Multi-headed imaging probe and imaging system using same
US9532768B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/4405
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A diagnostic imaging system is provided that includes an image acquisition component, a transmitter operatively coupled to the image acquisition component to transmit a signal therefrom, and a beamformer operatively coupled to the image acquisition component to receive image data therefrom. Also included is a processor configured to assemble images from the acquired image data and a display configured to display the images. The image acquisition component includes a multi-headed probe that has a plurality of transducers configured to permit a change of active transducers during an imaging session without a change of the image acquisition component.
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