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公开(公告)号：US09592032B2
公开(公告)日：2017-03-14
申请号：US14689080
申请日：2015-04-17
Applicant: Butterfly Network, Inc.
Inventor： Jonathan M. Rothberg , Tyler S. Ralston , Nevada J. Sanchez , Andrew J. Casper
CPC classification number: A61B8/56 , A61B8/4483 , A61B8/4494 , A61B8/488 , A61B8/5207 , G01S7/52033 , G01S7/52034 , G01S7/5208 , G01S7/52085 , G01S15/8915
Abstract: To implement a single-chip ultrasonic imaging solution, on-chip signal processing may be employed in the receive signal path to reduce data bandwidth and an output data module may be used to move data for all received channels off-chip as a digital data stream. The digitization of received signals on-chip allows advanced digital signal processing to be performed on-chip, and thus permits the full integration of an entire ultrasonic imaging system on a single semiconductor substrate. The on-chip digitization of received signals also enables the on-chip integration of ultrasound processing and/or pre-processing to reduce the burden on off-chip computing. Data compression architectures are disclosed to facilitate the transfer of data off-chip as a digital data stream in accordance with the bandwidth requirements of standard commercially-available output interfaces.
Abstract translation: 为了实现单芯片超声成像解决方案，可以在接收信号路径中采用片上信号处理以减少数据带宽，并且输出数据模块可用于将作为数字数据流的片外所有接收信道的数据移动 。 片上接收信号的数字化允许在芯片上执行高级数字信号处理，从而允许整个超声波成像系统完全集成在单个半导体衬底上。 接收信号的片上数字化还使得超声处理和/或预处理的片上集成能够减少片外计算的负担。 公开了数据压缩架构，以便根据标准商业可用输出接口的带宽需求，促进作为数字数据流的片外数据传输。
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42.发明授权Interconnectable ultrasound transducer probes and related methods and apparatus 有权可互连的超声换能器探头及相关方法和装置公开(公告)号：US09592030B2
公开(公告)日：2017-03-14
申请号：US14337813
申请日：2014-07-22
Applicant: Butterfly Network, Inc.
Inventor： Jonathan M. Rothberg , Keith G. Fife , Nevada J. Sanchez , Tyler S. Ralston , Gregory L. Charvat , Gregory Corteville
IPC: A61B8/14 , A61B8/00 , A61B8/13 , A61B8/08 , G03B27/42 , G03B27/52 , B06B1/02 , G01S7/00 , A61N7/02 , G01S7/52 , G01S15/89 , A61N7/00
CPC classification number: A61B8/4444 , A61B8/13 , A61B8/14 , A61B8/4411 , A61B8/4477 , A61B8/4483 , A61B8/4488 , A61B8/4494 , A61B8/483 , A61B8/5207 , A61B8/54 , A61B8/56 , A61N7/02 , A61N2007/0078 , B06B1/0292 , G01S7/003 , G01S7/5208 , G01S7/52084 , G01S15/8915 , G03B27/423 , G03B27/52 , Y10T29/49005
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.
Abstract translation: 描述了超声装置和方法，包括具有超声换能器和相应电路的可重复的超声换能器探头。 可重复的超声换能器探针可以单独使用或与可重复的超声换能器探头的其它实例相结合以产生所需的超声波装置。 超声设备可以可选地连接到各种类型的外部设备以提供额外的处理和图像呈现功能。
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公开(公告)号：US20170056926A1
公开(公告)日：2017-03-02
申请号：US15349223
申请日：2016-11-11
Applicant: Butterfly Network, Inc.
Inventor： Jonathan M. Rothberg , Keith G. Fife , Tyler S. Ralston , Gregory L. Charvat , Nevada J. Sanchez
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。
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公开(公告)号：US20160331353A1
公开(公告)日：2016-11-17
申请号：US14714150
申请日：2015-05-15
Applicant: Butterfly Network, Inc.
Inventor： Tyler S. Ralston , Nevada J. Sanchez
Abstract: An ultrasound apparatus comprising a plurality of ultrasonic transducers, a non-acoustic sensor, a memory circuitry to store control data for operating the ultrasound apparatus to perform an acquisition task, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive an indication to perform the acquisition task, receive non-acoustic data obtained by the non-acoustic sensor, and control, based on the control data and the non-acoustic data, the plurality of ultrasonic transducers to obtain acoustic data for the acquisition task.
Abstract translation: 一种超声波装置，包括多个超声换能器，非声学传感器，存储用于操作所述超声波装置以执行获取任务的控制数据的存储器电路以及控制器。 控制器被配置为接收执行采集任务的指示，接收由非声学传感器获得的非声学数据，并且基于控制数据和非声学数据控制多个超声波换能器以获得声学 采集任务的数据。
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公开(公告)号：US20160290970A1
公开(公告)日：2016-10-06
申请号：US15178025
申请日：2016-06-09
Applicant: Butterfly Network, Inc.
Inventor： Jonathan M. Rothberg , Susan A. Alie , Keith G. Fife , Nevada J. Sanchez , Tyler S. Ralston
CPC classification number: G01N29/2406 , A61B8/4483 , B06B1/0292 , B81B7/007 , B81B2201/0271 , B81C1/00238 , B81C1/00301 , B81C2201/019 , B81C2203/036 , B81C2203/0792 , H01L2224/4813 , H01L2924/0002 , H01L2924/146 , H01L2924/1461
Abstract: Micromachined ultrasonic transducers integrated with complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) substrates are described, as well as methods of fabricating such devices. Fabrication may involve two separate wafer bonding steps. Wafer bonding may be used to fabricate sealed cavities in a substrate. Wafer bonding may also be used to bond the substrate to another substrate, such as a CMOS wafer. At least the second wafer bonding may be performed at a low temperature.
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46.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20160280538A1
公开(公告)日：2016-09-29
申请号：US15177977
申请日：2016-06-09
Applicant: Butterfly Network, Inc.
Inventor： Jonathan M. Rothberg , Susan A. Alie , Keith G. Fife , Nevada J. Sanchez , Tyler S. Ralston
CPC classification number: G01N29/2406 , A61B8/4483 , B06B1/0292 , B81B7/007 , B81B2201/0271 , B81C1/00238 , B81C1/00301 , B81C2201/019 , B81C2203/036 , B81C2203/0792 , H01L2224/4813 , H01L2924/0002 , H01L2924/146 , H01L2924/1461
Abstract: Micromachined ultrasonic transducers integrated with complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) substrates are described, as well as methods of fabricating such devices. Fabrication may involve two separate wafer bonding steps. Wafer bonding may be used to fabricate sealed cavities in a substrate. Wafer bonding may also be used to bond the substrate to another substrate, such as a CMOS wafer. At least the second wafer bonding may be performed at a low temperature.
Abstract translation: 与互补金属氧化物半导体（CMOS）基板集成的微加工超声换能器以及制造这种装置的方法进行了描述。 制造可能涉及两个单独的晶片结合步骤。 可以使用晶片结合来制造衬底中的密封空腔。 晶片接合也可以用于将衬底粘合到另一衬底，例如CMOS晶片。 至少第二晶片接合可以在低温下进行。
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47.发明授权公开(公告)号：US09290375B2
公开(公告)日：2016-03-22
申请号：US14711145
申请日：2015-05-13
Applicant: Butterfly Network, Inc.
Inventor： Jonathan M. Rothberg , Keith G. Fife , Tyler S. Ralston , Gregory L. Charvat , Nevada J. Sanchez
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.
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公开(公告)号：US09268014B2
公开(公告)日：2016-02-23
申请号：US14191523
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 , A61B8/14 , G01S7/52 , A61B8/08 , A61N7/00 , A61B17/32 , A61N7/02 , A61B5/01 , A61B8/13 , A61B19/00
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.
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公开(公告)号：US09247924B2
公开(公告)日：2016-02-02
申请号：US14191558
申请日：2014-02-27
Applicant: Butterfly Network, Inc.
Inventor： Jonathan M. Rothberg , Nevada J. Sanchez , Gregory L. Charvat , Tyler S. Ralston
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.
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50.发明授权公开(公告)号：US09242275B2
公开(公告)日：2016-01-26
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
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.
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