WO2004052081A3 - Ultrasonic detection of ear disorders - Google Patents

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WO2004052081A3
WO2004052081A3 PCT/US2003/040144 US0340144W WO2004052081A3 WO 2004052081 A3 WO2004052081 A3 WO 2004052081A3 US 0340144 W US0340144 W US 0340144W WO 2004052081 A3 WO2004052081 A3 WO 2004052081A3
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ear
transducers
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ultrasonic detection
ear disorders
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Jan Lewandowski
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Biomec Inc
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B8/00—Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
    • A61B8/44—Constructional features of the ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic diagnostic device
    • A61B8/4483—Constructional features of the ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic diagnostic device characterised by features of the ultrasound transducer
    • A61B8/4488—Constructional features of the ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic diagnostic device characterised by features of the ultrasound transducer the transducer being a phased array
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/12—Audiometering
    • A61B5/121—Audiometering evaluating hearing capacity
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/68—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient
    • A61B5/6801—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient specially adapted to be attached to or worn on the body surface
    • A61B5/6813—Specially adapted to be attached to a specific body part
    • A61B5/6814—Head
    • A61B5/6815—Ear
    • A61B5/6817—Ear canal
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B8/00—Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
    • A61B8/12—Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves in body cavities or body tracts, e.g. by using catheters

Abstract

An apparatus (10) and method for detecting an ear disorder. The apparatus (10) includes structure (16) for transmitting and receiving a plurality of signals to interact with an ear, and includes structure for directing the plurality of signals along different directions. In one example, the apparatus includes a plurality of transducers (26), each for interacting with a different ear portion. The transducers (26) may be in a curved array (28’). A determination as to which of the transducers (26) is operable to provide an accurate indication of the detected ear disorder can be made. The transducers (26) can be operated sequentially. In general, the method includes transmitting and receiving a plurality of signals to interact with an ear for ear disorder detection, and directing the plurality of signals along different directions.
PCT/US2003/040144 2002-12-06 2003-12-05 Ultrasonic detection of ear disorders WO2004052081A2 (en)

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EP03799939A EP1578278A4 (en) 2002-12-06 2003-12-05 Ultrasonic detection of ear disorders
AU2003299655A AU2003299655A1 (en) 2002-12-06 2003-12-05 Ultrasonic detection of ear disorders
JP2005511964A JP4617259B2 (en) 2002-12-06 2003-12-05 Ultrasonic detection of ear disorders

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