Patent Issued for Needle with multiple sensors (USPTO 12064137).

A patent has been issued to Koninklijke Philips N.V. for a needle with multiple sensors. The invention aims to improve the visibility of needles under ultrasound guidance by using ultrasound receivers near the tip of the needle. The sensors generate signals that indicate the proximity of the ultrasound beams, allowing for accurate tracking of the needle's position. The patent describes different configurations of sensors and electrical traces that can be used in the medical device. [Extracted from the article]