APPARATUS AND METHOD OF TRANSMITTING ULTRASOUND

摘要

Provided are methods and apparatuses of transmitting ultrasound by adjusting positions of a plurality of ultrasound generating elements within an applicator to direct the ultrasound waves at a position desired by a user.

主权项

1. An ultrasound apparatus comprising:
a transducer comprising a plurality of ultrasound generating elements controlled independent of each other and configured to emit ultrasound waves at positions adjusted according to calculated displacements; a plurality of actuators configured to adjust position of the plurality of ultrasound generating elements; a displacement calculator configured to calculate displacements of the plurality of ultrasound generating elements based on a position of an object to be irradiated with ultrasound waves; a displacement adjuster configured to control the plurality of actuators based on the calculated displacements; and a driver configured to drive the plurality of ultrasound generating elements.