IL140280A - Method and apparatus for harmonic imaging using multiple focal zones - Google Patents
Method and apparatus for harmonic imaging using multiple focal zonesInfo
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| US09/298,814 US6108572A (en) | 1998-03-31 | 1999-04-23 | Method and apparatus for harmonic imaging using multiple focal zones |
| PCT/US2000/008106 WO2000065371A1 (en) | 1999-04-23 | 2000-03-27 | Method and apparatus for harmonic imaging using multiple focal zones |
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