Ultrasonic sensing by induced tissue motion
US6488626B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N7/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Radiation pulses from a high energy therapeutic ultrasound system are used to stimulate tissue motion by radiation pressure. The tissue motion is monitored using a diagnostic ultrasound system.
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