Ultrasound system for imaging and protecting ophthalmic or other sensitive tissues
US10716545B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/0866
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasound imaging system includes a processor programmed to identify the type of tissue being imaged and to confirm that one or more system settings and/or the energy of ultrasound imaging signals delivered is set appropriately for such tissue. In one embodiment, an image obtained with the ultrasound imaging system is analyzed to determine if the tissue is ophthalmic (eye) tissue. If so, the system parameter settings and/or the transmit power of the signals produced by the ultrasound system are adjusted or maintained at a level that is appropriate for imaging such tissue.
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