20240019404. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH-FREQUENCY IMAGING ARRAY simplified abstract (UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA)
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH-FREQUENCY IMAGING ARRAY
Organization Name
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Inventor(s)
Robert G. Wodnicki of Los Angeles CA (US)
Haochen Kang of Los Angeles CA (US)
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH-FREQUENCY IMAGING ARRAY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240019404 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH-FREQUENCY IMAGING ARRAY
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system and method for imaging biological material using ultrasound technology. The system includes a multi-well assay plate with multiple wells, each capable of holding biological material. An imaging module with multiple transducers is used to emit energy within the wells to stimulate the biological material. A processor is coupled to the imaging module to generate images or analyze the biological material within each well.
- The system uses ultrasound technology to image biological material.
- A multi-well assay plate is used to hold the biological material.
- The imaging module includes multiple transducers to emit energy within the wells.
- The processor is responsible for generating images or analyzing the biological material.
- The method involves adding a thin layer of acoustic coupling material, inserting the assay plate into a support frame, mechanically translating the support frame, interrogating each well with ultrasound, and outputting the results to an output device.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Medical research: The system can be used in laboratories to study and analyze biological materials, such as cells or tissues, for medical research purposes.
- Drug discovery: The system can be utilized in the pharmaceutical industry to screen and test the effects of different compounds on biological materials.
- Disease diagnosis: By imaging and analyzing biological materials, the system can aid in the diagnosis of various diseases or conditions.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Non-invasive imaging: The use of ultrasound allows for non-invasive imaging of biological materials, reducing the need for invasive procedures.
- High-throughput screening: The multi-well assay plate enables simultaneous imaging and analysis of multiple samples, increasing efficiency and throughput.
- Real-time monitoring: The system provides real-time imaging and analysis of biological materials, allowing for immediate feedback and adjustments.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved efficiency: The system allows for high-throughput screening and analysis of biological materials, saving time and resources.
- Non-invasive imaging: Ultrasound technology provides a non-invasive method for imaging biological materials, reducing patient discomfort and risk.
- Real-time monitoring: The ability to monitor and analyze biological materials in real-time enables prompt decision-making and adjustments in various applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
a system and method for imaging biological material is disclosed. the imaging system may comprise: a multi-well assay plate having a plurality of wells, each well of the plurality of wells defining a cavity that is configured to hold a biological material; an imaging module having a plurality of transducers; and a processor coupled to the imaging module. the processor may be configured to: activate the plurality of transducers to emit energy within the plurality of wells to stimulate the biological material, and generate an image of or analyze the biological material within each well. the method may comprise: adding a thin layer of acoustic coupling material; inserting the microwell plate into a support frame of an enclosure; mechanically translating the support frame; interrogating each of the wells of the microwell plate with ultrasound; and outputting results of the interrogation to an output device.
