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Ultrasonic imaging system

US7921717B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 3, 2005
Grant dateApr 12, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B42/06
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed are a system and method of selecting one or more operational parameters of an ultrasonic imaging system. In particular, methods and means are disclosed for automatically or semi-automatically determining a best operating frequency, or for determining whether a system should operate in a fundamental imaging mode or a harmonic imaging mode.

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