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Method and device for in situ cancer margin detection

US11083437B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Ji-Xin Cheng · Somerville, US
Pu Wang · Cambridge, US
Lu Lan · West Lafayette, US
Rui Li · Singapore, SG

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 2, 2016
Grant date	Aug 10, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 1, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2576/02
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A multimodal ultrasound/photoacoustic tumor margin detection system. The system can be comprised of an imaging and system control console, which can include an ultrasound and data acquisition subsystem including an ultrasound transmitter and receiver configured to transmit and receive ultrasonic energy. A host-control computer configured to provide a function generator function and a delay generation function can also be a part of the imaging and system control console.

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