Determination of fetal weight in utero
US6575907B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/916
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention discloses an apparatus for measuring the weight of a fetus in utero including an ultrasonic imager providing at least one ultrasonic image, a volume determiner operative to employ the at least one ultrasonic image to provide volume information relating to at least part of the volume of the fetus in utero, and a weight determiner operative to employ said volume information relating to at least part of the volume of the fetus and density information relating to the at least part of the volume of the fetus for providing an output indication representing the weight of the fetus in utero. A method for measuring the weight of a fetus in is also disclosed.
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