Patent ID: 6322527
Filing Date: 2001-11-27
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
A therapeutic ultrasonic composite comprising:a) a transducer;b) an integrated circuit unit physically disposed on the transducer, comprisingsignal generation circuitry for generating a driving signal for the transducer, a timer that interfaces with the signal generation circuitry for controlling the signal generation circuitry and capable of being activated by control signals received from an external control source, and a control interface for receiving control signals from an external control source, the signal generation circuitry, timer, and control interface housed on the integrated circuit unit;c) a driving interface between the signal generation circuitry and the transducer;wherein the signal generation circuitry is capable of generating driving signals, the interface is capable of carrying the driving signals, and the driving signals are capable of driving the transducer, which is capable of emitting therapeutic ultrasound.