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US 6,632,179 B2Granted
Acoustic imaging system with non-focusing lens
AssigneeKoninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
InventorsMartha Grewe Wilson, Wojtek Sudol
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Abstract
Acoustic imaging systems are provided. A preferred system includes a transducer lens configured to mate with a transducer body. The transducer lens is configured to propagate acoustic energy. Preferably, the transducer lens is formed, at least partially, of an acoustic-matching material, which exhibits acoustic properties corresponding to acoustic properties of a body to be imaged. Methods also are provided.
Claims20
An acoustic imaging system comprising:
- a transducer lens configured to mate with a transducer body, said transducer lens being formed, at least partially, of an acoustic-matching material, said acoustic-matching material exhibiting acoustic properties substantially corresponding to acoustic properties of a body to be imaged such that acoustic energy transmitted from said transducer lens and into the body is substantially mechanically non-focused by said transducer lens.
A method for acoustically imaging a body of a patient comprising the steps of:
- providing a transducer having a transducer lens, the transducer lens being formed, at least partially of, an acoustic-matching material, said acoustic-matching material exhibiting acoustic properties substantially corresponding to acoustic properties of the body being imaged;
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- propagating acoustic waves from the transducer lens such that acoustic energy transmitted from said transducer lens and into the body is substantially mechanically non-focused by said transducer lens.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.