Methods and devices for improving ultrasonic measurements using anatomic landmarks and soft tissue correction
US6013031A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/585
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides for ultrasonic methods, compositions and devices. particularly methods, compositions and devices that provide for reproducible positioning of the ultrasonic transducer(s) over an anatomic region using anatomic landmarks. The invention provides for improved interrogation devices that reproducibly position transducer(s) over an interrogation site.
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