Transducer with spatial sensor
US6517491B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/4254
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasound system comprising an ultrasound unit and a transducer. The transducer including a transducer housing integrating at least one element integrated and a first spatial locator unit. The ultrasound unit includes an imaging unit that receives an echo signal from the at least one element of the transducer and outputs echo data. A second spatial locator unit, in communication with the first spatial locator unit, is integrated with the ultrasound unit. The second spatial locator unit enables the determination of a location of the transducer housing.
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