Automated longitudinal position translator for ultrasonic imaging probes, and methods of using same
US6996432B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S15/8936
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved medical imaging system preferably includes an imaging device having a housing, an imaging transducer, and a position marker coupled near the imaging transducer. The system further includes a motor capable of driving the imaging transducer in a generally longitudinal direction relative to the housing. Data obtained from tracking the position marker may be cross-correlated with data obtained from the imaging transducer. In one aspect, the position marker may be a sensor capable of communicating with a medical positioning system.
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