Ultrasound ranging for localization of imaging transducer
CA 2464265 A1 · Owner: Boston Scientific Limited · Inventors: Willis, N. Parker
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A system for localizing an ultrasound imaging transducer. The ultrasound imaging, transducer is operated in a first resonant mode to transmit an ultrasound imaging signal. Image data is generated based on this transmitted ultrasound imaging signal. The ultrasound, imaging transducer is also operated in a second resonant mode to transmit or receive an, ultrasound positioning signal. The position of the imaging transducer can then be determined, based on the transmitted or received ultrasound positioning signal.
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- Filed November 25, 2003. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended November 25, 2023.
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