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Extended field of view ultrasonic diagnostic imaging with image reacquisition

US6299579A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 1999
Grant dateOct 9, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S7/5205
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An extended field of view ultrasonic imaging system allows the direction of scanhead motion to be reversed to reacquire the desired image plane or patient anatomy when the movement of the scanhead departs from the desired path of travel.

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