Mixing Apple microcomputer graphics for ultrasound scan measurement

Area of Science:

• Medical Imaging
• Computer Graphics
• Ultrasound Technology

Background:

• Real-time ultrasound scanners generate video images for medical diagnosis.
• Integrating computer graphics with ultrasound video aids image analysis.
• Synchronization of video signals is a key challenge for overlaying graphics.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop an inexpensive method for measuring on real-time ultrasound video images.
• To overcome synchronization issues between microcomputer graphics and ultrasound video.
• To create a versatile instrument for ultrasonic image analysis.

Main Methods:

• Designed a video mixer utilizing a buffer memory.
• Synchronized graphics from an Apple II microcomputer with external video.
• Combined computer graphics with ultrasound video from a Hitachi EUB22 scanner.

Main Results:

• Successfully synchronized and mixed Apple II computer graphics with Hitachi ultrasound video.
• Developed a versatile instrument for measurements on ultrasonic images.
• Demonstrated an inexpensive method for enhanced ultrasound image analysis.

Conclusions:

• The designed mixer effectively synchronizes and combines computer graphics with ultrasound video.
• This system provides a versatile and cost-effective tool for ultrasonic image measurements.
• The integration facilitates advanced analysis of real-time ultrasound images.