Novelty:
Ultrasound imaging system for tracking clinical outcomes.
Value Proposition:
Tool tracking/guidance is pivotal to determining operation success and guaranteeing clinical outcome. The proposed invention consists of modified tools that can be incorporated into most commercial ultrasonic imaging systems. Expensive ultrasound systems do not need to be replaced. A one-time addition of external electronics to the system coupled with tools containing the proposed enhancements is all that will be needed to make use of the proposed invention. The proposed invention solves this problem by creating an “active reflection” imaging system in which modified interventional tools are used.
Technical Details:
Johns Hopkins researchers have developed an imaging system in which modified interventional tools are used. The tools are modified so that the relevant portions of the tools contain a device that can detect the ultrasonic field and emit an ultrasonic pulse. Detection of the ultrasonic field is relayed to external electronics, which interpret the field signal and transmit a signal back to the probe, telling it to emit one or more ultrasonic pulses. When integrated with a commercial ultrasound system, this strength may be used to determine probe location in when viewed in the ultrasonic system. Multiple pulse emitters on the modified tools can be used to determine orientation of the device with most conventional ultrasound systems.
Looking for Partners:
To develop and commercialize the technology as an ultrasound imaging system.
Stage of Development:
Pre-Clinical
Data Availability:
Under CDA / NDA
Publications/Associated Cases:
Not available at this time
