Sub-performing transducer element detection for medical ultrasound
US10092274B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB06B2201/76
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Sub-performing elements of an ultrasound transducer array are detected. The power, such as current, used by or provided to the transmit driver is measured. By driving each element or group of elements separately, defective elements or groups of elements are detected from the amount of power used.
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