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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 09, 2002
Filed:
Jan. 12, 2000
Yoichi Ogasawara, Otawara, JP;
Ryoichi Kanda, Otawara, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Kawasaki, JP;
Abstract
A three-dimensional ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus transmits ultrasonic beams to an object; receives ultrasonic echo signals; stores and generates three-dimensional region volume data in an object OB based on ultrasonic echo signals; detects direction data concerning an orientation of an operator's head part; and generates and displays the two-dimensional display image from volume data in real time based on the detected direction data. This apparatus provides the three-dimensional anatomical information on the field of interest seen from the operator's viewpoint automatically; assists smooth operation; and reduces a burden of an inspector or an operator that is also an inspector during operation upon ultrasonic beams scanning.