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Methods, apparatuses, and systems for coupling a flexible transducer to a surface

A transducer array, ultrasonic transducer technology, applied in applications, organ motion/change detection, medical science, etc., can solve the problems of array stay, large array, impracticality, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2018-03-16
KONINKLJIJKE PHILIPS NV
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For flexible transducer arrays, the array may be too large for the sonographer to hold it in place by hand
In some cases, the array may need to stay in place for an extended period of time, making it impractical for the sonographer to hold the array in place

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[0014] The following description of certain exemplary embodiments is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention or its application or uses. In the following detailed description of embodiments of the present systems and methods, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which are shown, by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the described systems and methods may be practiced. Example. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the presently disclosed systems and methods, and to understand that other embodiments may be utilized and structural changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present system. and logic changes.

[0015] Accordingly, the following detailed description should not be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present system is defined only by the appended claims. The leading digit...

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Systems, methods, and apparatuses for coupling a flexible transducer to an object are described. A transducer positioning device may include an inflatable bladder and a strap. The inflatable bladder may apply a force to a transducer array to maintain its position against the object when inflated. The strap may hold the bladder against the transducer array. Once in place, the bladder may be inflated with a fluid.

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Background technique [0001] Large flexible ultrasound transducer arrays can enable new ultrasound applications such as emergency medicine and user-independent imaging. The surface area of ​​the flexible transducer array may be greater than that of conventional rigid ultrasound transducer arrays included in hand-held ultrasound probes. The array can be curved such that it conforms to the patient's body or the surface of another object. [0002] Achieving and maintaining consistent contact with the surface across the entire flexible array can be difficult. During routine ultrasound imaging, contact is maintained by the sonographer holding the ultrasound probe. The sonographer uses the probe to apply force to the surface of the patient or object to be imaged to maintain the acoustic coupling between the transducer array and the surface. For flexible transducer arrays, the array may be too large for the sonographer to hold it in place by hand. In some cases, the array may need...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61B8/00
CPCA61B8/403A61B8/4227A61B8/4254A61B8/4281A61B8/429A61B8/4483A61B8/08A61B8/4263A61B8/4427
Inventor R·E·戴维森
Owner KONINKLJIJKE PHILIPS NV