公开(公告)号：US5329496A

公开(公告)日：1994-07-12

申请号：US962455

申请日：1992-10-16

申请人： Stephen W. Smith

发明人： Stephen W. Smith

IPC分类号： B06B1/06 ,  H01L41/083 ,  H04R17/00

CPC分类号： H01L41/083 ,  B06B1/064 ,  H01L41/0472 ,  H01L41/0474 ,  H01L41/37 ,  H04R17/00

摘要： A piezoelectric transducer chip comprising a plurality of transducer elements arranged in a two-dimensional array is disclosed. At least one of the transducer elements is a multi-layer element which comprises a plurality of piezoelectric layers, each of which is separated from the adjacent piezoelectric layers by an electrode layer so that a plurality of capacitive elements is electrically connected in parallel. A first via connects a first set of alternating electrode layers, and a second via connects a second set of alternating electrode layers. The first via is insulated from the second set of alternating electrode layers, and the second via is insulated from the first set of alternating electrode layers. At least one of the plurality of multi-layer elements has an internal edge. At least one of the vias of a multi-layer element is an internal via. Also disclosed are an ultrasonic transducer which includes such a piezoelectric chip, and an ultrasonic scanner which includes such a transducer.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种包括以二维阵列布置的多个换能器元件的压电换能器芯片。 换能器元件中的至少一个是多层元件，其包括多个压电层，每个压电层通过电极层与相邻的压电层分离，使得多个电容元件并联电连接。 第一通孔连接第一组交替电极层，第二通孔连接第二组交替电极层。 第一通孔与第二组交替电极层绝缘，并且第二通孔与第一组交替电极层绝缘。 多个多层元件中的至少一个具有内部边缘。 多层元件的至少一个通孔是内部通孔。 还公开了包括这种压电芯片的超声波换能器和包括这种换能器的超声波扫描器。

公开(公告)号：US5311095A

公开(公告)日：1994-05-10

申请号：US883006

申请日：1992-05-14

申请人： Stephen W. Smith ,  Olaf T. von Ramm ,  Paul J. Roeder ,  Thomas R. Poulin

发明人： Stephen W. Smith ,  Olaf T. von Ramm ,  Paul J. Roeder ,  Thomas R. Poulin

IPC分类号： B06B1/06 ,  H01L41/08

CPC分类号： B06B1/064

摘要： Disclosed is a ultrasonic transducer array comprising a ceramic connector having an array of connector pads, a mismatching layer of electrically conducting material connected to the upper surface of the ceramic connector, a piezoelectric transducer chip connected to the mismatching layer, separation means for dividing the piezoelectric chip into a plurality of transducer elements positioned in a two-dimensional array, wherein each one of the plurality of transducer elements is selectively connected to a corresponding one of the connector pads. Also disclosed in a two-dimensional ultrasound transducer array and transducer array for ultrasound imaging.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种超声波换能器阵列，其包括具有连接器焊盘阵列的陶瓷连接器，连接到陶瓷连接器的上表面的导电材料的不匹配层，连接到失配层的压电换能器芯片，用于将压电 芯片转换成定位在二维阵列中的多个换能器元件，其中多个换能器元件中的每一个选择性地连接到相应的一个连接器垫片。 还在二维超声换能器阵列和用于超声成像的换能器阵列中公开。

公开(公告)号：USD344913S

公开(公告)日：1994-03-08

申请号：US002354

申请日：1992-12-09

申请人： Donald B. Fetterman ,  Stephen W. Smith

设计人： Donald B. Fetterman ,  Stephen W. Smith

公开(公告)号：US4949310A

公开(公告)日：1990-08-14

申请号：US273601

申请日：1988-11-21

申请人： Stephen W. Smith ,  Olaf T. Von Ramm

发明人： Stephen W. Smith ,  Olaf T. Von Ramm

IPC分类号： G01S7/52 ,  G01S15/89

CPC分类号： G01S15/8925 ,  G01S7/5206

摘要： An electronic signal processing device which forms a compound image for any pulse-echo ultrasound imaging system using a two-dimensional array transducer. The processing device obtains the detected sum of a series of cross-shaped apertures within the transducer in order to form a spatial compound image with the output of each cross-shaped aperture consisting of the product of the output signals from the orthogonal arms of the cross.

摘要翻译： 一种电子信号处理装置，其使用二维阵列换能器形成用于任何脉冲回波超声成像系统的复合图像。 处理装置获得检测器内的一系列十字形孔的检测和，以便形成空间复合图像，每个十字形孔的输出由交叉的正交臂的输出信号的乘积组成 。

公开(公告)号：US4817015A

公开(公告)日：1989-03-28

申请号：US798930

申请日：1985-11-18

申请人： Michael F. Insana ,  Stephen W. Smith ,  David G. Brown ,  Robert F. Wagner

发明人： Michael F. Insana ,  Stephen W. Smith ,  David G. Brown ,  Robert F. Wagner

IPC分类号： A61B8/00 ,  G01S7/52 ,  A61B10/00 ,  G01N29/04 ,  G06F15/20

CPC分类号： G01S7/52036 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/463 ,  G01N2291/02475 ,  G01N2291/0289 ,  G01N2291/0428

摘要： Tissue signatures are obtained from first and second order statistics of an image texture to discriminate between different normal tissues and to detect abnormal conditions. These signatures describe intrinsic backscatter properties of the tissue imaged, and are used as the basis of an automatic tissue characterization algorithm. A device for on-line classifying of the texture of an image measures a total of four first and second order statistical properties of echo signals of a region of interest (ROI) selected by an operator, the echo signals being contained in an image memory. These can be used to obtain the tissue signatures, to detect low contrast lesions by machine, and to produce parametric images.

摘要翻译： 从图像纹理的一阶和二阶统计得到组织特征，以区分不同的正常组织，并检测异常状况。 这些标记描述了成像的组织的内在的后向散射特性，并被用作自动组织表征算法的基础。 用于对图像的纹理进行在线分类的装置测量由操作者选择的感兴趣区域（ROI）的回波信号的总共四个一阶和二阶统计特性，回波信号包含在图像存储器中。 这些可用于获得组织特征，通过机器检测低对比度损伤，并产生参数图像。

公开(公告)号：US4779707A

公开(公告)日：1988-10-25

申请号：US891532

申请日：1986-07-29

申请人： Stephen W. Smith ,  Gilbert E. Londeen ,  Christopher Lair

发明人： Stephen W. Smith ,  Gilbert E. Londeen ,  Christopher Lair

IPC分类号： B66B11/02

CPC分类号： B66B11/0253 ,  B66B11/0226

摘要： A modular elevator cab construction is provided for assembly onto a platform of an elevator cage substantially from within the area of the cab. A rear wall panel, two side wall panels and front wall structures are assembled by simple complementary interengaging hanger devices on the backside of the adjacent walls for assembling the walls in proper right-angular juxtaposition. Anchoring mechanisms are provided between the platform and the lower edges of the wall panels. A drop ceiling support framework is hung from the top edges of the surrounding, assembled walls without the use of extraneous fastening means. A unitary canopy structure surmounts the walls and has a skirt embracing the upper portions of the walls.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种组合式电梯轿厢结构，用于基本上从驾驶室的区域内组装到电梯轿厢的平台上。 后壁板，两个侧壁板和前壁结构通过简单的互补的相互接合的衣架装置组装在相邻墙的背面上，用于组装正确的右角并置的壁。 在平台和墙板的下边缘之间设置锚固机构。 吊顶支撑框架从周围的组装墙壁的顶部边缘悬挂而不使用无关紧固装置。 单一的顶篷结构覆盖了墙壁，并且具有围绕墙壁的上部的裙部。

公开(公告)号：US4694434A

公开(公告)日：1987-09-15

申请号：US619899

申请日：1984-06-12

申请人： Olaf T. von Ramm ,  Stephen W. Smith

发明人： Olaf T. von Ramm ,  Stephen W. Smith

IPC分类号： G01S7/52 ,  G01S7/62 ,  G01S15/89 ,  G01N29/04 ,  A61B10/00

CPC分类号： G01S7/52068 ,  G01S15/8915 ,  G01S15/8925

摘要： An acoustic pulse echo imaging system capable of producing an image of a three-dimensional object utilizing a two-dimensional display having perspective capabilities is described. In the system angular relationships of targets at all ranges are maintained for display. The system uses a two-dimensional transducer array of piezoelectric elements; the array is steered to assume transmit and receive orientations in both azimuth and elevation by producing (1) a directed transmit pulse and many similarly directed receive orientations or (2) a non-directed transmit pulse and many directed receive orientations. For each transmit pulse a parallel processing system produces several unique image points whose locations in the image correspond to the tangents of the angles of the receive orientations in the azimuth and elevation planes. The brightness of each image point is the weighted integral of the echo data received along each receive path. As an option, range discrimination capability is provided by means of a range dependent gain control, brightness shading as a function of range or a color display in which data originating from different ranges is displayed in different hues.

摘要翻译： 描述了能够利用具有透视能力的二维显示器产生三维物体的图像的声脉冲回波成像系统。 在系统中，保持所有范围内目标的角度关系以进行显示。 该系统使用压电元件的二维换能器阵列; 通过产生（1）定向发射脉冲和许多类似方向的接收取向或（2）非定向发射脉冲和许多定向接收取向，引导阵列以在方位和仰角中采取发射和接收取向。 对于每个发射脉冲，并行处理系统产生几个独特的图像点，其图像中的位置对应于方位角和仰角平面中的接收方向的角度的切线。 每个图像点的亮度是沿着每个接收路径接收的回波数据的加权积分。 作为选择，通过范围相关的增益控制，作为范围的函数的亮度阴影或以不同色调显示来自不同范围的数据的颜色显示来提供范围识别能力。

公开(公告)号：US4364203A

公开(公告)日：1982-12-21

申请号：US207063

申请日：1980-11-06

申请人： Reuel A. Seaholm ,  Stephen W. Smith

发明人： Reuel A. Seaholm ,  Stephen W. Smith

IPC分类号： E06B3/82 ,  E05D13/02

CPC分类号： E06B3/827

摘要： A modular sheet metal door structure consists of a plurality of upright modules of the same length which are fixedly connected to one another and have coplanar main webs forming one face of the door. A sheet metal sheath fixedly connected to side webs of the modules forms the other face of the door and has upright marginal portions which closely embrace the modules to form upright door sides. Identical sheet metal header means are fixedly secured to the ends of the modules to provide the ends of the door, and the header means are constructed to be detachably connected to stems by which the door may be suspended from track-mounted carriages for sidewise movement with either end of the door up.

摘要翻译： 模块化的金属板门结构由多个相同长度的直立模块组成，它们彼此固定连接，并且具有形成门的一个面的共面主网。 固定连接到模块的侧腹板的金属板护套形成门的另一面，并且具有紧密包围模块以形成直立门侧的直立边缘部分。 相同的钣金集管装置固定地固定到模块的端部以提供门的端部，并且集管装置被构造成可拆卸地连接到杆，通过该杆，门可以从轨道安装的滑架悬挂以进行横向移动， 门的两端都向上。