Patents Assigned to STC.UNM & University of New Mexico
  • Three-dimensional, ultrasonic transducer arrays, methods of making ultrasonic transducer arrays, and devices including ultrasonic transducer arrays
    Patent number: 8803259
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and associated methods of forming the systems and/or apparatus may include imaging devices that may comprise multiple arrays of ultrasonic transducer elements for use in a variety of applications. These multiple arrays of ultrasonic transducer elements can be arranged to form a three-dimensional imaging device. Non-coplanar arrays of ultrasonic transducer elements can be coupled together. These imaging devices may be used as medical imaging devices. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: STC.UNM & University of New Mexico
    Inventor: Jingkuang Chen