Apparatus for indicating locus of an ultrasonic probe, ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus
US9084556B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/488
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for indicating locus of an ultrasonic probe configured to transmit and receive ultrasonic waves toward a part of a subject wherein a position or movement of the ultrasonic probe is detected, and a locus of the ultrasonic probe on an image of the part of the subject is indicated according to the detected position or movement.
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