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System for producing an ultrasound image using line-based image reconstruction

US7052460B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2003
Grant dateMay 30, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S15/8956
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for developing an ultrasound image, comprises a scan head having a transducer capable of generating ultrasound energy at a frequency of at least 20 megahertz (MHz), and a processor for receiving ultrasound energy and for generating an ultrasound image at an effective frame rate of at least 200 frames per second (fps) using scan line based image reconstruction.

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