System and method to register a tracking system with intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) imaging system
    1.
    发明授权
    System and method to register a tracking system with intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) imaging system 有权
    用心脏超声心动图(ICE)成像系统注册跟踪系统的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08989842B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-24

    申请号:US11860825

    申请日:2007-09-25

    摘要: A system to navigate an object traveling in an imaged subject is provided. The system includes a four-dimensional (4D) imaging system to create a first three-dimensional model of the acquired imaged data correlated relative to a time reference and defined relative to a first image coordinate system. A second imaging system creates a second three-dimensional model of the imaged subject defined relative to a second image coordinate system. A tracking system tracks movement and orientation of the object relative to a tracking coordinate system. A controller includes program instructions in combination with the processor operable to register the first and second image coordinate systems and the tracking coordinate system relative to a world coordinate system, and to combine the three-dimensional model created by the 4D imaging system with the three-dimensional model created by the second imaging system with a tracked location of the object relative to the world coordinate system.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于导航在被摄体中行进的物体的系统。 该系统包括四维(4D)成像系统,以创建相对于时间参考相关并且相对于第一图像坐标系定义的所获取的成像数据的第一三维模型。 第二成像系统创建相对于第二图像坐标系定义的成像对象的第二三维模型。 跟踪系统跟踪对象相对于跟踪坐标系的移动和取向。 控制器包括与可操作以相对于世界坐标系登记第一和第二图像坐标系和跟踪坐标系的处理器的程序指令,并且将由4D成像系统创建的三维模型与三维模型组合, 由第二成像系统创建的具有对象相对于世界坐标系的跟踪位置的二维模型。

    Method of manufacturing ultrasound transducer device having acoustic backing
    3.
    发明申请
    Method of manufacturing ultrasound transducer device having acoustic backing 有权
    制造具有声学背衬的超声波换能器装置的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20050046311A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-03

    申请号:US10960871

    申请日:2004-10-06

    摘要: An ultrasonic transducer device comprising: an ultrasonic transducer array micromachined on a substrate; flexible electrical connections connected to the transducer array; and a body of acoustically attenuative material that supports the substrate and the flexible electrical connections. The acoustic backing material may contain additional features, such as tabs or notches, for use in positioning the transducer on fixtures during manufacturing or positioning the transducer within a housing during final assembly. Tabs or other features that are used only during manufacturing may be subsequently removed from the device. The MUT device itself may also be thinned so as to provide flexibility as desired. The backing material is preferably matched in acoustic impedance to the silicon wafer so as to prevent reflection at the interface of any acoustic energy propagating rearward, i.e., in the direction away from the device front surface. The backing material may also possess a high thermal conductivity to assist in removal of heat from the device.

    摘要翻译: 一种超声波换能器装置,包括:微机械加工在基底上的超声换能器阵列; 连接到换能器阵列的柔性电连接; 以及支撑衬底和柔性电连接的声衰减材料体。 声学衬垫材料可以包含附加特征,例如突片或凹口,用于在最终组装期间制造或将换能器定位在壳体内时将换能器定位在固定装置上。 仅在制造期间使用的标签或其它特征可随后从装置中移除。 MUT设备本身也可以被减薄,以便根据需要提供灵活性。 背衬材料优选地与硅晶片的声阻抗匹配,以便防止在向后传播的任何声能的界面处的反射,即远离器件前表面的方向上的反射。 背衬材料还可以具有高热导率以帮助从装置移除热量。

    INTERCONNECT STRUCTURE FOR TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY
    4.
    发明申请
    INTERCONNECT STRUCTURE FOR TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY 有权
    变压器总成互连结构

    公开(公告)号:US20070148999A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-06-28

    申请号:US11315641

    申请日:2005-12-22

    IPC分类号: H01R12/00

    摘要: An interconnect assembly is presented. The assembly includes an interconnect structure including a plurality of interconnect layers disposed in a spaced relationship, where each of the plurality of interconnect layers comprises a plurality of conductive traces disposed thereon. Furthermore, the assembly includes a redistribution layer disposed proximate the interconnect structure, where the redistribution layer is configured to facilitate coupling the interconnect structure to the one or more transducer elements on the transducer array.

    摘要翻译: 提出了互连组件。 组件包括互连结构,其包括以间隔关系设置的多个互连层,其中多个互连层中的每一个包括布置在其上的多个导电迹线。 此外,组件包括邻近互连结构设置的再分配层,其中再分配层被配置为便于将互连结构耦合到换能器阵列上的一个或多个换能器元件。

    ABLATION ARRAY HAVING INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED ABLATION ELEMENTS
    5.
    发明申请
    ABLATION ARRAY HAVING INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED ABLATION ELEMENTS 有权
    具有独立活动消除元素的排列

    公开(公告)号:US20070129633A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-06-07

    申请号:US11276259

    申请日:2006-02-21

    IPC分类号: A61B8/00

    摘要: A system for imaging and providing therapy to one or more regions of interest is presented. The system includes an imaging and therapy catheter configured to image an anatomical region to facilitate assessing need for therapy in one or more regions within the anatomical region and delivering therapy to the one or more regions of interest within the anatomical region. The catheter includes a therapy device having a plurality of independently controllable therapy elements. The independence of the therapy elements is exploited when multiple regions are to receive therapy simultaneously or at a given catheter position within a subject.

    摘要翻译: 提出了一种用于对一个或多个感兴趣区域进行成像和提供治疗的系统。 该系统包括成像和治疗导管,其构造成对解剖区域进行成像,以便于评估在解剖区域内的一个或多个区域中的治疗需要,并将解决方案区域内的一个或多个感兴趣区域递送治疗。 导管包括具有多个可独立控制的治疗元件的治疗装置。 当多个区域同时接收治疗或在受试者内的给定导管位置时,治疗元件的独立性被利用。

    Micromachined ultrasonic transducer cells having compliant support structure
    7.
    发明申请
    Micromachined ultrasonic transducer cells having compliant support structure 有权
    具有顺应性支撑结构的微加工超声换能器单元

    公开(公告)号:US20050146240A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-07-07

    申请号:US10748920

    申请日:2003-12-29

    CPC分类号: B06B1/0292 H02N1/006

    摘要: A micromachined ultrasonic transducer array comprising a multiplicity of cMUT cells built on a substrate. Each cMUT cell comprises a compliant support structure built on the substrate, a membrane supported over a cavity by the compliant support structure, a first electrode supported by the membrane, and a second electrode that forms a capacitor with the first electrode, the cavity being disposed between the first and second electrodes. The compliant support structure uncouples the non-membrane outer surface of each cMUT cell from the supporting substrate.

    摘要翻译: 一种微机械加工的超声波换能器阵列,其包括建立在基底上的多个cMUT电池。 每个cMUT单元包括构建在基板上的柔性支撑结构,由柔性支撑结构支撑在空腔上的膜,由膜支撑的第一电极,以及与第一电极形成电容器的第二电极, 在第一和第二电极之间。 顺应性支撑结构将每个cMUT电池的非膜外表面与支撑衬底断开。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD TO REGISTER A TRACKING SYSTEM WITH AN INTRACARDIAC ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY (ICE) IMAGING SYSTEM
    8.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD TO REGISTER A TRACKING SYSTEM WITH AN INTRACARDIAC ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY (ICE) IMAGING SYSTEM 有权
    注册跟踪系统的系统和方法(INTRACARDIAC ECHOCARDIGRAPHY(ICE)IMAGING SYSTEM)

    公开(公告)号:US20080287777A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-20

    申请号:US11860825

    申请日:2007-09-25

    IPC分类号: A61B5/05

    摘要: A system to navigate an object traveling in an imaged subject is provided. The system includes a four-dimensional (4D) imaging system to create a first three-dimensional model of the acquired imaged data correlated relative to a time reference and defined relative to a first image coordinate system. A second imaging system creates a second three-dimensional model of the imaged subject defined relative to a second image coordinate system. A tracking system tracks movement and orientation of the object relative to a tracking coordinate system. A controller includes program instructions in combination with the processor operable to register the first and second image coordinate systems and the tracking coordinate system relative to a world coordinate system, and to combine the three-dimensional model created by the 4D imaging system with the three-dimensional model created by the second imaging system with a tracked location of the object relative to the world coordinate system.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于导航在被摄体中行进的物体的系统。 该系统包括四维(4D)成像系统,以创建相对于时间参考相关并且相对于第一图像坐标系定义的所获取的成像数据的第一三维模型。 第二成像系统创建相对于第二图像坐标系定义的成像对象的第二三维模型。 跟踪系统跟踪对象相对于跟踪坐标系的移动和取向。 控制器包括与可操作以相对于世界坐标系登记第一和第二图像坐标系和跟踪坐标系的处理器的程序指令,并且将由4D成像系统创建的三维模型与三维模型组合, 由第二成像系统创建的具有对象相对于世界坐标系的跟踪位置的二维模型。

    Apparatus for catheter tips, including mechanically scanning ultrasound probe catheter tip
    9.
    发明申请
    Apparatus for catheter tips, including mechanically scanning ultrasound probe catheter tip 审中-公开
    用于导管尖端的装置,包括机械扫描超声探头导管尖端

    公开(公告)号:US20070167825A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-07-19

    申请号:US11330377

    申请日:2006-01-11

    IPC分类号: A61B8/14

    摘要: A catheter tip (50, 170) is provided that is adapted for mating attachment to a catheter body (90, 300). In an embodiment, the catheter tip (50,170) comprises a transducer array (32, 60, 110, 210) in electrical communication with an interconnect (120, 220) and in a mechanical driven relationship with an actuator (80), also in the catheter tip (50, 170), via a drive shaft (38, 82). Oscillating back and forth motion of the transducer array (32, 60, 110, 210) provides ultrasonic imaging functionality that may include real time three-dimensional imaging. Other embodiments of the catheter tip (50, 170) and methods of fabrication also are provided.

    摘要翻译: 提供导管尖端(50,170),其适于与导管主体(90,300)配合。 在一个实施例中,导管尖端(50,170)包括与互连(120,220)电连通并且与致动器(80)机械驱动关系的换能器阵列(32,60,110,210),也在 导管尖端(50,170),经由驱动轴(38,82)。 振荡器阵列(32,60,110,210)的来回摆动提供可包括实时三维成像的超声成像功能。 还提供了导管尖端(50,170)的其它实施例和制造方法。