Control method for the treatment of brain tissue using an ultrasonic probe and an implanted acoustic window on the cranium
US11872413B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0078
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for controlling a probe for the treatment of brain tissue using an assembly comprising the probe and an acoustic window (1), the probe (2) including a plurality of transducers (21) for generating ultrasound waves, the method comprising: —a phase of detection: •of the probe transducers situated above the cranium (4) of the patient, and •of the probe transducers situated above the acoustic window (1), so as to permit: •deactivation of the transducers situated above the cranium (4) of the patient, •activation of the transducers situated above the acoustic window (1).
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