Patents Assigned to Ultrasound Detection Systems, LLC
  • Patent number: 7025725
    Abstract: A three-dimensional (3-D) ultrasound computed tomography (UCT) system for providing a 3-D image of a target is presented. The 3-D UCT system includes an imaging chamber having a plurality of piezoelectric elements. The plurality of piezoelectric elements are arranged as a plurality of cylindrical rings. When activated, the plurality of piezoelectric elements generate and receive an ultrasound signal in a cone beam form. The 3-D UCT system also includes a processor coupled to the imaging chamber. The processor receives and processes the ultrasound signal and constructs the 3-D image of the target. A display device is also included with the 3-D UCT system. The display device exhibits the 3-D image of the target for analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Ultrasound Detection Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Donald P. Dione, Lawrence H. Staib, Wayne Smith
  • Patent number: 6878115
    Abstract: A three-dimensional (3-D) ultrasound computed tomography (UCT) system for providing a 3-D image of a target is presented. The 3-D UCT system includes an imaging chamber having a plurality of piezoelectric elements. The plurality of piezoelectric elements are arranged as a plurality of cylindrical rings. When activated, the plurality of piezoelectric elements generate and receive an ultrasound signal in a cone beam form. The 3-D UCT system also includes a processor coupled to the imaging chamber. The processor receives and processes the ultrasound signal and constructs the 3-D image of the target. A display device is also included with the 3-D UCT system. The display device exhibits the 3-D image of the target for analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Ultrasound Detection Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Donald P. Dione, Lawrence H. Staib, Wayne Smith