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Ultrasonic sensing by induced tissue motion

US6488626B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2000
Grant dateDec 3, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 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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