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    FILTERING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUPRESSION OF NON-STATIONARY REVERBERATION IN ULTRASOUND IMAGES
    2.
    发明申请
    FILTERING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUPRESSION OF NON-STATIONARY REVERBERATION IN ULTRASOUND IMAGES 审中-公开
    用于超声波图像中非静态反射的滤波系统和方法

    公开(公告)号：US20130204135A1

    公开(公告)日：2013-08-08

    申请号：US13758826

    申请日：2013-02-04

    Applicant: John Kucewicz ,  Francesco P. Curra ,  Gregory P. Darlington ,  Lee D. Dunbar ,  Peter J. Kaczkowski ,  Justin Reed

    Inventor： John Kucewicz ,  Francesco P. Curra ,  Gregory P. Darlington ,  Lee D. Dunbar ,  Peter J. Kaczkowski ,  Justin Reed

    IPC: G06T5/00

    Abstract: The present technology is generally directed to filtering systems and methods for suppression of reverberation artifacts in ultrasound images. In some embodiments, a method of obtaining a filtered ultrasound image includes taking a first ultrasound image of a target tissue using an applicator. At least a portion of the applicator is moved such that the reverberation artifact ultrasound path length changes relative to the first position of the applicator. A second ultrasound image of the target tissue is then taken. The first and second ultrasound images are synthesized using at least one filtering method. The filtering method attenuates or removes reverberation artifacts in the synthesized ultrasound image.

    Abstract translation: 本技术通常涉及用于抑制超声图像中的混响伪影的滤波系统和方法。 在一些实施例中，获得滤波的超声图像的方法包括使用施用器取得目标组织的第一超声图像。 移动施加器的至少一部分，使得混响伪像超声波路径长度相对于施加器的第一位置改变。 然后拍摄目标组织的第二超声图像。 使用至少一种滤波方法合成第一和第二超声波图像。 滤波方法衰减或去除合成超声图像中的混响伪像。

    Multilayer ultrasound transducer devices for high power transmission and wide-band reception and associated systems and methods
    4.
    发明授权
    Multilayer ultrasound transducer devices for high power transmission and wide-band reception and associated systems and methods 有权
    用于高功率传输和宽带接收的多层超声波换能器以及相关的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号：US08500643B2

    公开(公告)日：2013-08-06

    申请号：US13158299

    申请日：2011-06-10

    Applicant: Francesco P. Curra ,  Peter J. Kaczkowski ,  Neil R. Owen

    Inventor： Francesco P. Curra ,  Peter J. Kaczkowski ,  Neil R. Owen

    IPC: A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/14

    CPC classification number: A61B8/4444 ,  A61B8/4477 ,  A61B8/4494 ,  A61B8/461 ,  A61B8/5207 ,  A61B2090/378 ,  A61N7/02 ,  B06B1/064 ,  G01S15/8913

    Abstract: Multilayer ultrasound transducer devices for high power transmission and wide-band reception and associated methods and systems are disclosed herein. An ultrasound transducer device in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology, for example, can include a first array of first transducers and a second array of second transducers that are oriented substantially parallel to one another. The first transducers can include a first piezoelectric material that is configured to transmit acoustic waves, and the second transducers can include a second piezoelectric material that is configured to receive echoes from the acoustic waves. The ultrasound transducer device can further include an electrical connection layer between the first and second arrays that is electrically coupled to the first and second transducers.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于高功率传输和宽带接收的多层超声换能器装置及相关方法和系统。 例如，根据本技术的实施例的超声换能器装置可以包括基本上彼此平行取向的第一换能器的第一阵列和第二换能器的第二阵列。 第一换能器可以包括被配置为传输声波的第一压电材料，并且第二换能器可以包括被配置为从声波接收回波的第二压电材料。 超声换能器装置还可以包括电连接到第一和第二换能器的第一和第二阵列之间的电连接层。

    Non-invasive temperature estimation technique for HIFU therapy monitoring using backscattered ultrasound
    6.
    发明授权
    Non-invasive temperature estimation technique for HIFU therapy monitoring using backscattered ultrasound 有权
    使用反向散射超声的HIFU治疗监测的非侵入性温度估计技术

    公开(公告)号：US08016757B2

    公开(公告)日：2011-09-13

    申请号：US11537416

    申请日：2006-09-29

    Applicant: Peter J. Kaczkowski ,  Ajay Anand

    Inventor： Peter J. Kaczkowski ,  Ajay Anand

    IPC: A61B8/00

    CPC classification number: A61B5/015 ,  A61B8/485 ,  A61B8/5223 ,  A61B8/587 ,  A61N7/02

    Abstract: Ultrasound data are collected from a thermal source and a mass of tissue before initiating therapy to measure two parameters of the bio-heat transfer equation (BHTE). The parameters are the thermal diffusivity (K) of the tissue and the magnitude of the thermal source (Q). Once the parameters have been obtained, the BHTE can be calibrated to the specific mass of tissue and the specific thermal source. The calibrated BHTE can be used to generate a temperature dependence curve calibrated to the thermal source and tissue, and spatio-temporal temperature maps, to facilitate pre-therapy planning. During therapy, ultrasound data are collected to determine if Q changes during therapy, and if so, the BHTE is recalibrated using the new Q value, increasing an accuracy of the temperature estimations.

    Abstract translation: 在开始治疗之前，从热源和组织块收集超声数据，以测量生物传热方程（BHTE）的两个参数。 参数是组织的热扩散系数（K）和热源的大小（Q）。 一旦获得了参数，就可以将BHTE校准到组织的特定质量和特定的热源。 校准的BHTE可用于产生校准到热源和组织以及时空温度图的温度依赖曲线，以便于治疗前计划。 在治疗期间，收集超声数据以确定治疗期间Q是否发生变化，如果是，则使用新的Q值重新校准BHTE，从而提高温度估计的准确度。

    Method and apparatus for preparing organs and tissues for laparoscopic surgery
    8.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for preparing organs and tissues for laparoscopic surgery 有权
    用于腹腔镜手术的器官和组织的制备方法和装置

    公开(公告)号：US09198635B2

    公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

    申请号：US11464118

    申请日：2006-08-11

    Applicant: Lawrence A. Crum ,  Peter J. Kaczkowski ,  Stuart B. Mitchell ,  Michael R. Bailey

    Inventor： Lawrence A. Crum ,  Peter J. Kaczkowski ,  Stuart B. Mitchell ,  Michael R. Bailey

    IPC: A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/06 ,  A61F7/02 ,  A61B8/13 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B17/00

    CPC classification number: A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/06 ,  A61B8/13 ,  A61B8/4272 ,  A61B17/320092 ,  A61B2017/00243 ,  A61B2017/00575 ,  A61F7/02

    Abstract: High intensity ultrasound (HIU) is used to facilitate surgical procedures, such as a laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, with minimal bleeding. An apparatus is configured to emit HIU from one or more transducers that are attached to a minimally invasive surgical instrument. Such a tool preferably can provide sufficient clamping pressure to collapse blood vessels' walls, so that they will be sealed by the application of the HIU, and by the resulting thermal ablation and tissue cauterization. Such an instrument can provide feedback to the user that the lesion is completely transmural and that blood flow to the region distal of the line of thermal ablation has ceased. Similar instruments having opposed arms can be configured for use in conventional surgical applications as well. Instruments can be implemented with transducers on only one arm, and an ultrasound reflective material disposed on the other arm.

    Abstract translation: 高强度超声（HIU）用于促进外科手术，如腹腔镜部分肾切除术，出血少。 一种装置被配置为从附接到微创外科器械的一个或多个换能器发射HIU。 这种工具优选地可以提供足够的夹紧压力来折叠血管的壁，使得它们将通过施加HIU而被密封，并且通过所得到的热消融和组织烧灼。 这样的仪器可以向使用者提供病变完全透壁并且到达热消融线的远端区域的血液流动已经停止的反馈。 具有相对臂的类似器械也可以被配置为用于常规外科应用。 仪器可以在仅一个臂上的换能器和设置在另一个臂上的超声反射材料实现。

    MULTILAYER ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER DEVICES FOR HIGH POWER TRANSMISSION AND WIDE-BAND RECEPTION AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    9.
    发明申请
    MULTILAYER ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER DEVICES FOR HIGH POWER TRANSMISSION AND WIDE-BAND RECEPTION AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS 有权
    用于高功率传输和宽带接收的多层超声波传感器设备及相关系统和方法

    公开(公告)号：US20120172721A1

    公开(公告)日：2012-07-05

    申请号：US13158299

    申请日：2011-06-10

    Applicant: Francesco P. Curra ,  Peter J. Kaczkowski ,  Neil R. Owen

    Inventor： Francesco P. Curra ,  Peter J. Kaczkowski ,  Neil R. Owen

    IPC: A61B8/14 ,  A61N7/00

    CPC classification number: A61B8/4444 ,  A61B8/4477 ,  A61B8/4494 ,  A61B8/461 ,  A61B8/5207 ,  A61B2090/378 ,  A61N7/02 ,  B06B1/064 ,  G01S15/8913

    Abstract: Multilayer ultrasound transducer devices for high power transmission and wide-band reception and associated methods and systems are disclosed herein. An ultrasound transducer device in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology, for example, can include a first array of first transducers and a second array of second transducers that are oriented substantially parallel to one another. The first transducers can include a first piezoelectric material that is configured to transmit acoustic waves, and the second transducers can include a second piezoelectric material that is configured to receive echoes from the acoustic waves. The ultrasound transducer device can further include an electrical connection layer between the first and second arrays that is electrically coupled to the first and second transducers.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于高功率传输和宽带接收的多层超声换能器装置及相关方法和系统。 例如，根据本技术的实施例的超声换能器装置可以包括基本上彼此平行取向的第一换能器的第一阵列和第二换能器的第二阵列。 第一换能器可以包括被配置为传输声波的第一压电材料，并且第二换能器可以包括被配置为从声波接收回波的第二压电材料。 超声换能器装置还可以包括电连接到第一和第二换能器的第一和第二阵列之间的电连接层。

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