System and method for screening tissue
US7993271B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/485
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for screening tissue is provided. The system provides a computer-based system for distinguishing between normal and potentially abnormal tissue. The system includes computer components for generating and receiving ultrasonic waves, for storing a tissue model, and for analyzing received ultrasonic waves in the context of the tissue model.
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