Transducer with spatial sensor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6517491
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09702328

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An ultrasound system comprising an ultrasound unit and a transducer. The transducer including a transducer housing integrating at least one element integrated and a first spatial locator unit. The ultrasound unit includes an imaging unit that receives an echo signal from the at least one element of the transducer and outputs echo data. A second spatial locator unit, in communication with the first spatial locator unit, is integrated with the ultrasound unit. The second spatial locator unit enables the determination of a location of the transducer housing.

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  • KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.;KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chang, Showna Hsu-Hwa Somerville, MA 4 19
Thiele, Karl E Andover, MA 21 723

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