Method and apparatus for multiple angle compound flow imaging
US6350241B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S15/8995
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for multi-angle compound flow imaging includes the steps of receiving first and second (in general, N) ultrasound signal reflections from a target. Each ultrasound signal reflection is preferably oriented at a different angle. The method further includes evaluating a display decision algorithm based on the ultrasound signals to determine a display result and displaying the display result, for example, as an angiogram. An ultrasound medical diagnostic imaging device includes an ultrasound transducer for receiving a first and second (in general, N) ultrasound signal reflections from a target. Each ultrasound signal reflection is preferably oriented at a different angle. The device further includes a processor coupled to the ultrasound transducer for evaluating a display decision algorithm based on the ultrasound signals to determine a display result. A display coupled to the processor shows the display results, for example, as an angiogram.
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