Image analysis – Applications – Biomedical applications
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-27
2011-10-25
Chen, Tse (Department: 3777)
Image analysis
Applications
Biomedical applications
C382S128000, C382S130000, C600S437000, C600S440000, C600S443000, C600S450000, C600S454000, C600S459000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08045777
ABSTRACT:
A method for ultrasonic imaging includes transmitting ultrasonic radiation toward a target and receiving the ultrasonic radiation reflected from a region of the target. A main reflected signal and an auxiliary reflected signal are defined. The reflected signals have different respective main and auxiliary beam patterns. A difference between the main reflected signal and the auxiliary reflected signal is taken, so as to generate an output signal containing a reduced level of clutter in comparison with the main reflected signal.
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Bianco Paul D.
Chen Tse
Crystalview Medical Imaging Limited
Fleit Martin
Fleit Gibbons Gutman Bongini & Bianco PL
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