Unknown Organization (20240319350). ULTRASOUND SYSTEM AND METHOD simplified abstract
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ULTRASOUND SYSTEM AND METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
[[:Category:Tobias Erl�v of Höör (SE)|Tobias Erl�v of Höör (SE)]][[Category:Tobias Erl�v of Höör (SE)]]
M Isabel O M Goncalves V Dias of Malmö (SE)
ULTRASOUND SYSTEM AND METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240319350 titled 'ULTRASOUND SYSTEM AND METHOD
The abstract describes an ultrasound system that uses a transducer to transmit and receive ultrasound signals from a region of interest. The system calculates local phase parameters and center frequencies of backscattered ultrasound signals to generate parameters representing physical properties of the region of interest.
- Ultrasound system with transducer array for transmitting and receiving ultrasound signals
- Calculates local phase parameters and center frequencies of backscattered ultrasound signals
- Performs receiver beamforming by summing center frequencies
- Generates parameters representing physical properties of the region of interest
Potential Applications: - Medical imaging - Non-destructive testing - Material characterization
Problems Solved: - Accurate assessment of physical properties of tissues or materials - Improved imaging resolution and quality
Benefits: - Enhanced diagnostic capabilities - Faster and more precise imaging results - Non-invasive and safe imaging technique
Commercial Applications: Ultrasound systems based on this technology could be used in medical facilities, research institutions, and industrial settings for various imaging and testing purposes.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore prior patents related to ultrasound imaging systems, signal processing, and beamforming techniques to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in ultrasound technology, signal processing algorithms, and medical imaging applications to enhance the performance and capabilities of ultrasound systems.
Questions about Ultrasound System with Local Phase Parameter Calculation: 1. How does the system calculate local phase parameters for backscattered ultrasound signals? 2. What are the potential limitations of using center frequencies for generating parameters representing physical properties of the region of interest?
Original Abstract Submitted
an ultrasound system includes an ultrasound transducer configured to transmit a plurality of ultrasound signals from a plurality of elements in a transducer array to a region of interest. the ultrasound transducer is configured to receive and sample a plurality of backscattered ultrasound signals from the region of interest. a processing unit is configured to calculate a local phase parameter in the time-domain for each of the plurality of backscattered ultrasound signals and calculate a center frequency for each of the local phase parameters. a beamformer is configured to perform receiver beamforming by summing the center frequencies. the ultrasound system is further configured to generate at least one parameter representative of a physical property of the region of interest based on the summed center frequencies. an ultrasound method for generating at least one parameter representative of a physical property of a region of interest is also disclosed.
