System and method for reducing auditory perception of noise associated with a medical imaging process
US7268548B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/3854
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for acoustic noise reduction/cancellation is disclosed that includes a medical imaging scanner configured to scan an imaging subject within an imaging area that emits system noise when in operation. An ultrasonic emitter system is included that is constructed to emit an inaudible signal having properties to reduce perception of the system noise about at least a portion of the imaging area.
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