurality of physiological image parameters with corresponding predetermined physiological image parameters to provide a physiological parameter comparison result.

The data processing device 2 converts the predetermined format image information IMG into a first format image information. In this embodiment, the image information in the first format may be an image information format such as jpg, bmp, etc., which is not limited in the present invention.

The data output module 3 is connected to the data processing device 2 . The data processing device 2 provides the image information in the first format, a plurality of physiological image parameters, a plurality of predetermined physiological image parameters and physiological parameter comparison results to the data output module 3 . The data output module 3 provides an ultrasonic image analysis report according to the image information in the first format, a plurality of physiological image parameters, a plurality of predetermined physiological image parameters, and physiological parameter comparison results.

In this embodiment, a plurality of predetermined physiological image parameters are adjustable. That is, a plurality of predetermined physiological image parameters can be adjusted according to experience or suggestions of professionals in the field. For example the following:

(1) The reference value for judging the degree of stenosis (Stenosis) of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) can be determined according to the consideration of different users for different patient conditions. Among them, PSV _MCA : It is recommended that PSV _MCA >155cm/s, pulsation index (PI): it is recommended that PI>1.2.

(2) At least 1.5% of the internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis (Stenosis) report needs to be combined with image and data interpretation: PSV _ICA : It is recommended that PSV _ICA >125cm/s, resistance index (RI): it is recommended that the resistance index ( RI)>0.75.

(3) The report of the stenosis (Stenosis) of the spinal artery (VA) needs to be combined with the data of the resistance index (RI), blood flow (Flow), or blood vessel diameter (Diameter) to give a comprehensive interpretation: resistance index (RI): Recommended resistance index (RI)>0.75, blood flow (Flow): recommended blood flow (Total Flow)<100, blood vessel diameter (Diameter): recommended blood vessel diameter (Diameter)<0.26.

Please refer to Fig. 2 and Fig. 3. In this embodiment, it is possible to observe whether there is atherosclerotic plaque on the inner wall of the carotid artery by using the predetermined format image information IMG, and the type of the plaque can also be confirmed. state and location, and to measure the thickness of these plaques and the extent to which they narrow blood vessels.

Color Doppler can be used to further determine the direction of blood flow, whether the blood flow is regular or turbulent, the diameter of the blood vessel and the blood flow.

In addition, in other embodiments, the ultrasonic image recognition system SYS may also be connected to a server (not shown). That is, the ultrasonic image recognition system SYS also includes a communication device 4 . The communication device 4 is used for communicating with a server (not shown).

The data processing device 2 provides the image information in the first format, the plurality of physiological image parameters, the plurality of predetermined physiological image parameters and the comparison result of the physiological parameters to a server (not shown).

Another ultrasonic image recognition system (not shown) can also provide the corresponding image information in the first format, a plurality of physiological image parameters, a plurality of predetermined physiological image parameters, and physiological parameter comparison results to the server (not shown). That is, multiple ultrasonic image recognition systems SYS can provide the locally detected ultrasonic image information, physiological image parameters generated by analysis, and physiological parameter comparison results to the server (not shown).

The server (not shown) can remove individuals according to the first-format image information provided by the ultrasonic image recognition system and another ultrasonic image recognition system, multiple physiological image parameters, multiple predetermined physiological image parameters, and physiological parameter comparison results. Big data analysis of data to generate a number of adjusted predetermined physiological image parameters. The server (not shown) can periodically provide a plurality of adjusted predetermined physiological image parameters to the ultrasonic image recognition system SYS and another ultrasonic image recognition system (not shown).

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the data output module 3 includes a storage unit 31 . The storage unit 31 stores a plurality of analysis report templates R1. The ultrasonic image analysis report is processed according to one of a plurality of analysis report templates R1.

In addition, since each ultrasonic image information corresponds to a user, the data processing device 2 can also receive user information corresponding to at least one predetermined format image information IMG.

In addition, as shown in Figure 4, the ultrasonic image recognition system SYS of this embodiment An ultrasonic detection device DT1 can also be connected. The ultrasonic detection device DT1 may be a hand-held wireless ultrasonic scanner.

That is, the ultrasonic image recognition system SYS can be installed in a mobile device and connected to the ultrasonic detection device DT1 for real-time image detection and image analysis. The ultrasonic detection device DT1 can be connected with the ultrasonic image recognition system SYS through wired communication or wireless communication. That is, the ultrasonic detection device DT1 is arranged outside the ultrasonic image recognition system SYS.

In other embodiments, as shown in FIG. 5 , an ultrasonic detection device DT2 is included, and the ultrasonic detection device DT2 is connected to the image analysis device 1 . That is, the ultrasonic detection device DT2 can be built in the ultrasonic image recognition system SYS.

[Second embodiment]

Please refer to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a data output module according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of outputting an analysis report by the data output module according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

In this embodiment, the data output module 3 implements the function by means of hardware. The data output module 3 includes a storage unit 31 and an output controller 32 . The storage unit 31 stores a plurality of analysis report templates R1. The storage unit 31 is connected to an output controller 32 .

Wherein, each analysis report template R1 includes a plurality of image-text editing areas W1-WN. When the image information in the first format, multiple physiological image parameters, multiple predetermined physiological image parameters, physiological parameter comparison results, or multiple adjusted predetermined physiological image parameters are set in multiple image-text editing areas W1 of an analysis report template R1- When one of WN, the first format image information, a plurality of physiological image parameters, a plurality of predetermined physiological image parameters, a comparison result of physiological parameters, or a plurality of image information for adjusting predetermined physiological image parameters, the size, text size, and table size can be Adjusts to the size of one of several text editing areas.

That is, the size and font size of image information in the first format, multiple physiological image parameters, multiple predetermined physiological image parameters, comparison results of physiological parameters, or multiple image information for adjusting predetermined physiological image parameters are in the data output module 3 , will be set separately including a preset set value. The information can be displayed on the display device according to their respective preset values.

In addition, the plurality of image-text editing areas W1-WN of each analysis report template R1 also each include a predetermined size. In this embodiment, when the image information in the first format, multiple physiological image parameters, multiple predetermined physiological image parameters, comparison results of physiological parameters, or multiple image information for adjusting predetermined physiological image parameters are set in multiple graphic editors One of the regions W1-WN, the output controller 32 can enlarge or reduce the image information in the first format, multiple physiological image parameters, multiple Predetermined physiological image parameters, comparison results of physiological parameters, or a plurality of image information sizes for adjusting predetermined physiological image parameters, so as to combine the first format image information, multiple physiological image parameters, multiple predetermined physiological image parameters, and comparison results of physiological parameters Or a plurality of contents for adjusting predetermined physiological image parameters are appropriately displayed in one of the plurality of image-text editing areas W1-WN.

In addition, the image information in the first format, a plurality of physiological image parameters, a plurality of predetermined physiological image parameters, physiological parameter comparison results, or a plurality of adjusted predetermined physiological image parameters may also include a table format in addition to text format and image information format. .

Furthermore, the multiple image-text editing areas W1-WN of each analysis report template R1 can be adjusted to the size required by the user based on the predetermined size. Each analysis report template R1 can also be adjusted according to actual needs. Users can use the specific analysis report template R1 to adjust it to meet their own needs. That is, the user can quickly produce the analysis report template R1 that meets the customized requirements according to the requirements.

[Advantageous Effects of Embodiment]

One of the beneficial effects of the present invention is that the ultrasonic image recognition system provided by the present invention can provide fast and real-time ultrasonic image analysis and provide data analysis services. In addition, the data output module of the ultrasonic image recognition system can provide customized analysis report templates, and with the function of automatically adjusting image information, text size and table size, it can quickly provide customized report content. Therefore, the ultrasonic image recognition system and data output module provided by the present invention can effectively reduce various costs of providing analysis reports.

The content disclosed above is only a preferred feasible embodiment of the present invention, and does not therefore limit the scope of the patent application of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent technical changes made by using the description and drawings of the present invention are included in the application of the present invention. within the scope of the patent.

SYS: Ultrasonic Image Recognition System 1: Image analysis device 2: Data processing device 3: Data output module IMG: predetermined format image information R1: Analysis Report Template

Claims (8)

An ultrasonic image recognition system, comprising: an image analysis device receiving at least one image information in a predetermined format, and the image analysis device generates a plurality of physiological image parameters according to the at least one image information in a predetermined format; a data processing device connected to The image analysis device, the image analysis device provides the multiple physiological image parameters and the predetermined format image information to the data processing device, and the data processing device according to the multiple physiological image parameters and the corresponding multiple comparing a predetermined physiological image parameter to provide a physiological parameter comparison result, the data processing device converts the predetermined format image information into a first format image information; and a data output module connected to the data processing device, The data processing device provides the image information in the first format, the plurality of physiological image parameters, the plurality of predetermined physiological image parameters and the comparison result of the physiological parameters to the data output module, and the data output module The group provides an ultrasonic image analysis report according to the image information in the first format, the plurality of physiological image parameters, the plurality of predetermined physiological image parameters and the comparison results of the physiological parameters; wherein, the plurality of predetermined physiological images The parameters are adjustable, and the plurality of predetermined physiological image parameters are modified by a user to generate a plurality of adjusted predetermined physiological image parameters or receive the plurality of adjusted predetermined physiological image parameters provided by a server, the A plurality of adjusted predetermined physiological image parameters are displayed in the ultrasonic image analysis report. The ultrasonic image recognition system according to claim 1, wherein the data output module includes a plurality of analysis report templates, and the ultrasonic image analysis report is processed according to one of the plurality of analysis report templates . The ultrasonic image recognition system according to claim 1, wherein the ultrasonic image recognition system is connected to a server, and the data processing device provides the first Format image information and the plurality of physiological image parameters, the plurality of predetermined physiological image parameters and the comparison results of the physiological parameters are sent to the server, and another ultrasonic image recognition system provides corresponding first format image information And the multiple physiological image parameters, the multiple predetermined physiological image parameters and the physiological parameters are sent to the server, and the server according to the ultrasonic image recognition system and the other ultrasonic image recognition system performing data analysis on the provided image information in the first format, the multiple physiological image parameters, the multiple predetermined physiological image parameters, and the comparison results of the physiological parameters to generate a plurality of adjusted predetermined physiological image parameters, the servo The device periodically provides the plurality of adjusted predetermined physiological image parameters to the ultrasonic image recognition system and the other ultrasonic image recognition system. The ultrasonic image recognition system according to claim 1, wherein the data processing device further receives a piece of user information corresponding to the image information in at least one predetermined format. The ultrasonic image recognition system according to claim 1, wherein the ultrasonic image recognition system is connected to an external ultrasonic detection device, and the ultrasonic detection device is connected to the image analysis of the ultrasonic image recognition system device, the image analysis device receives the at least one predetermined format of image information provided by the ultrasonic detection device. The ultrasonic image recognition system according to claim 1, further comprising an ultrasonic detection device connected to the image analysis device to provide the at least one predetermined format of image information, the ultrasonic detection The device is set in the ultrasonic image recognition system. In the ultrasonic image recognition system according to claim 1, the data output module includes: an output controller, the output controller provides an analysis report according to a plurality of image information and a plurality of parameters; and A storage unit for storing a plurality of analysis report templates, the storage unit is connected to the output controller; wherein, each of the analysis report templates includes a plurality of graphic editing areas, when the plurality of image information or a plurality of When the parameters are set in one of the multiple graphic editing areas of the analysis report template, the multiple image information or the size, text size, and table size of the multiple parameters are set according to the multiple graphic and text editing areas. to adjust the size of one of the editing areas. The data output module as described in claim 7, wherein each of the plurality of graphic editing areas of each analysis report template includes a predetermined size, and the size of each graphic editing area is adjustable .

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