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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 2009
Filed:
Nov. 22, 2001
Akihiro Sano, Tochigi, JP;
Naohisa Kamiyama, Tochigi, JP;
Yoichi Ogasawara, Tochigi, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
The present invention relates to an ultrasonic diagnostic equipmentwhich projects ultrasonic signals into a patient, and which generates an ultrasonic image on the basis of reflection echoes from within the patient. The ultrasonic diagnostic equipmentcomprises a workflow systemwhich controls equipment operations including the generation of the ultrasonic image, in accordance with a workflow protocol based on the examination procedure of steps created beforehand, and a visual workflow editorwhich is so constructed as to edit the workflow protocol visually with icons on a screen. Owing to the configuration, the creation of the workflow protocol is facilitated, chances for the utilization of the workflow system are expanded, and even users, such as beginners, who are slightly skilled in the ultrasonic diagnostic equipment and have experienced operations little, are permitted to master the operating method of the equipment promptly and to operate the equipment more easily.