Multiple pattern transducer array and method of use
US7311667B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S15/8925
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Transducer with different array configurations and methods of using the transducers are provided. An electrode layer on one side of a transducer device defines a one-dimensional array of elements. An electrode layer on an opposite side of the transducer device defines a multi-dimensional array. For example, one transducer device may be used for both two-dimensional imaging and three-dimensional imaging in response to the one-dimensional array and multi-dimensional array electrode configurations. Real time three-dimensional imaging and two-dimensional imaging may be provided with a single transducer. As another example, elements defined by one electrode configuration have a different surface area than elements defined by another electrode configuration. The different configurations on opposite sides of the transducer devices may be a same type (e.g. both one-dimensional arrays) or different types.
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