Techniques for calculating ultrasonic integrated backscatter using frequency or time domain techniques

摘要

Apparatus for deriving signals indicating a condition of tissue within an area by launching spaced supersonic pulses into a body under examination and detecting the power of supersonic waves scattered from locations along a plurality of known paths. Gain control elements are provided for compensating for changes in amplitude of the scattered supersonic waves resulting from their passage through blood or tissue, the increased attenuation with frequency of the spectrum of the launched pulses and the focussing of the launched pulses. Compensation for ring- down and the attenuation of the chest wall is also provided.