WO2011058840A1 - 超音波観測装置及び超音波観測装置の制御方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an ultrasonic observation apparatus that generates a B-mode image in a subject by scanning an ultrasonic beam on a predetermined scanning plane in the subject and a method for controlling the ultrasonic observation apparatus.
- An ultrasonic observation apparatus used in the medical field or the like includes, for example, an ultrasonic probe capable of transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves to and from a subject as disclosed in Patent Document 1, and is a cross-sectional image of the subject.
- a B-mode image is generated.
- a B-mode image is obtained by scanning an ultrasonic beam on a predetermined scanning plane.
- a treatment tool such as a puncture needle, biopsy forceps, or cytodiagnosis brush for a predetermined site in a subject is used. It is possible to perform treatment while confirming the position and orientation on the B-mode image.
- a treatment tool such as a puncture needle, biopsy forceps, or cytodiagnosis brush
- a force is applied to the treatment tool. It may be difficult to observe the treatment tool on the B-mode image.
- the treatment instrument deviates from the scanning plane in this way, a complicated operation is required to change the position and orientation of the ultrasonic probe so that the scanning plane and the treatment instrument coincide with each other.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above-described points, and in an ultrasonic observation apparatus that observes the state of treatment using a treatment tool in a subject, it is possible to continue good observation of the treatment tool. It is an object of the present invention to provide a simple ultrasonic observation apparatus and a control method for the ultrasonic observation apparatus.
- an ultrasonic observation apparatus that generates a B-mode image in the subject by scanning the ultrasonic beam on a scanning plane in the subject, and transmits and receives the ultrasonic beam.
- An ultrasonic probe unit capable of two-dimensional scanning of an ultrasonic beam by changing the direction to the first direction and the second direction, and the transmission / reception direction of the ultrasonic beam by the ultrasonic probe unit
- a transmission / reception control unit that controls the ultrasound beam
- a B-mode image calculation unit that generates the B-mode image from a result of scanning the ultrasonic beam in the first direction, and a shape of a treatment instrument that performs treatment on the subject
- a storage unit for storing a sample image determined in advance
- a correlation calculation unit for calculating a correlation value between the B-mode image and the sample image, wherein the transmission / reception control unit is configured to maximize the correlation value.
- the ⁇ surface can provide an ultrasonic observation apparatus is moved to the second direction.
- FIG. 1 shows schematic structure of the ultrasonic observation apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the detailed structure of the front-end
- An ultrasonic observation apparatus 1 includes an ultrasonic endoscope 2 and an ultrasonic observation control unit 3.
- the ultrasonic observation apparatus 1 generally generates a B-mode image (ultrasonic tomographic image) of a predetermined part in the subject by scanning an ultrasonic beam in the subject, and the image display device 4. It is the device which outputs to.
- the ultrasonic endoscope 1 includes an insertion section 10 that can be introduced into the body of a subject, an operation section 30 that is located at the proximal end of the insertion section 10, and a universal cord 40 that extends from the side of the operation section 30. It is mainly composed.
- the insertion portion 10 includes a distal end portion 11 disposed at the distal end, a bendable bending portion 12 disposed on the proximal end side of the distal end portion 11, and a proximal end side of the bending portion 12.
- a flexible tube portion 13 having flexibility and connected to the distal end side is continuously provided.
- the distal end portion 11 is provided with an ultrasonic probe portion 20, a treatment instrument insertion port 17, a fluid delivery portion 14, an imaging device 15, an illumination device 16, and the like.
- a treatment instrument insertion conduit 18 is provided in the insertion portion 10.
- the treatment instrument insertion conduit 18 is a conduit that communicates the treatment instrument insertion port 17, which is an opening provided in the distal end portion 10, and the conduit cap 34 provided in the operation unit 30.
- the operation unit 30 includes an angle knob 31 for operating the bending of the bending unit 12, an air / water supply button 32 for controlling a fluid delivery operation from the fluid delivery unit 14 provided at the distal end 10, A suction button 33 for controlling the suction operation from the treatment instrument insertion port 17, a pipe cap 34, and the like are provided.
- An endoscope connector 41 connected to a light source device is provided at the base end of the universal cord 40.
- the light emitted from the light source device travels through the optical fiber cable inserted through the universal cord 40, the operation unit 30, and the insertion unit 10, and is emitted from the illumination device 16 at the distal end portion 11.
- the ultrasonic endoscope 1 may have a configuration in which a light source device such as an LED is provided at the distal end portion 11.
- An electrical cable 42 and an ultrasonic cable 44 extend from the endoscope connector 41.
- the electric cable 42 is detachably connected to a camera control unit (not shown) via an electric connector 43.
- the camera control unit is electrically connected to the imaging device 15 provided at the distal end portion 11 via the electric cable 42.
- the camera control unit is electrically connected to the image display device 4 and outputs an image captured by the imaging device 15 to the image display device 4.
- the ultrasonic cable 44 is detachably connected to an ultrasonic observation control unit 3 described later in detail via an ultrasonic connector 45.
- the distal end portion 11 of the insertion portion 10 of the ultrasonic endoscope 2 is provided with an ultrasonic probe portion 20, a treatment instrument insertion port 17, an imaging device 15, an illumination device 16, and a fluid delivery portion 14.
- the ultrasonic probe unit 20 is configured to be able to change the transmission / reception direction of the ultrasonic beam into the first direction L1 and the second direction L2. That is, the ultrasonic probe unit 20 is configured to be capable of two-dimensional scanning with an ultrasonic beam.
- the configuration of the ultrasonic probe unit 20 is not particularly limited as long as two-dimensional scanning of the ultrasonic beam is possible.
- the ultrasonic probe unit 20 includes a plurality of individually driven ultrasonic transducers arranged in a matrix, and controls the drive timing of each ultrasonic transducer. By doing so, it has a configuration for electronically performing two-dimensional scanning of an ultrasonic beam.
- a piezoelectric element such as piezoelectric ceramics, an electrostrictive element, or an ultrasonic transducer (MUT: Micromachined Transducer) using a micromachine technique can be applied to the ultrasonic transducer constituting the ultrasonic probe unit 20.
- MUT Micromachined Transducer
- the ultrasonic probe unit 20 of the present embodiment changes the transmission / reception direction of the ultrasonic beam in a substantially fan shape on a plane parallel to the insertion axis A of the insertion unit 10. It is possible to scan with an ultrasonic beam.
- the amplitude direction of scanning of the ultrasonic beam on a plane substantially parallel to the insertion axis A is defined as a first direction L1.
- a plane including the central axis of the ultrasonic beam scanned in the first direction L1 is referred to as a scanning plane, and the B-mode image generated by the ultrasonic observation apparatus 1 is an ultrasonic wave on the scanning plane. It shall be obtained by scanning the beam.
- the ultrasonic probe unit 20 of the present embodiment changes the transmission / reception direction of the ultrasonic beam in a substantially fan shape on a plane orthogonal to the insertion axis A of the insertion unit 10 to change the ultrasonic beam.
- a scan can be performed.
- the amplitude direction of the scanning of the ultrasonic beam on a plane orthogonal to the insertion axis A is defined as a second direction L2.
- the ultrasonic probe unit 20 of the present embodiment can move the scanning plane in the second direction L2 by changing the transmission / reception direction of the ultrasonic beam to the second direction L2.
- the scanning plane can be moved to a plurality of predetermined positions within the scanning range in the second direction L2.
- the ultrasonic probe unit 20 of the present embodiment shown in the figure is configured by arranging ultrasonic transducers in a substantially arc shape along the first direction L1 and the second direction L2. Needless to say, electronic two-dimensional scanning of an ultrasonic beam is possible even if a plurality of ultrasonic transducers are arranged in a matrix on a plane.
- the treatment instrument insertion port 17 is an opening for projecting the treatment instrument 50 and communicates with the treatment instrument insertion conduit 18.
- the treatment tool 50 is protruded from the treatment tool insertion port 17 of the distal end portion 11 by inserting the treatment tool 50 from the opening of the pipe base 34, thereby treating the treatment tool. 50 can be introduced into the body of the subject.
- the type of the treatment instrument 50 is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a puncture needle, a biopsy forceps, and a cytodiagnosis brush.
- the treatment tool 50 is a puncture needle.
- the treatment instrument 50 may be provided with an ultrasonic scattering unit that scatters ultrasonic waves in order to make the echo pattern of the treatment instrument 50 in the B-mode image clearer.
- the treatment instrument insertion port 17 is formed by the treatment instrument 50 protruding from the treatment instrument insertion port 17, and the ultrasonic probe unit 20 scans the ultrasonic beam. It arrange
- the ultrasonic observation apparatus 1 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to capture the treatment instrument 50 protruding from the treatment instrument insertion port 17 in the B-mode image by moving the scanning plane.
- the scanning plane and the central axis of the treatment instrument insertion port 17 are positioned on substantially the same plane. It is configured.
- the imaging device 15 includes an imaging optical system member and an imaging element, and takes an optical image.
- the imaging device 15 is disposed along the insertion axis A so that the distal end direction is captured in the field of view.
- the illumination device 16 emits light emitted from the light source device into the field of view of the imaging device 15.
- the fluid delivery unit 17 is an opening provided in the distal end portion 11, and fluid is delivered from the fluid delivery unit 17 by operating an air / water feed button 32 provided in the operation unit 30.
- the ultrasonic observation control unit 3 includes an arithmetic device, a storage device, an input / output device, a power control device, and the like, and controls the operation of the ultrasonic probe unit 20 and the B-mode image based on a predetermined program. It is a control device that performs generation output.
- the ultrasonic observation control unit 3 includes a transmission / reception control unit 21, a B-mode image calculation unit 22, a storage unit 23, and a configuration necessary for realizing the operation described later of the ultrasonic observation apparatus 1.
- a correlation calculation unit 24 and an ultrasonic observation switch 25 are provided.
- the implementation of the transmission / reception control unit 21, the B-mode image calculation unit 22, and the correlation calculation unit 24 in the ultrasonic observation control unit 3 may be hardware or software. Good.
- the transmission / reception control unit 21 controls the transmission / reception direction of the ultrasonic beam by the ultrasonic probe unit 20. That is, the transmission / reception control unit 21 controls the position of the scanning plane in the second direction L2 and the scanning of the ultrasonic beam for obtaining the B-mode image on the scanning plane.
- the B-mode image calculation unit 22 generates a B-mode image on the scanning plane from the result of scanning the ultrasonic beam by the ultrasonic probe unit 20. For example, when the treatment tool 50 exists on the scanning plane, an echo pattern 50a of the treatment tool 50 appears in the B-mode image 60 as shown in FIG.
- the storage unit 23 stores a predetermined sample image determined according to the shape of the treatment instrument 50.
- the sample image is an image indicating the shape and size of an ideal echo pattern of the treatment instrument 50 in the B-mode image when the scanning plane and the central axis of the treatment instrument 50 coincide. .
- the sample image 61 is an echo pattern of the tip of the puncture needle when the central axis of the puncture needle coincides with the scanning plane.
- the image represents the shape and size of 50b.
- the sample image 61 is created in advance according to the type and shape of the treatment instrument 50.
- the sample image 61 is actually stored in the storage unit 23 when the user of the ultrasound observation apparatus 1 designates the echo pattern 50a of the treatment instrument 50 in the actual B-mode image 60, that is, by a so-called teaching operation.
- the echo pattern 50a of the treatment instrument 50 used for the above may be stored.
- the shape of the treatment tool 50 may be difficult to appear in the B-mode image 60.
- a sound wave scattering unit is provided.
- the sample image 61 is an image showing an ideal echo pattern shape of the ultrasonic scattering part in the B-mode image 60.
- the correlation calculation unit 24 calculates a correlation value R between the B-mode image 60 and the sample image 61. Specifically, the correlation calculation unit 24 performs image processing called pattern matching on the B mode image 60 using the sample image 61 as a template, and the echo pattern in the B mode image 60 and the sample image 61 The similarity is calculated. The higher the similarity between the echo pattern in the B-mode image 60 and the sample image 61, the higher the correlation value R. Since pattern matching is a well-known technique, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- the ultrasonic observation switch 25 is an input device for a user to input an instruction to start and end observation using a B-mode image.
- the ultrasonic observation switch 25 is provided in the ultrasonic observation control unit 3, but the ultrasonic observation switch 25 is provided in the operation unit 30 of the ultrasonic endoscope 2.
- it may be provided separately from the ultrasonic observation control unit 3 and the ultrasonic endoscope 2 like a foot switch.
- the operation of the ultrasonic observation apparatus 1 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
- the operation of generating a B-mode image performed by the ultrasonic probe unit 20 and the ultrasonic observation control unit 3 will be described, and an optical image by the imaging device 15 provided in the ultrasonic endoscope 1 will be described. Description of the observation operation will be omitted.
- step S01 the process waits until the ultrasonic observation switch 25 is operated and an instruction to start observation using a B-mode image is input.
- an observation start instruction using a B-mode image is input, the process proceeds to step S02, and a scanning plane position optimization process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9 is executed.
- step S10 the transmission / reception control unit 21 moves the scanning plane to one end of the scanning range in the second direction L2.
- the transmission / reception control unit 21 controls the ultrasonic probe unit 20, and scans the ultrasonic beam in the first direction L1 on the scanning plane whose position is determined in the second direction L2. .
- step S12 the B-mode image calculation unit 22 generates a B-mode image from the result of scanning in step S11.
- the correlation calculation unit 24 calculates a correlation value between the B-mode image obtained in step S ⁇ b> 12 and the sample image stored in the storage unit 23.
- step S14 it is determined whether or not scanning has been performed at all predetermined positions with respect to positions in the second direction L2 on the scanning plane. If scanning is not performed at all positions in the second direction L2, the process proceeds to step S15. In step S15, after the scanning plane is moved to the next position on the other end side in the second direction L2, steps S11 to S13 are repeated.
- step S14 If it is determined in step S14 that scanning has been performed at all predetermined positions for the position in the second direction L2 of the scanning plane, the process proceeds to step S16.
- Steps S10 to S15 obtain a plurality of B-mode images with the scanning plane positioned at a plurality of locations in the second direction L2, and calculate correlation values between the plurality of B-mode images and the sample images. It is a process to do.
- step S16 it is determined whether or not the maximum correlation value between the plurality of B-mode images obtained in the above process and the sample image is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value. If the maximum correlation value is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold value, the process proceeds to step S17.
- step S17 the transmission / reception control unit 21 moves the position of the scanning plane in the second direction L2 to the position where the largest correlation value is obtained among the plurality of B-mode images. That is, step S17 is a step of moving the scanning plane so that the correlation value between the B-mode image and the sample image is maximized.
- step S18 the transmission / reception controller 21 moves the position of the scanning plane in the second direction L2 to the center of the scanning range. Since it is assumed that the state where the maximum correlation value is not equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold is the case where the treatment instrument 50 does not protrude from the treatment instrument insertion port 17, in step S18, the treatment instrument is inserted through the scanning plane. It is moved to a position substantially coincident with the central axis of the mouth 17.
- step S04 the ultrasonic beam is scanned in the first direction L1 on the scanning plane whose position is determined in the scanning plane position optimization step in step 02.
- step S05 the B-mode image calculation unit 22 generates a B-mode image from the result of scanning in step S04.
- the generated B-mode image is output to the image display device 4. Thereby, the B-mode image is displayed on the image display device 4.
- step S07 it is determined whether or not the ultrasonic observation switch 25 has been operated to input an observation end instruction using the B-mode image.
- the operation is stopped when an observation end instruction using a B-mode image is input.
- step S08 it is determined whether or not the counter value t is smaller than a predetermined threshold value Th.
- the process returns to step S04, and the scanning of the ultrasonic beam and the generation of the B mode image are repeated.
- the process returns to step S02, and the scanning plane position optimization process is executed again.
- the scanning plane position is optimized after repeating scanning of the ultrasonic beam and generation of the B-mode image a predetermined number of times on the scanning plane defined at a certain position in the second direction L2. Execute the conversion process.
- the scanning plane position is optimized so that the correlation value between the B-mode image and the sample image is maximized, that is, the shape of the treatment instrument 50 appears most clearly on the B-mode image.
- the position is determined.
- the scanning plane is changed as in the related art. If it remains fixed at a position that substantially coincides with the central axis of the treatment instrument insertion port 17 (position indicated by a two-dot chain line L21 in FIG. 10), the treatment instrument 50 on the B-mode image 60 as shown in FIG. Observation becomes difficult.
- the echo pattern of the treatment instrument 50 is obtained by performing the scanning plane position optimization process.
- the scanning plane automatically moves to a position that clearly shows the shape of the treatment instrument 50 (a position indicated by a two-dot chain line L22 in FIG. 10).
- the scanning plane position optimization process is periodically performed during the period in which the observation with the B-mode image is continued, the treatment tool 50 has deviated from the scanning plane during the treatment of the subject. Even in this case, the scanning plane is automatically moved, and the treatment tool 50 can be recaptured in the B-mode image 60 without the user performing an intended operation.
- the ultrasonic observation apparatus 1 of the present embodiment it is possible to continue good observation of the treatment instrument 50 on the B-mode image 60 without performing complicated operations.
- the ultrasonic observation apparatus of this embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the form of scanning of the ultrasonic beam by the ultrasonic probe unit 20a.
- the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.
- the ultrasonic probe unit 20a of the present embodiment has a so-called convex scanning type in which a plurality of ultrasonic transducers are arranged in a line in a substantially arc shape.
- the plurality of ultrasonic transducers constituting the ultrasonic probe unit 20a are arranged so that the ultrasonic beam can be scanned in a substantially fan shape on a plane parallel to the insertion axis A of the insertion unit 10. Yes. That is, the ultrasonic probe 20a is configured to be able to electronically scan an ultrasonic beam in the first direction L1.
- the ultrasonic probe portion 20a is disposed so as to be swingable around an axis parallel to the insertion axis A of the insertion portion 10. That is, the ultrasonic probe unit 20a is configured to be able to mechanically scan the ultrasonic beam in the second direction L2 by swinging in the second direction L2.
- the ultrasonic probe unit 20 a is connected to an electric motor 26 provided in the operation unit 30 via a flexible shaft 27 inserted through the insertion unit 10.
- the ultrasonic probe portion 20 a swings around an axis parallel to the insertion axis A by the driving force generated by the electric motor 26.
- the electric motor 26 is electrically connected to the transmission / reception control unit 21, and the operation of the electric motor 26 is controlled by the transmission / reception control unit 21.
- the ultrasonic probe unit 20a of the present embodiment can perform two-dimensional scanning of an ultrasonic beam by combining electronic scanning and mechanical scanning. And the scanning direction of the ultrasonic beam of the ultrasonic probe part 20a is controlled by the transmission / reception control part similarly to 1st Embodiment.
- an ultrasonic observation apparatus capable of continuing good observation of the treatment tool is realized. Can do.
- the present invention is suitable for an ultrasonic observation apparatus that observes the state of treatment using a treatment tool in a subject.
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以下に、本発明の第1の実施形態を説明する。図1に示す本実施形態の超音波観測装置1は、超音波内視鏡2、及び超音波観測制御部3を具備して構成されている。
以下に、本発明の第2の実施形態を図12及び図13を参照して説明する。本実施形態の超音波観測装置は、超音波探触子部20aによる超音波ビームの走査の形態が第1の実施形態と異なる。以下では第1の実施形態との相違点のみを説明するものとし、第1の実施形態と同様の構成要素については同一の符号を付し、その説明を適宜に省略するものとする。
本出願は、2009年11月16日に日本国に出願された特願2009-261153号を優先権主張の基礎として出願するものであり、上記の開示内容は、本願明細書、請求の範囲に引用されるものとする。
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- 被検体内において超音波ビームを走査平面上において走査することによって前記被検体内のBモード画像を生成する超音波観測装置であって、
前記超音波ビームの送受信方向を第1の方向及び第2の方向に変更することによって、超音波ビームの2次元走査が可能な超音波探触子部と、
前記超音波探触子部による前記超音波ビームの送受信方向を制御する送受信制御部と、
前記超音波ビームを前記第1の方向に走査した結果から前記Bモード画像を生成するBモード画像演算部と、
前記被検体に処置を行う処置具の形状に応じて定められた見本画像を記憶する記憶部と、
前記Bモード画像と前記見本画像との相関値を演算する相関演算部と、
を備え、
前記送受信制御部は、前記相関値が最も大きくなるように前記走査平面を前記第2の方向へ移動させることを特徴とする超音波観測装置。 - 前記超音波探触子部は、被検体内に導入可能な超音波内視鏡に設けられるものであって、
前記超音波内視鏡は、前記超音波探触子部による超音波ビームの走査範囲内に前記処置具を突出させることが可能な処置具挿通口を備えることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の超音波観測装置。 - 前記超音波探触子部は、前記走査平面が前記処置具挿通口の中心軸と平行となり、かつ前記第2の方向が前記走査平面と直交する平面に沿うように設けられており、
前記送受信制御部は、前記処置具が前記挿通口から突出された状態において、前記走査平面を前記第2の方向の複数箇所に前記走査平面を移動させ、
前記Bモード画像演算部は、前記走査平面が前記第2の方向の複数箇所に位置した状態において得られた複数の前記Bモード画像を生成し、
前記相関演算部は、前記複数の前記Bモード画像について前記見本画像との相関値を演算し、
前記送受信制御部は、前記複数の前記Bモード画像のうちの最も大きい前記相関値が得られた位置に前記走査平面を移動させることを特徴とする請求項2に記載の超音波観測装置。 - 前記送受信制御部は、前記相関値の最大値が所定のしきい値よりも小さい場合は、前記走査平面を、前記第2の方向における所定の位置に移動させることを特徴とする請求項3に記載の超音波観測装置。
- 前記送受信制御部は、前記相関値が最も大きくなるように前記走査平面を移動することを、定期的に行うことを特徴とする請求項1から3のいずれか一項に記載の超音波観測装置。
- 前記送受信制御部は、前記Bモード画像演算部が前記Bモード画像の生成を所定回数を行った後に、前記相関演算部による前記相関値の演算を行うことによって、前記走査平面を移動することを定期的に行うことを特徴とする請求項5に記載の超音波観測装置。
- 前記見本画像は、前記走査平面と前記処置具の中心軸とが一致した場合における前記Bモード画像中の前記処置具の形状及び大きさを示す画像であることを特徴とする請求項1から3のいずれか一項に記載の超音波観測装置。
- 前記見本画像は、前記Bモード画像演算部によって生成された前記Bモード画像中の前記処置具のエコーパターンを指定することによって、前記記憶部に記憶された画像であることを特徴とする請求項7に記載の超音波観測装置。
- 前記超音波探触子部は、行列状に配列された個別に駆動可能な複数の超音波振動子を具備し、個々の超音波振動子の駆動タイミングを制御することによって電子的に前記超音波ビームの前記2次元走査を行うように構成されていることを特徴とする請求項1から3のいずれか一項に記載の超音波観測装置。
- 前記超音波探触子部は、円弧状に一列に配設された複数の超音波振動子を具備し、前記第1の方向において個々の超音波振動子の駆動タイミングを制御することによって電子的に前記超音波ビームを走査し、第2の方向においては機械的に前記超音波ビームを走査することによって、前記超音波ビームの前記2次元走査を行うように構成されていることを特徴とする請求項1から3のいずれか一項に記載の超音波観測装置。
- 前記見本画像は、穿刺針、生検鉗子、又は細胞診ブラシの前記Bモード画像中における形状を表すものであることを特徴とする請求項1から3のいずれか一項に記載の超音波観測装置。
- 被検体内において超音波ビームを走査平面上において走査することによって前記被検体内のBモード画像を生成する超音波観測装置の制御方法は、
超音波探触子部により、前記超音波ビームの送受信方向を第1の方向及び第2の方向に変更することによって、超音波ビームの2次元走査を行うこと、
送受信制御部により、前記超音波探触子部による前記超音波ビームの送受信方向を制御すること、
Bモード画像演算部により、前記超音波ビームを前記第1の方向に走査した結果から前記Bモード画像を生成すること、
前記被検体に処置を行う処置具の形状に応じて定められた見本画像を記憶部に記憶すること、
相関演算部により、前記Bモード画像と前記見本画像との相関値を演算すること、
前記送受信制御部により、前記相関値が最も大きくなるように前記走査平面を前記第2の方向へ移動させること、
を有する。 - 前記送受信制御部は、前記相関値の最大値が所定のしきい値よりも小さい場合は、前記走査平面を、前記第2の方向における所定の位置に移動させることを特徴とする請求項12に記載の超音波観測装置の制御方法。
- 前記送受信制御部は、前記相関値が最も大きくなるように前記走査平面を移動することを、定期的に行うことを特徴とする請求項12に記載の超音波観測装置の制御方法。
- 前記送受信制御部は、前記Bモード画像演算部が前記Bモード画像の生成を所定回数を行った後に、前記相関演算部による前記相関値の演算を行うことによって、前記走査平面を移動することを定期的に行うことを特徴とする請求項14に記載の超音波観測装置の制御方法。
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