Ultrasound simulation apparatus and method

Data processing: structural design – modeling – simulation – and em – Electrical analog simulator

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C703S011000, C434S262000, C434S267000, C600S416000, C600S437000, C600S441000

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07835892

ABSTRACT:
A method includes receiving data values associated with one of a position and orientation of a simulated scanner relative to an object. Image values are calculated, substantially in real-time, based on the data values. A simulated ultrasound image is rendered in a graphical display based on the image values. The simulated ultrasound image is representative of an interior or a simulated interior of the object on the ultrasound scan plane.

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