Partial rayline volumetric scanning ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system
US6547735B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/916
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system and method are described for more uniformly sector scanning a volumetric or planar image region. The acquired data set comprises raylines extending over the full depth of field and raylines for which near-field image data is omitted. This results in a more uniform spatial sampling of both the near- and far-field regions when scanning with radially steered beams. Processing and storage requirements of the ultrasound system are correspondingly lessened.
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