Annular integrated circuit controller for intraluminal ultrasound imaging device
US12186130B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB06B1/0633
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intraluminal imaging device is provided. In one embodiment, the imaging device includes a flexible elongate member that may be inserted into a body lumen within a patient. The flexible elongate member may define a longitudinal axis. The imaging device also has an imaging assembly that is disposed at a distal portion of the flexible elongate member. The imaging assembly may have a plurality of ultrasound transducer elements disposed around the longitudinal axis. The imaging assembly further includes a first integrated circuit controller in communication with the plurality of ultrasound transducer elements. The first integrated circuit controller may be annularly shaped. In some embodiments, the imaging assembly may include a second integrated circuit controller in communication with the ultrasound transducer elements and the first integrated circuit controller. The second integrated circuit controller may be annularly shaped.
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