Methods and systems for evaluating echo data contemporaneous with an electrodiagnostic study
Inventors
Gardner, Abram • Holub, JR., Michal • Cadwell, John A.
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Publication Number
US-12514549-B2
Publication Date
2026-01-06
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Abstract
Systems and methods for ultrasound imaging include obtaining RF data using an ultrasound probe and processing the RF data in-parallel to generate B-mode data and echo intensity data during ultrasound examination of a patient. The RF data is analyzed in real-time to provide a user with live ultrasound image and echogenicity analytics. Based on the echogenicity analytics, the user may reposition the ultrasonic probe to adjust and select an optimal probe angle to ensure reproducible results. Providing live RF data allows the user to assess the health of nerves and muscles in real-time and make dynamic decisions on further exams to perform during the same office visit.
Core Innovation
The invention relates to a computer-implemented method and a system for conducting and evaluating ultrasound scans of a patient. The approach receives radio-frequency (RF) signals from an ultrasound probe and generates digital RF data from the received RF signals while an ultrasound scan is performed. During the scan, B-mode data is generated by processing the digital RF data.
In parallel with generating the B-mode data, the method and system generate echo intensity data of a region of interest directly from the digital RF data. Analytical data is generated based on at least one of the B-mode data and the echo intensity data, and at least one graphical interface is generated as part of the workflow.
The echo intensity data is presented in the graphical interface during the ultrasound scan to enable real-time adjustment of the probe position. The invention further includes user adjustment of probe position and ROI marking in support of real-time optimization during the scan.
Claims Coverage
Independent claim coverage includes two independent claims, one method and one system. The inventive features center on parallel generation of B-mode data and echo intensity data from digital RF data, deriving analytical data, and presenting echo intensity data during the scan to enable real-time probe position adjustment.
Parallel generation of B-mode and echo intensity data for an ROI
receiving RF signals from the ultrasound probe; generating digital RF data from the received RF signals; during the ultrasound scan of the patient, generating B-mode data by processing the digital RF data; in parallel to generating the B-mode data, generating echo intensity data of a region of interest directly from the digital RF data
Analytical data generation and graphical interface presentation for real-time probe position adjustment
generating analytical data based on at least one of the B-mode data and the echo intensity data; generating at least one graphical interface; and presenting the echo intensity data in the at least one graphical interface during the ultrasound scan to enable a real-time adjustment of the probe position
Across the independent claims, the core claim scope is defined by parallel generation of B-mode data and echo intensity data directly from digital RF data for a region of interest, followed by generation of analytical data and presentation of echo intensity data in a graphical interface during the ultrasound scan to enable real-time adjustment of probe position.
Stated Advantages
Enables real-time adjustment of the probe position during the ultrasound scan.
Documented Applications
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