Positioning systems and methods for guided ultrasound therapy systems
US7128711B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/374
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for positioning a therapy device, such as an ultrasound transducer, using a tilt sensor carried by the transducer and a positioner coupled to the transducer. The positioner provides roll and pitch control as well as translating the transducer in lateral and longitudinal directions. A processor receives signals from the tilt sensor corresponding to the actual rotational orientation of the transducer and controls the positioner to adjust the orientation of the therapy device until a desired position is achieved.
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