JP7346541B2 - トランスデューサ要素のアレイを使用した超音波撮像システム及び撮像方法 - Google Patents

トランスデューサ要素のアレイを使用した超音波撮像システム及び撮像方法 Download PDF

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JP7346541B2
JP7346541B2 JP2021502584A JP2021502584A JP7346541B2 JP 7346541 B2 JP7346541 B2 JP 7346541B2 JP 2021502584 A JP2021502584 A JP 2021502584A JP 2021502584 A JP2021502584 A JP 2021502584A JP 7346541 B2 JP7346541 B2 JP 7346541B2
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