Beamforming in ultrasound imaging systems to correct for refraction of ultrasound by transducer elements

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12201479
APP PUB NO 20240041435A1
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18491864

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In one embodiment, a method is provided. The method includes transmitting a set of ultrasound waves to towards a target area. The set of ultrasound waves are transmitted by a set of ultrasound elements. The set of ultrasound elements are positioned at different locations in a transducer assembly. The method also includes receiving a set of reflections of the set of ultrasound waves. The set of reflections of the set of ultrasound waves are received by the set of ultrasound elements. The method further includes determining a set of correction values for the set of ultrasound elements. Each correction value of the set of correction values represents a refraction of one reflection of the set of reflections as the one reflection passes through a respective ultrasound element of the set of ultrasound elements. The method further includes generating imaging data based on the set of reflections of the set of ultrasound waves and the set of correction values for the set of ultrasound elements.

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FUJIFILM SONOSITE INCBOTHELL WA

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Hansen, Michael Bothell, US 92 2389

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