Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Generic control system – apparatus or process – Sequential or selective
Reexamination Certificate
2001-11-22
2009-10-13
Casler, Brian (Department: 3737)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Generic control system, apparatus or process
Sequential or selective
C382S128000, C600S437000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07603182
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an ultrasonic diagnostic equipment1which 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 equipment1comprises a workflow system21which 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 editor22which 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.
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Kamiyama Naohisa
Ogasawara Yoichi
Sano Akihiro
Casler Brian
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
Mehta Parikha S
Oblon, Spivak McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P.
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