SonixEmbrace



SonixEmbrace is a new automated breast ultrasound scanning (ABUS) research tool. Using a patented 360 degree rotating concave ultrasound transducer, SonixEmbrace captures realistic, uncompressed images of a breast, while the patient lies in a comfortable, prone position. Integrated with the Sonix Research platform, the system captures gigabytes of raw data, which is ideal for cancer detection research and treatment monitoring.

SonixEmbrace automatically captures high resolution images of a full breast in two to four minutes. Compared to freehand ultrasound systems, the SonixEmbrace system is at least five times faster and less prone to imaging variations caused by differences in scanning methods.

SonixEmbrace is designed to capture natural, uncompressed images of the breast. The patient lies face forward on the bed while the rotating ultrasound transducer captures up to 800 slices of ultra high resolution images. Once collected the data from the scans is downloaded to the ultrasound platform in raw RF or B image format. Volumes may also be rendered in 3D viewing software or on a stand-alone desktop application.

Here are some quick specifications that the researcher should be aware of before using the device for research:
 * ABUSTransducer
 * Number of elements: 384
 * Center frequency: 10MHz
 * Sampling frequency: 40MHz
 * Radius: -120mm
 * Element height: 1mm
 * Element pitch: 300um
 * Foot print: 115mm

Data Acquisition with ABUS


With the ability to capture raw B mode images and 16 bit RF data, applying new cancer detection algorithms such as elastography has never been easier. The SonixDAQ plugs into the Sonix research platform to capture pre-beamformed volumetric images from for shear wave imaging and photo-acoustic applications (Sonix does not provide laser setup).