Probe, ultrasound imaging apparatus and controlling method of the ultrasound imaging apparatus
US10595828B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein is an ultrasound imaging apparatus and a controlling method thereof. The ultrasound imaging apparatus includes a controller configured to generate a control signal to control an operation of a probe, and a transceiver configured to transmit the control signal to the probe and to receive a signal transmitted from the probe. The controller may control the operation of the probe so that the probe may irradiate focused ultrasound energy when contrast agents composed of a silica nanostructure are injected into an object, and the controller may control the operation of the probe so that the probe may irradiate diagnostic ultrasound energy when the focused ultrasound energy is irradiated.
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