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Methods, systems and computer program products for ultrasound shear wave velocity estimation and shear modulus reconstruction

US8118744B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2008
Grant dateFeb 21, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2562/043
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods for determining a mechanical parameter of a sample include detecting shear waves that have been generated in the sample by an applied shear wave source. A time of peak displacement of the shear waves for a plurality of sample positions is determined. At least one mechanical parameter of the sample based on the time of peak displacement for the plurality of sample positions is determined.

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