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Method and apparatus for fixing the anatomical orientation of a displayed ultrasound generated image

  • US 6,248,075 B1
  • Filed: 02/21/2000
  • Issued: 06/19/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/26/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A diagnostic apparatus for use with a patient having a body defining an exterior surface, the apparatus comprising:

  • a catheter, carrying a first ultrasonic transducer for transmitting ultrasound and receiving resultant echoes, adapted to be inserted into the patient'"'"'s body;

    a second ultrasonic transducer adapted to be placed in spaced relation to the catheter at one of a location within the patient'"'"'s body and a location associated with the exterior surface of the patient'"'"'s body;

    a display device for displaying an image corresponding to the echoes received by the first ultrasonic transducer and defining an angular orientation; and

    a processing device, operably connected to at least the first and second ultrasonic transducers, including means for comparing the angular orientation of the image to a predetermined angular orientation and means for reorienting the image.

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