Interconnectable ultrasound transducer probes and related methods and apparatus
US9592030B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Ultrasound devices and methods are described, including a repeatable ultrasound transducer probe having ultrasonic transducers and corresponding circuitry. The repeatable ultrasound transducer probe may be used individually or coupled with other instances of the repeatable ultrasound transducer probe to create a desired ultrasound device. The ultrasound devices may optionally be connected to various types of external devices to provide additional processing and image rendering functionality.
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