M-mode ultrasound imaging of arbitrary paths
US9265484B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S15/8913
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods of M-mode ultrasound imaging allows for M-mode imaging along user-defined paths. In various embodiments, the user-defined path can be a non-linear path or a curved path. In some embodiments, a system for M-mode ultrasound imaging can comprise a multi-aperture probe with at least a first transmitting aperture and a second receiving aperture. The receiving aperture can be separate from the transmitting aperture. In some embodiments, the transmitting aperture can be configured to transmit an unfocused, spherical, ultrasound ping signal into a region of interest. The user-defined path can define a structure of interest within the region of interest.
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