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This chapter concerns the experimental evaluations of our custom-built array when connected to and controlled by a SonixTablet system (Ultrasonix™ Analogic Ultrasound, Richmond, BC). The purpose of these evaluations was to demonstrate functionality under relatively ideal circumstances, representing a first step toward bone imaging with a low-frequency radial array. Following the fabrication of the radial array prototype, software was then developed to interface the prototype with an Ultrasonix™ system. This platform is one of the few that allows access to the data acquisition toolbox. Its research platform allows the user to store, modify, and conduct signal processing on the raw radio frequency (RF) data obtained by each element of the array.
This chapter is primarily based on Manbachi et al. (2016).
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Manbachi, A. (2016). Experimental Evaluation of the Array Performance. In: Towards Ultrasound-guided Spinal Fusion Surgery. Springer Theses. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29832-0_6
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