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Ultrasound scanning system

US9456800B2 · kind B2 · utility

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4References

17Claims

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Assignee

Massachusetts Institute of Technology · US

Inventors

Brian W. Anthony · Cambridge, US
Matthew W. Gilbertson · Berea, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 18, 2013
Grant date	Oct 4, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 3, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B8/54
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A force-controlled ultrasound imaging device uses a linear drive system to maintain a suitable contact force with a subject. A combination of hardware and software limits on travel for the linear drive system provide intuitive user feedback while helping to ensure that the linear drive system remains active throughout the scan, while responding appropriately to initiation and termination of scans.

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