Multi-beam tracking for angle error correction in speed of sound estimations
US4878500A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 1988 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2008 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S15/8913
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to a method for correcting angle error present in in vivo sound velocity estimations. More particularly, this invention relates to a method for estimating the angle of misdirection of a tracked ultrasound beam used in sound velocity measurements in conjunction with multi-tracking ultrasound beams.
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