Extended field of view ultrasonic diagnostic imaging with image reacquisition
US6299579A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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