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Devices, systems, and methods for controlling field of view in imaging systems
US9107640B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9107640-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213679719-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2012 |
| Priority date | Oct 31, 2011 |
| Publication date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
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Devices, systems, and methods for controlling the field of view in imaging systems are provided. For example, in one embodiment an imaging system includes a flexible elongate member sized and shaped for use within an internal structure of a patient, an imaging transducer positioned within the distal portion of the flexible elongate member, an imaging marker positioned to be detectable within a field of view of the imaging transducer, and a controller in communication with the flexible elongate member and configured to adjust a control signal of the flexible elongate member based on the detection of the imaging marker in data received from the flexible elongate member in order to achieve a desired field of view for the imaging transducer.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of controlling an imaging device, the method comprising: receiving imaging data from an oscillating imaging element of the imaging device, the oscillating imaging element including an ultrasound transducer and the oscillating imaging element positioned within a distal end of a flexible elongate member sized and shaped for positioning within an internal structure of a patient, wherein the imaging device includes a housing disposed at the distal end,…
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- What does patent US9107640B2 cover?
- Devices, systems, and methods for controlling the field of view in imaging systems are provided. For example, in one embodiment an imaging system includes a flexible elongate member sized and shaped for use within an internal structure of a patient, an imaging transducer positioned within the distal portion of the flexible elongate member, an imaging marker positioned to be detectable within a …
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- Volcano Corp
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- Primary CPC classification A61B1/00006. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 18 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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