Caption Health provides an AI‑powered platform that runs on standard ultrasound workstations to give real‑time visual guidance on probe positioning and imaging settings, ensuring diagnostic‑grade images on the first attempt. The system automatically stores DICOM‑compatible scans in a secure cloud and offers analytics on operator performance and protocol compliance for hospitals and point‑of‑care programs.
Funding
$53M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Sonographers often face variability in technique that leads to inconsistent ultrasound image quality, requiring repeat scans or expert review. This dependence on specialist oversight increases examination time, operational costs, and can delay diagnostic decisions.
Solution
Caption Health offers an AI-driven guidance platform that runs on standard ultrasound workstations and provides real-time visual cues to optimize probe positioning, angle, and imaging parameters. The system continuously evaluates the captured frame against a deep‑learning model trained on millions of diagnostic‑quality scans, flagging suboptimal views and suggesting corrective actions. By embedding the guidance overlay directly into the imaging workflow, sonographers can acquire clinically acceptable images on the first attempt, reducing repeat rates. Captured images and quality metrics are automatically stored in a secure, DICOM‑compatible cloud repository, enabling remote review by physicians without the need for on‑site experts. The platform also supplies a web‑based analytics dashboard that tracks operator performance, protocol adherence, and image consistency across sites.
Target Audience
The primary customers are hospital and ambulatory imaging departments, point‑of‑care ultrasound programs, and tele‑ultrasound services that rely on sonographers to produce diagnostic‑quality scans efficiently.
Features
- Real‑time AI assessment of image quality with instant feedback on probe placement and settings
- Overlay guidance UI that integrates with major ultrasound manufacturers via a lightweight SDK
- Automated capture workflow that prompts the user when a diagnostic‑grade view is achieved
- Secure, HIPAA‑compliant cloud storage with native DICOM export for PACS integration
- Operator performance analytics and protocol compliance reporting dashboard
- Audit‑trail logging of each scan’s guidance steps for quality assurance and training
- Customizable scan protocols to match specialty‑specific imaging requirements