Ultrasonic transducer assembly and method for three-dimensional imaging
    11.
    发明授权
    Ultrasonic transducer assembly and method for three-dimensional imaging 失效
    超声波换能器组件及三维成像方法

    公开(公告)号:US5503152A

    公开(公告)日:1996-04-02

    申请号:US314424

    申请日:1994-09-28

    摘要: Elongated arrays of individual ultrasonic transducer elements at spaced locations emit wedge-shaped beams of ultrasonic energy such that energy emitted by corresponding elements of the arrays travels into a common region of the object to be imaged. Energy emitted by the elements of both arrays is reflected by the same structure within the object. The relative distances of the reflecting structure from the corresponding elements of the arrays are compared to determine the elevation of the reflecting points with respect to an image plane, and a three-dimensional image of the reflectors is generated. A virtual image including information responsive to the elevation of the points can be derived, and used to recalculate the visible display corresponding to a user-selected image plane. The transducer may include a parallel pair of arrays.

    摘要翻译: 在间隔位置处的单个超声换能器元件的细长阵列发射超声波能量的楔形波束,使得阵列的相应元件发射的能量行进到待成像对象的公共区域。 由两个阵列的元素发射的能量由对象内的相同结构反映。 将反射结构与阵列的相应元件的相对距离进行比较以确定反射点相对于像平面的高度,并且产生反射器的三维图像。 可以导出包括响应于点的高度的信息的虚像,并用于重新计算与用户选择的图像平面相对应的可见显示。 换能器可以包括平行的阵列对。

    Ferroelectric ceramic transducer
    12.
    发明授权
    Ferroelectric ceramic transducer 失效
    铁电陶瓷换能器

    公开(公告)号:US5065068A

    公开(公告)日:1991-11-12

    申请号:US624209

    申请日:1990-12-07

    申请人: Clyde G. Oakley

    发明人: Clyde G. Oakley

    摘要: A ferroelectric ceramic transducer having low density, high compliance and improved electrical properties achieved by the absence of any solid or liquid material in the spaces between the lateral sides of the ferroelectric ceramic posts of the transducer. The ceramic volume-fill of the posts is no greater than sixty percent.

    摘要翻译: 通过在换能器的铁电陶瓷柱的侧面之间的空间中没有任何固体或液体材料,实现了低密度,高柔顺性和改善的电性能的铁电陶瓷换能器。 柱子的陶瓷体积填充不大于百分之六十。

    Real time ultrasound probe
    13.
    发明授权
    Real time ultrasound probe 有权
    实时超声探头

    公开(公告)号:US08945013B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-03

    申请号:US12993477

    申请日:2009-06-01

    IPC分类号: A61B8/14 G10K11/35

    摘要: An external ultrasound probe assembly capable of scanning a three-dimensional volume is provided. The ultrasound probe assembly contains a plurality of ultrasonic transducers disposed along a longitudinal axis of the probe assembly. The plurality of ultrasonic transducers is disposed on a mechanism operable to reciprocally pivot the plurality of ultrasonic transducers enabling the plurality of ultrasonic transducers to scan the entire three-dimensional volume. A helically disposed electrical interconnection member may be disposed about a pivot axis of the plurality of ultrasonic transducers and may electrically interconnect the plurality of ultrasonic transducers to an ultrasound imaging system. The ultrasound probe assembly may be fluid filled and contain bubble position control and fluid expansion compensation features.

    摘要翻译: 提供能够扫描三维体积的外部超声波探头组件。 超声探头组件包含沿着探针组件的纵向轴线设置的多个超声换能器。 多个超声波换能器设置在可操作以使多个超声波换能器往复枢转的机构上,使得多个超声换能器能够扫描整个三维体积。 螺旋设置的电互连构件可以围绕多个超声换能器的枢转轴设置,并且可以将多个超声换能器电连接到超声成像系统。 超声探头组件可以是流体填充的并且包含气泡位置控制和流体膨胀补偿特征。

    Real Time Ultrasound Catheter Probe
    15.
    发明申请
    Real Time Ultrasound Catheter Probe 有权
    实时超声导管探头

    公开(公告)号:US20110237955A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-29

    申请号:US12993119

    申请日:2009-06-01

    IPC分类号: A61B8/12

    摘要: An ultrasound catheter probe assembly capable of scanning a three-dimensional volume is provided. The ultrasound catheter probe assembly contains a plurality of ultrasonic transducers disposed along a central axis of the ultrasound catheter probe assembly. The plurality of ultrasonic transducers is disposed on a mechanism operable to reciprocally pivot the plurality of ultrasonic transducers enabling the plurality of ultrasonic transducers to scan a three-dimensional volume. A helically disposed electrical interconnection member may be disposed about a pivot axis of the plurality of ultrasonic transducers and may electrically interconnect the plurality of ultrasonic transducers to an ultrasound imaging system. The ultrasound transducer catheter probe assembly may be fluid-filled and contain bubble position control and fluid expansion compensation features.

    摘要翻译: 提供能够扫描三维体积的超声波导管探针组件。 超声导管探针组件包含沿着超声波导管探头组件的中心轴布置的多个超声换能器。 多个超声波换能器设置在可操作以使多个超声波换能器往复枢转的机构,使得多个超声换能器能够扫描三维体积。 螺旋设置的电互连构件可以围绕多个超声换能器的枢转轴设置,并且可以将多个超声换能器电连接到超声成像系统。 超声波换能器导管探针组件可以是流体填充的并且包含气泡位置控制和流体膨胀补偿特征。

    REAL TIME ULTRASOUND CATHETER PROBE
    16.
    发明申请
    REAL TIME ULTRASOUND CATHETER PROBE 有权
    实时超声波探头探头

    公开(公告)号:US20100036258A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-11

    申请号:US12476091

    申请日:2009-06-01

    IPC分类号: A61B8/14

    摘要: An ultrasound catheter probe assembly capable of scanning a three-dimensional volume is provided. The ultrasound catheter probe assembly contains a plurality of ultrasonic transducers disposed along a central axis of the ultrasound catheter probe assembly. The plurality of ultrasonic transducers is disposed on a mechanism operable to reciprocally pivot the plurality of ultrasonic transducers enabling the plurality of ultrasonic transducers to scan a three-dimensional volume. A helically disposed electrical interconnection member may be disposed about a pivot axis of the plurality of ultrasonic transducers and may electrically interconnect the plurality of ultrasonic transducers to an ultrasound imaging system. The ultrasound transducer catheter probe assembly may be fluid-filled and contain bubble position control and fluid expansion compensation features.

    摘要翻译: 提供能够扫描三维体积的超声波导管探针组件。 超声导管探针组件包含沿着超声波导管探头组件的中心轴布置的多个超声换能器。 多个超声波换能器设置在可操作以使多个超声波换能器往复枢转的机构,使得多个超声换能器能够扫描三维体积。 螺旋设置的电互连构件可以围绕多个超声换能器的枢转轴设置,并且可以将多个超声换能器电连接到超声成像系统。 超声波换能器导管探针组件可以是流体填充的并且包含气泡位置控制和流体膨胀补偿特征。