Method and apparatus of logicalizing and determining orientation of an insertion end of a probe within a biotic structure
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Aug 20, 1996
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Mar 16, 1995
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Apr 26, 1994
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A method and apparatus is provided for localizing and determining orientation of an insertion end of a probe have diagnostic or therapeutic utility within a biotic structure. The apparatus includes a probe with a directional acoustic transmitter attached to a tip of the catheter and a power supply for energizing the directional acoustic transmitter. The apparatus also includes an ultrasonic imaging system for displaying positional information of the catheter and an orientation indicating representation of a signal from the directional acoustic transmitter.
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