Method and apparatus for two dimensional ultrasonic imaging

Details Method and apparatus for two dimensional ultrasonic imaging Method and apparatus for two dimensional ultrasonic imaging

1996-06-14

1997-11-25

Jaworski, Francis

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128916, A61B 800

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056901135

ABSTRACT:
A method and device for ultrasonically imaging a body that includes a movable ultrasonic transducer capable of imaging a scanline wherein the scanline is fixed in orientation and spatial position relative to the movable transducer. The device contains a means for sensing transducer position information wherein the sensing means is in communication with an ultrasound console. A computing means computes the spatial position and the orientation of each scanline as the transducer is moved. The scanlines are then presented as a complete image. Alternatively, an electromagnetic transmitter and receiving sensor determine the spatial orientation and position of each scanline in free space. The method of generating a two dimensional ultrasonic image is also disclosed.

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