Multi-zone transmitter for quantitative ultrasound and image measurement
US6641537B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/916
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasonic transmission unit for an imaging/quantitative ultrasound device provides for coaxial transducer crystals which may be operated independently with a first crystal operated alone for quantitative measurement and the first and second crystal operated together to provide a broad illumination for imaging of structure.
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