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Methods and systems for using reference images in acoustic image processing

US6837854B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2002
Grant dateJan 4, 2005
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/3925
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and system of examining tissue are provided in which a field, including at least a portion of the tissue and one or more registration fiducials, is insonified. Scattered acoustic information, including both transmitted and reflected waves, is received from the field. A representation of the field, including both the tissue and the registration fiducials, is then derived from the received acoustic radiation.

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