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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 29, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 23, 2008
David N. Roundhill, Woodinville, WA (US);
David N. Roundhill, Woodinville, WA (US);
Koninklijke Philips N.V., Eindhoven, NL;
Abstract
An ultrasonic transducer assembly () for diagnostic imaging is provided. The ultrasonic transducer includes an elongated housing () that is configured and dimensioned to accommodate applicable anatomical constraints. The assembly includes a sensor assembly () that includes a two-dimensional matrix array of transducer elements () and a translation mechanism () to physically translate the two-dimensional matrix array of transducer elements () through a field of view of approximately 140 degrees by 80 degrees. An articulation control mechanism () allows a clinician to move the tip () of the ultrasonic transducer () into a desired imaging position, e.g., for fetal imaging.