Optimization and feedback control of HIFU power deposition through the analysis of detected signal characteristics
US10226646B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for adjusting or selecting the treatment parameters for HIFU signals to treat a target treatment site, and/or to aid in visualizing the likely degree and location of HIFU effects on patient tissue. The system transmits one or more test signals into patient tissue and receives signals created in response to the test signals. The signals are analyzed to determine a response curve of how a characteristic of the signal varies with the one or more test signals. The response curve of the detected signals is used to select a treatment parameter.
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