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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 08, 2026
Filed:
Feb. 08, 2024
Fujifilm Sonosite, Inc., Bothell, WA (US);
Daniel Shelton, Prosper, TX (US);
Christopher Howard, Seattle, WA (US);
FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc., Bothell, WA (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for repeatable ultrasound are disclosed. These systems and methods enable generation of consistent ultrasound images across serial ultrasound examinations, which are suitable for the early detection and management of one or more medical conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis. These systems can include a robotic manipulator that holds and operates an ultrasound scanner for scanning a patient's anatomy. Additionally, sensors are used to detect position and orientation of the patient anatomy to enable the robotic manipulator to consistently hold and orient the ultrasound scanner based on the position and orientation of the patient anatomy during an ultrasound examination. In aspects, an anatomy fixture can be generated to support the patient anatomy in the same position and orientation across the serial ultrasound examinations.