5-82 Image Optimization 
 
iScape panoramic imaging is intended for well-trained ultrasound operators or 
physicians. The operator must recognize image artifacts that will produce a sub-optimal 
or unreliable image. 
The following artifacts may produce a sub-optimal image. If the image quality cannot meet the 
following criteria, you shall delete the image and do image acquisition again. 
  The image must be continuous (no part of an image moves suddenly or disappears.) 
  No shadow or absent signal along the scan plane. 
  Clear profile of anatomy through the entire scan plane without distortion.     
  Skin line is continuous. 
  The images are captured from the same plane. 
  There is no large black area in the image. 
5.11.4  Cine Review 
Click [Review Cine] on the touch screen in panoramic image viewing status to enter cine reviewing 
mode. In cine reviewing mode, there is a green frame marker indicating the sequence of currently 
reviewed image in the panoramic image on the left side of screen.   
In cine review status: 
  Roll the trackball to review the captured images frame by frame. 
  Click [Auto Play] to start or end auto play. 
  In auto play mode, touch [Auto Play] on the touch screen; or, press/rotate the 
corresponding knob to change the play speed. When the speed is 0, the system exits auto 
play mode. 
  Review to a certain image; press the knob under [Set Begin] to set the start point. Review 
to another image; press the knob under [Set End] to set the end point. In auto play mode, 
the review region is confined to the set start point and end point. 
  Click [Return] item on the touch screen to exit the cine review mode, and there displays 
the panoramic image. 
  In cine review mode, press <Freeze> on the control panel to return to the acquisition 
preparation status.