Intuitive Real-Time Multidimensional Diagnostic Ultrasound Image Optimization Technology Giampaolo Borreani 1 , Carlo Biagini 2 , Roberto Pesce 1 , Luca Bombino 1 , and Leonardo Forzoni 1(&) 1 Esaote S.p.A., Genoa, Italy leonardo.forzoni@esaote.com 2 Centro Diagnostico Pubblica Assistenza Signa, Florence, Italy Abstract. Diagnostic Ultrasound (US) is an operator and patient dependent examination where anatomical and hemodynamic analysis settings have to be adjusted in real-time while scanning. Several techniques were developed so far to perform the US acquisition and post processing adjustments quickly and to maximize their easiness. A new Easy Adjustment Technology (E.A.T.) was recently prototyped in order to drastically simplify the operator system set up to only three macro- parameters related to the desired effect in terms of: contrast/smoothness, detail/speed, resolution/penetration. A multidimensional algorithm varies simultaneously several internal system parameters to modify the image in the direction of the macro-parameter varied by the user. No prior knowledge of US physics or technology is required to adjust the macro-parameter, the effects of which are directly visible on the echo image in real-time (for instance, to optimize the level of smoothness with respect to US image contrast). The aim of the E.A.T. is to increase productivity, reduce sonographer’s work-related musculoskeletal disorders due to extensive use of the US system control panel and to increase diagnostic confidence based on the intuitive optimization of the sonographer’s desired effect, instead of an engineering approach to real-time scanning optimization. Keywords: Diagnostic Ultrasound Á Image optimization Á Easy Adjustment Technology Á easyMode 1 Introduction Diagnostic Ultrasound (US) is an operator and patient dependent examination where anatomical and hemodynamic analysis settings have to be adjusted in real-time while scanning (Fig. 1). More and more US investigations are performed per day worldwide, with pro- ductivity being one of the main key drivers for users [1]. US systems are used for many clinical applications (Adult Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiology, Neonatology, Vascular, Adult Cephalic, Ophthalmic, Abdomen, Small © Springer International Publishing AG 2017 C. Stephanidis (Ed.): HCII Posters 2017, Part I, CCIS 713, pp. 511–518, 2017. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-58750-9_71