18069882. SEMI-COMPACT PHOTOACOUSTIC DEVICES AND SYSTEMS simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
SEMI-COMPACT PHOTOACOUSTIC DEVICES AND SYSTEMS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Nicholas Buchan of San Jose CA (US)
Stephen Michael Gojevic of Lockport NY (US)
Hrishikesh Vijaykumar Panchawagh of Cupertino CA (US)
Htet Naing of San Diego CA (US)
John Keith Schneider of Williamsville NY (US)
Kostadin Dimitrov Djordjev of Los Gatos CA (US)
Camilo Perez Saaibi of Dublin CA (US)
Sherman Sebastian Antao of San Diego CA (US)
SEMI-COMPACT PHOTOACOUSTIC DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18069882 titled 'SEMI-COMPACT PHOTOACOUSTIC DEVICES AND SYSTEMS
The apparatus described in the patent application includes a platen, a light source system, and an ultrasonic receiver system. The platen is designed to separate arterial ultrasonic waves from other types of ultrasonic waves, with an outer surface that mimics the acoustic impedance of human skin.
- The platen separates arterial ultrasonic waves from other types of ultrasonic waves.
- The outer surface of the platen approximates the acoustic impedance of human skin.
- The apparatus includes a noise reduction system.
- The light source system utilizes multi-junction laser diodes.
- A mirror layer is positioned between the ultrasonic receiver system and the platen.
Potential Applications: - Medical imaging for arterial health assessment - Non-invasive monitoring of blood flow - Research in cardiovascular health
Problems Solved: - Accurate separation of arterial ultrasonic waves - Reduction of noise interference in ultrasonic imaging
Benefits: - Improved accuracy in arterial health assessment - Non-invasive and comfortable for patients - Enhanced research capabilities in cardiovascular health
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Arterial Ultrasonic Imaging Technology for Medical Diagnostics This technology can be used in medical imaging devices for hospitals, clinics, and research institutions. It can also be integrated into wearable health monitoring devices for personal use.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the platen mimic the acoustic impedance of human skin?
The platen's outer surface is designed to approximate the acoustic impedance of human skin, allowing for accurate separation of arterial ultrasonic waves.
2. What are the advantages of using multi-junction laser diodes in the light source system?
Multi-junction laser diodes provide high efficiency and precision in generating light for ultrasonic imaging.
Original Abstract Submitted
An apparatus may include a platen, a light source system and an ultrasonic receiver system. The platen may be configured to separate one or more received arterial ultrasonic waves generated by blood in an artery, by an arterial wall, or by a combination thereof, from one or more other types of received ultrasonic waves. The platen may have an outer surface with an acoustic impedance that is configured to approximate the acoustic impedance of human skin. The outer surface of the platen may be configured to conform to a surface of the human skin. The apparatus may include a noise reduction system. The light source system may include at least one multi-junction laser diode. The apparatus may include a mirror layer residing between the ultrasonic receiver system and the platen.
- QUALCOMM Incorporated
- Nicholas Buchan of San Jose CA (US)
- Stephen Michael Gojevic of Lockport NY (US)
- Hrishikesh Vijaykumar Panchawagh of Cupertino CA (US)
- Yipeng Lu of Moraga CA (US)
- Htet Naing of San Diego CA (US)
- John Keith Schneider of Williamsville NY (US)
- Kostadin Dimitrov Djordjev of Los Gatos CA (US)
- Camilo Perez Saaibi of Dublin CA (US)
- Sherman Sebastian Antao of San Diego CA (US)
- Ye Zhan of Buffalo NY (US)
- A61B5/00
- CPC A61B5/0095