Image Optimization 5-31
5.9.1.1 The Adjustment of Linear Anatomical M
In Free Xros M mode imaging, menus of image optimizing for B-Mode and M-Mode are displayed on
the touch screen at the same time. You can switch between the 2 modes by tapping the mode tabs.
In linear anatomical M mode, adjustable parameters are similar with these in M mode, as a result,
specific parameters of linear anatomical M mode will be introduced as follows.
Display or Hide the M-mark Line
Description There are 3 M-mark lines available, each with a symbol of "A", "B" or "C" at one end
as identification.
line selection
Tap [Show A], [Show B] or [Show C] on the touch screen to adjust the sampling line.
The corresponding sampling line and the Free Xros M image appear on the screen.
Then, activate the sampling line.
Sampling
line display
Tap [Display Cur.] or [Display All] on the touch screen to select whether to display
the image of the current M-mark line or all.
You can choose to display the sampling line on the current image or all.
Impacts When there is only one sampling line on the image, you cannot hide it.
Switching between the M-mark Lines
To switch among the sampling lines in Free Xros M mode.
Press <Set> to switch among the sampling lines and press <Cursor> to show the
cursor.
The active sampling line becomes blue and the inactive one is white.
Adjustment of the sampling line
To adjust the position and angle of the sampling line.
Position Adjustment
When the sampling line is activated, move the trackball to adjust the position.
The direction is recognized by the arrow at the end of the line.
Angle Adjustment
When the sampling line is activated, move the trackball to adjust the fulcrum of
the line, and rotate the <Angle> knob to adjust the angle.
The adjusting angle range of the sampling line is 0-180 degrees in the increment of
1.
5.9.1.2 Exit Linear Anatomical M Mode
Tap [Free Xros M] or the user-defined key to exit linear anatomical mode.
Press <B> to return to real-time B mode.
5.9.2 Free Xros CM (Curved Anatomical M-Mode)
In Free Xros CM mode, the distance/time curve is generated from the sample line manually depicted
anywhere on the image. Free Xros CM is used for TVI and TEI modes.
CAUTION:
Curved anatomical M image in the operator’s manual that it is provided for
reference, not for confirming a diagnosis. Generally it should be compared
with other device or make a diagnosis by non-ultrasonic methods.