Ultrasound device contacting
US11529120B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB06B2201/76
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasound device (10) is disclosed comprising a transducer arrangement (110) and an acoustically transmissive window (150) over said arrangement, said window comprising an elastomer layer (153) having conductive particles dispersed in the elastomer, the elastomer layer having a pressure-sensitive conductivity, the ultrasound device further comprising an electrode arrangement (160) coupled to said elastomer layer and adapted to measure said pressure-sensitive conductivity. An ultrasound system and arrangement including such an ultrasound device are also disclosed.
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