Method and system for determining contact along a surface of...

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2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Casler, Brian (Department: 3737)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S407000, C600S440000, C128S916000, C073S573000, C073S575000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08002704

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for determining contact along a surface of an ultrasound probe are provided. The method includes frequency analyzing ultrasound signals received by the ultrasound probe and displaying indicators of acoustic contact of the ultrasound probe with an object based on the frequency analysis.

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