Systems and methods for locating blood vessels
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1. A method for locating a blood vessel, comprising the steps of:
- transmitting waves into a body part through which a blood vessel runs;
detecting reflections of the waves;
determining a location of the blood vessel responsive to detecting the reflections of the waves; and
providing a visual indication at a location that is adjacent to the blood vessel, the visual indication being provided via a device that is attached to the body part.
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Abstract
A method for locating a blood vessel includes transmitting waves into a body part through which a blood vessel runs, detecting reflections of the waves, determining a location of the blood vessel responsive to detecting the reflections of the waves, and providing a visual indication at a location that is adjacent to the blood vessel.
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12 Claims
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1. A method for locating a blood vessel, comprising the steps of:
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transmitting waves into a body part through which a blood vessel runs;
detecting reflections of the waves;
determining a location of the blood vessel responsive to detecting the reflections of the waves; and
providing a visual indication at a location that is adjacent to the blood vessel, the visual indication being provided via a device that is attached to the body part. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A system comprising:
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a transmitter configured to transmit waves into a body part through which a blood vessel runs;
a receiver configured to receive reflections of the waves transmitted by the transmitter;
a processor that is programmed to determine a location of the blood vessel responsive to the receiver receiving the reflections of the waves; and
a display device that is configured to provide a visual indication at a location that is adjacent to the blood vessel responsive to the processor determining the location of the blood vessel;
wherein the system is configured to be attached to the body part. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for locating a blood vessel, comprising the steps of:
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means for transmitting waves into a body part through which a blood vessel runs;
means for detecting reflections of the waves;
means for determining a location of the blood vessel responsive to detecting the reflections of the waves;
means for providing a visual indication at a location that is adjacent to the blood vessel; and
means for attaching the system to the body part. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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