{HEAD ~ The method} includes: selecting {TAIL ~ a first combination} of transmission elements from among multiple transmission elements, wherein the first combination of transmission elements includes at least two transmission elements adjacent to each other; and vibrating the transmission surfaces of the first combination of transmission elements in a substantially same phase to transmit the ultrasonic wave with a first directivity 
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{ HEAD ~ The method } includes : selecting { TAIL ~ a first combination } of transmission elements from among multiple transmission elements , wherein the first combination of transmission elements includes at least two transmission elements adjacent to each other ; and vibrating the transmission surfaces of the first combination of transmission elements in a substantially same phase to transmit the ultrasonic wave with a first directivity
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