Method and systems for weight adjustment of an automated breast ultrasound system
US9597056B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/44
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various methods and systems are provided for imaging a tissue. In one example, a system comprises an adjustable arm, a scanning assembly attached to a first end of the adjustable arm, a counterweight coupled to a second end of the adjustable arm, and a weight adjustment system coupled to the counterweight and configured to modify an effective weight of the scanning assembly.
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