Test object and method of characterization of an ultrasonic beam and its side lobes
OwnerJohn J. Flynninventor
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Abstract
A test object for use in determining the accuracy of and to calibrate ultrasonic scanning equipment is disclosed. The test object provides for the determination of elevational resolution. Additionally, the test object provides for the determination of the existence, location, intensity and width of side lobes, both substantially in the direction of the scanning plane and in substantially the direction normal to the scanning plane.
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A test object for use in the testing and calibration of ultrasonic diagnostic equipment used in scanning a plane of tissue by emitting an ultrasonic beam comprising at least one scanning target positioned in the plane occupying an apex position and a plurality of subsequent scanning targets positioned adjacent the plane to form a wedge shaped cluster of scanning targets whose sides diverge from the plane over a range of depths to reflect at least some of the ultrasonic beam for determining the width of the ultrasonic beam in a direction substantially normal to the plane.
A test object for use in the testing and calibration of ultrasonic diagnostic equipment used in scanning a plane of tissue by emitting an ultrasonic beam comprising a first scanning target positioned in the plane for determining the existence, location and intensity of a side lobe substantially in the direction of the plane and a second scanning target positioned adjacent to the plane for determining the existence, location and intensity of a side lobe substantially in the direction normal to the plane.
A test object for use in the testing and calibration of ultrasonic diagnostic equipment used in scanning a plane of tissue by emitting an ultrasonic beam comprising at least one scanning target positioned in the plane occupying an apex position and a plurality of subsequent scanning targets positioned adjacent the plane to form a wedge-shaped cluster of scanning targets whose sides diverge from the plane over a range of depths and whose height and base are equal, whereby the height of the image generated thereby is equal to the out-of-plane width of the beam.
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