公开(公告)号：US20140264660A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14208351

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: Butterfly Network, Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan M. Rothberg ,  Keith G. Fife ,  Tyler S. Ralston ,  Gregory L. Charvat ,  Nevada J. Sanchez

IPC: B06B1/02

CPC classification number: B81C1/00301 ,  B06B1/02 ,  B06B1/0292 ,  B81B7/007 ,  B81C1/00134 ,  B81C1/00158 ,  B81C1/00246 ,  B81C2201/0195 ,  B81C2203/0735 ,  B81C2203/0771 ,  G01N29/2406 ,  H01L29/84 ,  H04R19/005

Abstract: Complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) ultrasonic transducers (CUTs) and methods for forming CUTs are described. The CUTs may include monolithically integrated ultrasonic transducers and integrated circuits for operating in connection with the transducers. The CUTs may be used in ultrasound devices such as ultrasound imaging devices and/or high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) devices.

Abstract translation: 描述了互补金属氧化物半导体（CMOS）超声波换能器（CUT）以及用于形成CUT的方法。 CUT可以包括用于与换能器连接的单体集成超声换能器和集成电路。 CUT可用于超声波装置，例如超声成像装置和/或高强度聚焦超声（HIFU）装置。

公开(公告)号：US20140219062A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：US14172840

申请日：2014-02-04

Applicant: Butterfly Network, Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan M. Rothberg ,  Keith G. Fife ,  Tyler S. Ralston ,  Gregory L. Charvat ,  Nevada J. Sanchez

IPC: G10K11/18

CPC classification number: B06B1/0292 ,  B06B1/02 ,  B81B3/0021 ,  B81B2203/0127 ,  B81B2203/0315 ,  B81B2207/015 ,  B81C1/00158 ,  B81C2201/013 ,  B81C2203/0118 ,  B81C2203/0735 ,  B81C2203/0771 ,  G10K9/12 ,  G10K11/18

Abstract: CMOS Ultrasonic Transducers and processes for making such devices are described. The processes may include forming cavities on a first wafer and bonding the first wafer to a second wafer. The second wafer may be processed to form a membrane for the cavities. Electrical access to the cavities may be provided.

Abstract translation: 描述了CMOS超声波传感器及其制造方法。 所述方法可以包括在第一晶片上形成空腔并将第一晶片接合到第二晶片。 可以处理第二晶片以形成用于空腔的膜。 可以提供对腔的电接入。

公开(公告)号：US20140180097A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：US14191614

申请日：2014-02-27

Applicant: Butterfly Network, Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan M. Rothberg ,  Nevada J. Sanchez ,  Gregory L. Charvat ,  Tyler S. Ralston

IPC: A61B8/08

CPC classification number: A61B5/015 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B8/13 ,  A61B8/4209 ,  A61B8/4245 ,  A61B8/4254 ,  A61B8/4263 ,  A61B8/4477 ,  A61B8/4488 ,  A61B8/4494 ,  A61B8/483 ,  A61B8/5207 ,  A61B8/56 ,  A61B8/565 ,  A61B2017/320069 ,  A61B2090/378 ,  A61B2562/164 ,  A61N7/00 ,  A61N7/02 ,  A61N2007/0078

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described that include ultrasound imaging devices, which may operate in a transmissive ultrasound imaging modality, and which may be used to detect properties of interest of a subject such as index of refraction, density and/or speed of sound. Devices suitable for performing high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), as well as HIFU and ultrasound imaging, are also described.

Abstract translation: 描述了包括超声成像装置的装置和方法，其可以在透射超声成像模式中操作，并且其可以用于检测对象的感兴趣的属性，例如折射率，密度和/或声速。 还描述了适用于执行高强度聚焦超声（HIFU）的设备，以及HIFU和超声成像。

公开(公告)号：US20140180092A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：US14191504

申请日：2014-02-27

Applicant: Butterfly Network, Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan M. Rothberg ,  Nevada J. Sanchez ,  Gregory L. Charvat ,  Tyler S. Ralston

IPC: A61B8/00

CPC classification number: G01S7/52017 ,  A61B5/015 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B8/13 ,  A61B8/4209 ,  A61B8/4245 ,  A61B8/4254 ,  A61B8/4263 ,  A61B8/4477 ,  A61B8/4488 ,  A61B8/4494 ,  A61B8/483 ,  A61B8/5207 ,  A61B8/56 ,  A61B8/565 ,  A61B17/320068 ,  A61B2090/378 ,  A61B2562/164 ,  A61N7/00 ,  A61N7/02 ,  A61N2007/0078 ,  G01S7/52019 ,  G01S7/52023

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described that include ultrasound imaging devices, which may operate in a transmissive ultrasound imaging modality, and which may be used to detect properties of interest of a subject such as index of refraction, density and/or speed of sound. Devices suitable for performing high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), as well as HIFU and ultrasound imaging, are also described.

Abstract translation: 描述了包括超声成像装置的装置和方法，其可以在透射超声成像模式中操作，并且其可以用于检测对象的感兴趣的属性，例如折射率，密度和/或声速。 还描述了适用于执行高强度聚焦超声（HIFU）的设备，以及HIFU和超声成像。

公开(公告)号：US20140180088A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：US14191564

申请日：2014-02-27

Applicant: Butterfly Network, Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan M. Rothberg ,  Nevada J. Sanchez ,  Gregory L. Charvat ,  Tyler S. Ralston

IPC: A61B8/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/015 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B8/13 ,  A61B8/4209 ,  A61B8/4245 ,  A61B8/4254 ,  A61B8/4263 ,  A61B8/4477 ,  A61B8/4488 ,  A61B8/4494 ,  A61B8/483 ,  A61B8/5207 ,  A61B8/56 ,  A61B8/565 ,  A61B2017/320069 ,  A61B2090/378 ,  A61B2562/164 ,  A61N7/00 ,  A61N7/02 ,  A61N2007/0078

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described that include ultrasound imaging devices, which may operate in a transmissive ultrasound imaging modality, and which may be used to detect properties of interest of a subject such as index of refraction, density and/or speed of sound. Devices suitable for performing high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), as well as HIFU and ultrasound imaging, are also described.