Dan Inbar

Time gain compensation for ultrasonic medical imaging systems

Time gain compensation is provided on an automatic basis by storing an amplification gain function for an amplifier operating on the received signals and automatically varying the function until the intensity versus time functions of the received signal is substantially flat.

Lithotripsy system having an ultrasonic calculi locator

A calculi locator is provided using an ultrasound transducer in combination with shock wave generator. Various means are provided for assuring coincidence of ultrasound obtained images of the calculi, the actual location of the calculi and of the target focal point of the shock wave generator means.