Remotely controlled ultrasound transducer
US10631833B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/565
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A base for an ultrasonic system comprises elements adapted to connect either a smart device or a display device to the base such that the base and smart device can be moved as a single unit. The base also comprises an ultrasonic array with at least one element capable of generating a signal in the range of 1 MHz to 15 MHz and a gimbal system configured to allow the ultrasonic array to be tilted relative to the base. The base provides a way for a physician to remotely control the transmitting angle and pressure exerted against the skin of an ultrasound transducer array of an ultrasound scanning system that is handheld by a patient.
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