Ultrasonic detection of ear disorders

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2003-12-05

2009-12-15

Le, Long V (Department: 3768)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S437000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07632232

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for determining ear fluid viscosity. A transducer is operable to transceive a signal to interact with a fluid-containing portion of the ear. The viscosity of the fluid is determined using the transcieved signal.

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