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A microcomputer measuring system applied to real-time ultrasound video imaging
Journal of Clinical Ultrasound : JCU
|July 1, 1981
Summary
This study integrates microcomputer graphics with ultrasound imaging for precise measurement of various shapes. The user-friendly system simplifies complex calculations, offering an advantage over existing tools.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Computer Graphics
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Accurate measurement of anatomical structures is crucial in medical diagnostics.
- Existing methods for measuring distances and areas from ultrasound images can be time-consuming and prone to error.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a novel system for rapid and accurate measurement of linear distances, arc lengths, perimeter lengths, and areas from real-time ultrasound images.
- To enhance the utility of microcomputers in medical image analysis.
Main Methods:
- Synchronization of a microcomputer's high-resolution graphics facility with real-time ultrasound video output.
- Development of a BASIC language program providing step-by-step user guidance for measurements.
- Utilizing the full capabilities of a 48K microcomputer for advanced image processing.
Main Results:
- The system enables quick and accurate measurements of linear distances, arc lengths, perimeter lengths, and areas of both regular and irregular shapes.
- The user interface requires no prior computer knowledge, ensuring accessibility.
Conclusions:
- The synchronized microcomputer-ultrasound system offers a significant improvement in measurement accuracy and speed.
- This approach provides a versatile and accessible tool for quantitative analysis of ultrasound images, surpassing current measurement systems.