High resolution pulse echo ultrasonic imaging display system
CA 1074901 A · Owner: Rca Corporation · Inventors: Koenig, Edwin T.; Mezrich, Reuben S.
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Abstract of the Disclosure An acoustic focusing device occupying a fixed aperture is used to both illuminate internal structure of a visually opaque object with a scanning focused beam of ultrasonic energy and for returning a reflected signal portion of the scanning focused beam passed therethrough for detection. The use of such a fixed-aperture focusing device permits deep soft tissue of a living human being to be displayed with high resolution for medical diagnostic purposes in a manner compatible with a real time frame rate.
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- Granted April 1, 1980. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 1, 1997.
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