公开(公告)号：US20160161603A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US14905434

申请日：2014-07-17

Applicant: VERASONICS, INC.

Inventor： John A. FLYNN ,  Peter J. KACZKOWSKI ,  Brian J. PFLUGRATH ,  Lauren S. PFLUGRATH

IPC: G01S7/52

CPC classification number: G01S7/5202 ,  B06B1/0215 ,  B06B2201/76 ,  G01S7/5205 ,  G01S7/52052 ,  G01S7/52077 ,  G01S15/8981

Abstract: A method and system for generating arbitrary ultrasonic waveforms using a tri-state transmitter. Three variants of the device are described to provide functionality in three usage scenarios.

Abstract translation: 一种使用三态发射机产生任意超声波形的方法和系统。 该设备的三个变体被描述为在三个使用场景中提供功能。

公开(公告)号：US20160120515A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-05

申请号：US14920309

申请日：2015-10-22

Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

Inventor： Yoshio ARAI

IPC: A61B8/08 ,  A61B8/14 ,  A61B8/00

CPC classification number: A61B8/4483 ,  A61B8/14 ,  A61B8/4405 ,  A61B8/4427 ,  A61B8/461 ,  A61B8/54 ,  B06B1/0215 ,  B06B2201/55 ,  B06B2201/76 ,  G01S7/5202 ,  G01S15/8913 ,  G01S15/8925

Abstract: An ultrasonic measurement device 100 includes a pulse signal output circuit 110 that outputs a pulse signal having a rectangular wave based on a clock signal, and a resonance circuit 120 that is connected to an output node of the pulse signal output circuit 110, includes an ultrasonic transducer element, and has frequency characteristics of a low-pass filter. Also, the pulse signal output circuit 110 outputs a plurality of pulse signals that are different from each other in at least one of pulse signal voltage, pulse signal width, and pulse output timing.

Abstract translation: 超声波测量装置100包括输出基于时钟信号的具有矩形波的脉冲信号的脉冲信号输出电路110和连接到脉冲信号输出电路110的输出节点的谐振电路120，包括超声波 换能器元件，并具有低通滤波器的频率特性。 此外，脉冲信号输出电路110在脉冲信号电压，脉冲信号宽度和脉冲输出定时中的至少一个中输出彼此不同的多个脉冲信号。

公开(公告)号：US20160066881A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：US14479743

申请日：2014-09-08

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Xiang Li ,  Ying Fan ,  Hao Lai

IPC: A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B8/00

CPC classification number: A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/0891 ,  A61B8/4483 ,  A61B8/5207 ,  A61B8/54 ,  B06B1/0215 ,  B06B1/0622 ,  B06B2201/55 ,  B06B2201/76 ,  G01S15/8954 ,  G01S15/8961

Abstract: An ultrasound imaging system, a method for ultrasound imaging and a non-transitory computer readable medium that stores instructions executable by one or more processors to perform the method for ultrasound imaging are presented. The method includes convolving one or more base ultrasound pulses corresponding to a particular frequency with a desired code to generate an extended excitation wave. Further, the extended excitation wave is transmitted to a broadband ultrasound transducer to be transmitted towards the target. Subsequently, echo signals reflected back from the target in response to the extended excitation wave are received and de-convolved. One or more ultrasound images of the target corresponding to multiple frequencies are generated based on the de-convolved echo signals.

Abstract translation: 提供超声成像系统，用于超声成像的方法和存储可由一个或多个处理器执行以执行超声成像方法的指令的非暂时计算机可读介质。 该方法包括将对应于特定频率的一个或多个基本超声波脉冲与期望的代码进行卷积以产生扩展的激发波。 此外，扩展的激发波被传输到宽带超声换能器以朝向目标传送。 随后，响应于扩展的激发波反射回目标的回波信号被接收并去卷积。 基于去卷积回波信号生成对应于多个频率的目标的一个或多个超声图像。

公开(公告)号：US20150289851A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-15

申请号：US14438699

申请日：2013-10-30

Applicant: HITACHI ALOKA MEDICAL, LTD.

Inventor： Kazuhiro Kobayashi ,  Toru Watanabe

IPC: A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/12

CPC classification number: A61B8/546 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/445 ,  A61B8/4494 ,  B06B1/0629 ,  B06B2201/76

Abstract: A body-cavity-insertion-type probe wherein an electronic circuit board is provided via a relay board on a back surface side of an oscillator unit. A backing member is joined to a center region of a back surface of the electronic circuit board. A wiring sheet is joined to a peripheral region of the back surface. A rear wing and a front wing of the wiring sheet surround a backing case, and a right wing and a left wing of an exhaust heat sheet protrude outward via two slits formed in a heat dissipation shell and are fixed on an outer surface of the heat dissipation shell. Heat generated by the electronic circuit board is transmitted to the heat dissipation shell via the exhaust heat sheet or the backing case, and heat is dissipated by the heat dissipation shell as a whole.

Abstract translation: 一种体腔插入型探针，其中通过振荡器单元的背面侧上的中继板提供电子电路板。 背衬构件连接到电子电路板的后表面的中心区域。 接线片与背面的周边区域接合。 布线板的后翼和前翼围绕背衬壳体，排气加热片的右翼和左翼通过形成在散热壳中的两个狭缝向外突出并固定在热的外表面上 消散壳。 由电子电路板产生的热量经由排热板或背衬壳体传递到散热壳体，整个散热壳散热。

公开(公告)号：US20150282783A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14438694

申请日：2013-10-30

Applicant: HITACHI ALOKA MEDICAL, LTD.

Inventor： Hidetsugu Katsura ,  Hidemitsu Kobayashi ,  Takeo Yasuhara ,  Toru Watanabe

IPC: A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/12

CPC classification number: A61B8/445 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/4483 ,  A61B8/4488 ,  A61B8/483 ,  A61B8/546 ,  B06B1/0629 ,  B06B2201/76

Abstract: A body-cavity-insertion-type probe wherein an internal unit (internal assembly) has an oscillator unit, a relay board, and electronic circuit board, and a backing member. The backing member is retained in a state of being housed inside a backing case, and the backing case is retained by two recesses formed in an inside surface of a heat dissipation shell as a probe head case. An exhaust heat sheet is joined to a peripheral region of a back surface of the electronic circuit board. A rear wing and a front wing of the exhaust heat sheet are joined to the backing case.

Abstract translation: 一种体腔插入型探针，其中内部单元（内部组件）具有振荡器单元，继电器板和电子电路板以及背衬构件。 背衬构件被保持在背衬壳体的内部的状态，并且背衬壳体由作为探头头壳体的散热壳体的内表面中形成的两个凹部保持。 排气加热片接合到电子电路板的背面的周边区域。 排气加热片的后翼和前翼与后壳接合。

公开(公告)号：US09096418B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-04

申请号：US14012350

申请日：2013-08-28

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Seog-woo Hong ,  Dong-kyun Kim ,  Byung-gil Jeong ,  Seok-whan Chung

IPC: H01L29/84 ,  B81B3/00 ,  B81C1/00 ,  A61B8/00

CPC classification number: B81B3/0027 ,  A61B8/4483 ,  B06B1/0292 ,  B06B2201/76 ,  B81C1/00158

Abstract: An ultrasonic transducer and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The ultrasonic transducer includes a first electrode layer which is disposed to cover a conductive substrate and an inner wall and a top of a via hole penetrating a membrane and has a top surface at a same height as a top surface of the membrane; a second electrode layer which is disposed on a bottom surface of the conductive substrate to be spaced apart from the first electrode layer; and a top electrode which is disposed on the top surface of the membrane and which contacts the top surface of the first electrode layer.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种超声换能器及其制造方法。 超声波换能器包括：第一电极层，其设置成覆盖导电基底;内壁和通孔的顶部穿透膜，并且具有与膜的顶表面相同高度的顶表面; 第二电极层，设置在与第一电极层间隔开的导电基板的底表面上; 以及顶部电极，其设置在所述膜的顶表面上并与所述第一电极层的顶表面接触。

公开(公告)号：US09070862B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US13396230

申请日：2012-02-14

Applicant: Andreas Bibl ,  Hung-Fai Stephen Law ,  Kevin Von Essen ,  Mats G. Ottosson

Inventor： Andreas Bibl ,  Hung-Fai Stephen Law ,  Kevin Von Essen ,  Mats G. Ottosson

IPC: A61B8/00 ,  G10K11/00 ,  H04R17/00 ,  H01L41/04 ,  H01L41/08 ,  B06B1/06 ,  G10K11/32 ,  H01L41/316

CPC classification number: B06B1/0622 ,  B06B1/0207 ,  B06B1/0637 ,  B06B1/0644 ,  B06B2201/76 ,  G10K11/32 ,  H01L41/04 ,  H01L41/047 ,  H01L41/0805 ,  H01L41/09 ,  H01L41/098 ,  H01L41/316

Abstract: An ultrasonic piezoelectric transducer device includes a transducer array consisting of an array of vibrating elements, and a base to which the array of vibrating elements in the transducer array are attached. The base include integrated electrical interconnects for carrying driving signals and sensed signals between the vibrating elements and an external control circuit. The base can be an ASIC wafer that includes integrated circuitry for controlling the driving and processing the sensed signals. The interconnects and control circuits in the base fit substantially within an area below the array of multiple vibrating elements.

Abstract translation: 超声波压电换能器装置包括由振动元件阵列组成的换能器阵列，以及连接有换能器阵列中的振动元件阵列的基座。 基座包括用于承载驱动信号的集成电互连和振动元件与外部控制电路之间的感测信号。 基座可以是ASIC晶片，其包括用于控制驱动和处理感测信号的集成电路。 基座中的互连和控制电路基本上配合在多个振动元件阵列之下的区域内。

公开(公告)号：US20150032000A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-29

申请号：US14341255

申请日：2014-07-25

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Jun-ho PARK ,  Ki-wan CHOI ,  Hyoung-ki LEE

IPC: A61B8/08

CPC classification number: A61B8/485 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B8/4405 ,  A61B8/4472 ,  A61B8/4488 ,  A61B8/469 ,  A61B8/565 ,  B06B1/0622 ,  B06B2201/76 ,  G01S7/52022 ,  G01S7/52042 ,  G01S15/8915 ,  G10K11/34

Abstract: An ultrasound diagnostic method and apparatus determines a transmission condition for generating shear waves at two or more positions of an object, for each of a plurality of elements of a transducer, and generates an ultrasound signal transmitted to the object through a full aperture of the transducer, according to the transmission condition.

Abstract translation: 超声波诊断方法和装置确定用于在换能器的多个元件中的每一个上产生对象的两个或更多个位置处的剪切波的传输条件，并且通过传感器的全孔产生传输到对象的超声信号 ，根据传输条件。

公开(公告)号：US08767513B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US13887525

申请日：2013-05-06

Applicant: Olympus Medical Systems Corp. ,  Olympus Corporation

Inventor： Satoshi Yoshida ,  Katsuhiro Wakabayashi ,  Jin Hiraoka ,  Kazuya Matsumoto ,  Mamoru Hasegawa ,  Kazuhisa Karaki

IPC: G01S3/80 ,  B06B1/06 ,  H04B1/02 ,  G01S7/521 ,  H04R17/00

CPC classification number: G01S7/521 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/445 ,  A61B8/4494 ,  B06B1/02 ,  B06B1/0292 ,  B06B2201/76 ,  H04R17/00 ,  H04R31/00 ,  Y10T29/49005

Abstract: An ultrasound transducer array according to an embodiment includes a substrate, a plurality of groove-like recesses arranged at a predetermined interval on one surface of the substrate, a cell region arranged between the recesses on the one surface side of the substrate, a flexible film configured to cover the substrate and the cell region and having fragility lower than fragility of the substrate, and a dividing groove having a width smaller than a width of the recess and reaching from the other surface of the substrate to the flexible film in the recess.

Abstract translation: 根据实施例的超声波换能器阵列包括基板，在基板的一个表面上以预定间隔布置的多个凹槽状凹部，布置在基板的一个表面侧上的凹部之间的单元区域，柔性膜 被构造成覆盖基板和单元区域并且具有低于基板的脆性的脆性，以及宽度小于凹部的宽度并且从基板的另一个表面到达凹部中的柔性膜的分隔槽。

公开(公告)号：US20140104989A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US14055003

申请日：2013-10-16

Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

Inventor： Hiroshi MATSUDA

IPC: H04B11/00

CPC classification number: H04B11/00 ,  A61B8/4405 ,  A61B8/4411 ,  A61B8/4427 ,  A61B8/4483 ,  B06B1/0207 ,  B06B1/0622 ,  B06B2201/20 ,  B06B2201/55 ,  B06B2201/76 ,  G01N29/0654 ,  G01N29/262 ,  G01S7/5202 ,  G01S7/5208 ,  G01S7/52082 ,  G01S15/8925

Abstract: An ultrasonic measurement apparatus has an ultrasonic transducer device including an ultrasonic element array, a first through n-th first end-side terminal XA1 to XAn provided to a first end side, and a first through n-th second end-side terminal XB1 to XBn provided to a second end side opposing the first end side; a first transmission circuit outputting first drive signals VTA1 to VTAn to the first through n-th first end-side terminals XA1 to XAn; and a second transmission circuit outputting second drive signals VTB1 to VTBn to the first through n-th second end-side terminals XB1 to XBn.

Abstract translation: 超声波测量装置具有包括超声波元件阵列，设置在第一端侧的第一至第n第一端侧端子XA1〜XAn以及第一至第n端子侧端子XB1〜 XBn设置在与第一端侧相对的第二端侧; 第一传输电路，将第一驱动信号VTA1至VTAn输出到第一至第n第一端侧端子XA1至XAn; 以及第二传输电路，将第二驱动信号VTB1至VTBn输出到第一至第n个第二端侧端子XB1至XBn。