УЛЬТРАЗВУКОВОЙ ЗОНД С КОРПУСОМ И СМЕННЫМ НАКОНЕЧНИКОМ

Группа изобретений относится к медицинской технике, а именно к средствам ультразвукового зондирования. Ультразвуковой зонд содержит сменный наконечник, корпус ультразвукового зонда и процессор, при этом сменный наконечник содержит по меньшей мере один ультразвуковой преобразователь для излучения и приема ультразвуковых сигналов, по меньшей мере один электрический контакт наконечника для взаимодействия с электрическим соединителем, запоминающее устройство и/или микросхему RFID, пригодные для хранения данных, относящихся к сменному наконечнику, соединитель наконечника для скрепления сменного наконечника с корпусом ультразвукового зонда, причем корпус ультразвукового зонда характеризуется тем, что он содержит соединитель корпуса зонда для взаимодействия с соединителем наконечника сменного наконечника, электродинамический привод для взаимодействия с по меньшей мере одним ультразвуковым преобразователем, при этом электродинамический привод приспособлен для генерирования низкочастотного импульса ...

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ КОСМЕТИЧЕСКОЙ ОБРАБОТКИ И ВИЗУАЛИЗАЦИИ

Изобретение относится к медицинской технике, а именно к средствам для ультразвуковой косметической обработки. Система для эстетической визуализации и обработки содержит ручной зонд, включающий первое управляющее устройство, обеспечивающее ультразвуковую визуализацию, второе управляющее устройство, обеспечивающее обработку ультразвуком, перемещающий механизм для направления обработки ультразвуком отдельных тепловых областей воздействия, и сменные преобразующие модули. Перемещающий механизм содержит магнитный соединитель, расположенный между ручным зондом и первым и вторым преобразующими модулями. Способ выполнения косметической процедуры на субъекте осуществляют с использованием системы для эстетической визуализации и обработки. Способ выполнения косметической обработки проводят системой для косметической обработки, содержащей управляющее устройство для управления функцией обработки ультразвуком, и ручной зонд, выполненный с возможностью направления обработки ультразвуком посредством обеспечения ...

УЛЬТРАЗВУКОВАЯ СИСТЕМА С ПРОЦЕССОРНЫМ ЭЛЕКТРОННЫМ КЛЮЧОМ

Изобретение относится к медицинской технике. Ультразвуковая система для медицинской диагностики содержит беспроводной ультразвуковой зонд, содержащий средство радиосвязи и сконфигурированный для приема сигналов управления ультразвуковым зондом и посылки данных линейной развертки ультразвукового изображения на основании сигналов управления, процессорный электронный ключ, имеющий цифровой процессор для запуска операционной системы и управляющей программы ультразвуковой системы и для запуска средства радиосвязи, электронный ключ, сконфигурированный для приема команд пользовательского интерфейса для процедуры визуализации, посылки сигналов управления ультразвуковым зондом на ультразвуковой зонд, приема сигналов данных строк изображения от зонда, и выполнения обработки изображения для принятых сигналов данных строк изображения для создания ультразвукового изображения для отображения его на дисплее, и дисплей, связанный с процессорным электронным ключом и сконфигурированный для отображения ультразвукового ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ УЛЬТРАЗВУКОВОЙ ВИЗУАЛИЗАЦИИ, УПРАВЛЯЕМОЕ МОБИЛЬНЫМ УСТРОЙСТВОМ ОТОБРАЖЕНИЯ, И УЛЬТРАЗВУКОВАЯ СИСТЕМА ВИЗУАЛИЗАЦИИ

Группа изобретений относится к медицинской технике, а именно к средствам ультразвуковой визуализации. Станция для получения ультразвуковых изображений для использования вместе с мобильным устройством в ультразвуковой системе визуализации, в которой мобильное устройство отображения имеет второй блок памяти для хранения второй операционной системы для управления мобильным устройством отображения, при этом станция содержит решетку преобразователей, аппаратный узел для получения изображения для управления решеткой преобразователей, приема принимаемого ультразвукового сигнала и предоставления данных изображения, первый блок памяти, в котором хранится первая операционная система для управления ультразвуковой системой визуализации, и интерфейсный узел для разъемного соединения мобильного устройства отображения со станцией, причем первая операционная система выполнена с возможностью управления ультразвуковой системой визуализации, включающей в себя мобильное устройство отображения, а ультразвуковая ...

УЛЬТРАЗВУКОВОЙ ЗОНД С КОРПУСОМ И СМЕННЫМ НАКОНЕЧНИКОМ

УЛЬТРАЗВУКОВАЯ СИСТЕМА С ПРОЦЕССОРНЫМ ЭЛЕКТРОННЫМ КЛЮЧОМ

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ КОСМЕТИЧЕСКОЙ ОБРАБОТКИ И ВИЗУАЛИЗАЦИИ

... 1. Система для косметической обработки, содержащая:преобразующий модуль, содержащий корпус, обрабатывающий преобразующий элемент, выполненный с возможностью обработки ультразвуком, и перемещающий механизм,причем перемещающий механизм выполнен с возможностью перемещения обрабатывающего преобразующего элемента для обработки ультразвуком в виде последовательности областей теплового воздействия под поверхностью кожи,корпус содержит акустически прозрачный элемент и жидкую соединяющую среду, акустически связанную с акустически прозрачным элементом,преобразующий модуль выполнен с возможностью взаимозаменяемого соединения с ручным зондом и с возможностью обработки ультразвуком слоя ткани на определенной глубине ткани.2. Система для косметической обработки по п. 1, дополнительно содержащая визуализирующий элемент для визуализации ткани под поверхностью кожи.3. Система для косметической обработки по п. 2, в которой визуализирующий элемент размещен в ручном зонде или преобразующем модуле.4. Система ...

СОСТЫКОВЫВАЕМЫЕ УЛЬТРАЗВУКОВЫЕ СИСТЕМЫ И СПОСОБ ИХ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ

... 1. Способ использования компактной ультразвуковой системы с крупногабаритной ультразвуковой системой, включающий в себя этапы, на которых: ! выполняют диагностическую визуализацию пациента посредством использования компактной ультразвуковой системы; ! перемещают упомянутую компактную ультразвуковую систему к крупногабаритной ультразвуковой системе; и ! модифицируют упомянутую крупногабаритную ультразвуковую систему так, чтобы упомянутая компактная ультразвуковая система состыковалась с упомянутой крупногабаритной ультразвуковой системой таким образом, чтобы между упомянутой крупногабаритной ультразвуковой системой и упомянутой компактной ультразвуковой системой существовало электрическое соединение. ! 2. Способ по п.1, в котором упомянутое электрическое соединение является беспроводным соединением. ! 3. Способ по п.1, в котором упомянутое электрическое соединение является проводным соединением. ! 4. Способ по п.1, дополнительно включающий в себя физическое соединение между упомянутой крупногабаритной ...

Modulares Intensivtherapiegerät

Die Erfindung betrifft ein modulares Intensivtherapiegerät (1), umfassend ein Basismodul (10) mit einer Vorderseite (100) und einer Rückseite (101) sowie mehrere mit dem Basismodul (10) in Wirkverbindung bringbare Funktionsmodule (11), bei dem im Bereich der Vorderseite (100) des Basismoduls (10) eine Anzeige- und Bedieneinheit (102) und im Bereich der Rückseite (101) des Basismoduls (10) Aufnahmevorrichtungen für die Funktionsmodule (11) angeordnet sind, mittels derer die Funktionsmodule (11) an dem Basismodul (10) lösbar befestigbar und mit diesem elektrisch verbindbar sind und das Intensivtherapiegerät (1) als kompakte, von Hand tragbare Einheit ausgebildet ist.

SYSTEM ZUR VERWENDUNG MIT EINEM MODULAREN GERÄT FÜR DIE ULTRASCHALLDIAGNOSE

A system and method for cosmetic treatment and imaging

Disposable sheath for ultrasound probe mounted on reusable needle structure

A disposable sheath is provided for a radiofrequency ablation device which includes both an ultrasonic imaging probe and a detachable needle advancement assembly. The sheath includes a distal region which conforms closely to a shaft of the ultrasonic imaging probe but drapes more loosely over a handle of the ultrasonic imaging probe. The disposable sheath allows attachment features on both the ultrasonic imaging probe and the needle advancement assembly to be easily visualized and easily connected together.

ACOUSTIC DAMPING FOR ULTRASOUND IMAGING DEVICES

An ultrasound imaging device includes an ultrasound transducer module disposed within a housing and a flowable acoustic damping material disposed on at least one surface located within an interior of the housing.

INTERCONNECTABLE ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER PROBES AND RELATED METHODS AND APPARATUS

Ultrasound devices and methods are described, including a repeatable ultrasound transducer probe having ultrasonic transducers and corresponding circuitry. The repeatable ultrasound transducer probe may be used individually or coupled with other instances of the repeatable ultrasound transducer probe to create a desired ultrasound device. The ultrasound devices may optionally be connected to various types of external devices to provide additional processing and image rendering functionality.

A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COSMETIC TREATMENT AND IMAGING

Embodiments of the invention provide a dermatological cosmetic treatment and imaging system and method. In some embodiments, the system (20) includes a hand wand (100) with at least one finger activated controller (150, 160), and a removable transducer module (200) having an ultrasound transducer (280). In some embodiments, the system (20) can include a control module (300) that is coupled to the hand wand (100) and has a graphical user interface (310) for controlling the removable transducer module (200), and an interface (130) coupling the hand wand (100) to the control module (300). The interface (130) may provide power to the hand wand or may transfer a signal from the hand wand to the control module. In some embodiments, the cosmetic treatment system (20) may be used in cosmetic procedures on at least a portion of a face, head, neck, and/or other part of a patient.

Ultrasonic image processing method and device, ultrasonic diagnostic device and readable storage medium

The ultrasonic converter device, probe, ultrasonic detector and electronic equipment

ULTRASOUND PROBE AND ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE

The present invention provides an ultrasound probe. The ultrasound probe includes: a temperature sensor configured to sense the temperature of the ultrasound probe; a radiating unit configured to cool the ultrasound probe; and a control unit configured to determine an operation mode of the ultrasound probe based on a sensing result of the temperature sensor and control the driving of the radiating unit in accordance with the operation mode. The present invention can effectively control power supplied to the ultrasound probe. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

하우징 및 교체식 팁을 갖는 초음파 프로브

... 본 발명의 양태는 일반적으로 초음파 프로브 하우징 (20)용 교체식 팁 (1)에 관한 것이며, 상기 교체식 팁 (1)은:· 초음파 신호들을 송수신하도록 구조화 및 구성된 적어도 하나의 초음파 트랜스듀서 (2),· 팁의 적어도 하나의 전기 접점 (4) - 상기 팁의 전기 접점 (4) 각각은 전기 커넥터 (5)와 협동하도록 구조화 및 구성됨,· 상기 교체식 팁 (1)을 초음파 프로브 하우징 (20)과 고정하도록 구조화 및 구성된 팁 커넥터 (11)를 포함한다.

GENERATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF HIGH INTENSITY FOCUSED ULTRASOUND FOR WRINKLE AND OBESITY THERAPY

ULTRASOUND IMAGING APPARATUS

An ultrasound imaging apparatus including a processing unit configured to produce an ultrasound image of the target region by applying position/orientation data representative of the position and/or orientation of an ultrasound transducer on the first side of a surface during each collection cycle to echo data representative of reflected ultrasound energy received by the ultrasound transducer during each collection cycle so as to coherently focus the echo data at a plurality of points distributed within the target region.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMBINED ULTRASOUND AND ELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE IMAGING

A dual imaging probe 300 for obtaining both ultrasound and electrical impedance data is disclosed along with methods of using the dual imaging probe 300 to interrogate tissue. An electrical impedance imaging overlay 330 is adapted to be positioned on a transducer window 304 of an ultrasound probe 320, and may be integrally formed as part of the ultrasound probe 320 or as a modular adapter for coupling with, and optionally uncoupling from, an ultrasound probe 320 to form the dual imaging probe 300. A method (Fig 6) of reconstructing composite images using both ultrasound and electrical impedance data is described. Applications for medical diagnosis are described. A particular use for prostate imaging is described.

COMPONENT-BASED CATHETER LAB INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND SYSTEM

A componentized intravascular ultrasound system is disclosed that flexibly integrates with a catheter lab infrastructure for acquisition and display of intravascular information in a catheter lab environment. The system includes a patient interface module (PIM) adapted to hold a catheter having an imaging probe located near a distal end, a control panel, a monitor for displaying images and patient data, and a processing unit. The processing unit is communicatively coupled to the PIM, the control panel, and the monitor. Furthermore the processing unit adapted to: coordinate operation of the PIM, the control panel, and the monitor; and generate images from image data provides by the PIM. The PIM, control panel and monitor are independently positionable with regard to one another.

BIMODAL DIAGNOSTIC PROBE USING OPTICAL AND ULTRASONIC IMAGING, INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE REMOVABLE SHELL HAVING ON-BOARD OPTICAL MEANS

The invention relates to a device (40) for a bimodal diagnostic probe (1) using optical and ultrasonic imaging, the probe comprising a main body (10) supporting an ultrasonic transducer (12) at the front end thereof. The device includes a shell (41), illuminating means (72a) mounted on the front end of the shell so as to illuminate the outside of the said shell, as well as a collection or detection means (72b) mounted on said front end of the shell so as to collect or detect an optical signal generated on the outside of said shell. According to the invention, the shell comprises attachment means (80, 82) for the reversible assembly thereof around the main body (10) of the probe, the illuminating means and the collection or detection means (72a, 72b) being mounted on said shell.

Method and system for PDA-based ultrasound system

A method and system are disclosed for a compact, inexpensive ultrasound system using an off-the-shelf personal digital assistant (PDA) device interfacing to a hand-held probe assembly through a standard digital interface. The hand-held probe assembly comprises a detachable transducer head attached to a beamforming module that performs digital beamforming. The PDA runs Windows applications and displays menus and images to a user. The PDA also runs ultrasound data processing software to support a plurality of imaging modes. An internal battery is provided in the PDA to power the system. The transducer head is detachable from the beamforming module.

Two-stage calibration of medical probes

A probe for insertion into the body of a subject includes a sensor, a first microcircuit, which stores first calibration data with respect to the sensor, and a first connector at the proximal end of the probe. A probe adapter includes a second connector, which mates with the first connector, a signal processing circuit, which is processes the sensor signal, and a second microcircuit, which stores second calibration data with respect to the signal processing circuit. A microcontroller in the adapter receives the first and second calibration data and computes combined calibration data. The adapter includes a third connector, which mates with a fourth connector on a console. The console includes signal analysis circuitry, which analyzes the processed signal using the combined calibration data provided by the probe adapter.

HANDHELD THREE-DIMENSIONAL ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Disclosed in the application is a handheld three-dimensional ultrasound imaging system and method, comprising a handheld ultrasound probe, used for scanning and obtaining an ultrasound image; a display, control and processing terminal, connected to the handheld ultrasound probe wiredly or wirelessly. The handheld ultrasound imaging system and method of the application further comprises: a handheld three-dimensional spatial positioning system, connected to the handheld ultrasound probe, moving with the movement of the handheld ultrasound probe, connected to the display, control and processing terminal wiredly or wirelessly, and used for independently positioning the three-dimensional position of the handheld ultrasound probe. By means of the handheld three-dimensional ultrasound imaging system and method of the present application, the large spatial positioning system in an existing three-dimensional ultrasound imaging system is changed into a portable spatial positioning system that can ...

Attachment for ultrasonic probe, ultrasonic probe, electronic device, and ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus

An attachment for an ultrasonic probe is adapted to be mounted onto an ultrasonic probe body of the ultrasonic probe. The attachment for an ultrasonic probe includes a cover member and a protective member. The cover member is configured and arranged to cover an ultrasonic wave emission surface of a head section of the ultrasonic probe body when the attachment is mounted onto the ultrasonic probe body. The protective member is provided to a surface of the cover member facing the ultrasonic wave emission surface, and configured and arranged to be in contact with the ultrasonic wave emission surface when the attachment is mounted onto the ultrasonic probe body.

ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

Provided is an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus including a probe configured to induce displacement in tissue of an object by irradiating a first focused beam of a first frequency to the object; and a processor configured to obtain a first ultrasound image of the object in which displacement has been induced; to determine whether the induced displacement is appropriate based on the obtained first ultrasound image; when the induced displacement is not appropriate, to control the probe to irradiate a second focused beam of a second frequency different from the first frequency to the object, so as to induce displacement in the tissue of the object; and to process a second ultrasound image of the object in which displacement has been induced by the second focused beam.

Portable ultrasonic facilities diagnosis device

A portable facility failure diagnosis device using detection of radiation ultrasonic waves, comprising: an ultrasonic sensor array; a data acquisition board (DAQ board) in which an electronic circuit for acquiring ultrasonic signals at a sampling frequency of the ultrasonic signals sensed by the ultrasonic sensor array is mounted on a substrate of the data acquisition board (DAQ board); a main board in which an operation processing device that processes the ultrasonic signals received from the DAQ board is mounted on the substrate and the processed ultrasonic sound source information to a display device; a data storage medium storing data processed in the operation processing device of the main board; a display device visually displaying the data processed; and an optical camera picking up an image of a direction.

Transducer array imaging system

The disclosed embodiments include a method, system, and device for conducting ultrasound interrogation of a medium. The method includes transmitting a non-beamformed or beamformed ultrasound wave into the medium, receiving more than one echoed ultrasound wave from the medium, and converting the received echoed ultrasound wave into digital data. The method may further transmit the digital data. The transmission may be wireless. The system may include a main unit, a remote unit, a locator module, transducer elements, an analog-to-digital converter in communication with the transducer elements, and a transmitter in communication with the analog-to-digital converter. The main unit and the remote unit may be part of an ultrasound imaging system and the remote unit may communicate with the main unit. The locator module may communicate with the remote unit or the main unit. The locator module may identify a location of the remote unit or the main unit.

INTERCHANGEABLE PROBES FOR PORTABLE MEDICAL ULTRASOUND SCANNING SYSTEMS

A portable ultrasound scanning system for performing a diagnostic ultrasound scanning process of a patient. The system comprises a portable housing containing ultrasound electronics of a complete ultrasound scanning system including a beamformer that regulate and control operation of the scanning system. A user interface is accessible at the housing. A cable is attached at one end to the housing and at a second end has a connector. An interchangeable probe having a plurality of piezoelectric transducer elements is interchangeably coupled to the connector for transmitting electrical signals between the ultrasound electronics in the housing and the transducer elements of the interchangeable probe. 1. A portable ultrasound scanning system for performing a diagnostic ultrasound scanning process of a patient , comprising:a portable housing containing ultrasound electronics of a complete ultrasound scanning system including a beamformer that regulate and control operation of the scanning system;a user interface accessible at the housing;a cable attached at one end to the housing and at a second end having a connector; andan interchangeable probe having a plurality of piezoelectric transducer elements being interchangeably coupled to the connector for transmitting electrical signals between the ultrasound electronics in the housing and the transducer elements of the interchangeable probe.2. The scanning system of claim 1 , wherein the connector and the probe comprise first and second members with the first member having an opening dimensioned to matingly receive the second member in a complementary relationship.3. The scanning system of claim 2 , wherein the interchangeable probe includes a locking mechanism for securely and releasably attaching the first and second members together.4. The scanning system of claim 2 , wherein the interchangeable probe includes a blocking mechanism for preventing the second member from being inserted into the opening of the first member in ...

Ultrasonic device, ultrasonic module, and ultrasonic measurement apparatus

An ultrasonic device includes an ultrasonic transducer that has a vibration film and transmits an ultrasonic wave from a first surface side of the vibration film, an acoustic matching layer that is provided on the first surface side of the vibration film, and an acoustic lens that is provided on the acoustic matching layer on an opposite side to the vibration film, in which the acoustic matching layer is formed of even-numbered layers including a first layer and a second layer having acoustic impedance lower than acoustic impedance of each of the first layer and the acoustic lens, and the first layer and the second layer are disposed in this order toward the acoustic lens from the vibration film, and in which each of the first layer and the second layer has a thickness corresponding to an odd-numbered multiple of λ/4 with a wavelength of the ultrasonic wave as λ.

Alert assistance for survey mode ultrasound imaging

For alert assistance for an ultrasound scanner, computer-assisted detection is applied as the patient is scanned. The user may be notified of any detected objects so that the user gathers more information when appropriate. An automated system may be configured to return to scan any detected objects. Information is gathered as part of the work flow for that given examination of the patient based on the detection. A mechanical property of the object is derived from the extra information, resulting in further information that may be used to avoid a return visit and/or increase sensitivity in survey mode scans.

ACOUSTIC LENS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF

An ultrasound apparatus includes an ultrasound transducer array configured to transmit and receive ultrasound signals and an acoustic lens that includes signal-attenuating particles in a polymer matrix configured to provide signal attenuation and impedance matching for the ultrasound signals. The acoustic lens is disposed over a first surface of the ultrasound transducer array. The signal-attenuating particles include PEBAX.

Ultrasonic therapy and diagnosis apparatus implementing multiple functions using detachable circuit boards

An ultrasonic diagnosis and therapy apparatus according to an embodiment may include an ultrasound output unit including a plurality of ultrasound output elements, a circuit board that can be attached and detached through a connecting board connected to the ultrasound output unit to determine a function of the ultrasound output unit, and a control unit configured to control a setting value of each of the plurality of ultrasound output elements, wherein therapy and diagnosis functions are selectively or simultaneously implemented by changing the circuit board. With the ultrasonic diagnosis and therapy apparatus, it is possible to selectively or simultaneously implement the therapy and diagnosis functions by selectively mounting different types of circuit boards that determine the type and function of ultrasound outputted from the ultrasonic transducers.

CARDIOVASCULAR MONITORING SYSTEM

A cardiovascular monitoring system for measuring at least cardiac output comprises an implantable unit (2) configured for placement in a section of artery of a patient and a portable external unit (1) configured for mounting against or close to a patient's skin for bidirectional communication with the implantable unit. A cross-sectional area measurement sensor (8) includes at least one elastic conductive loop (15, 15a, 15b) and an electronic circuit (16) connected to the conductive loop configured to measure an inductance value of the conductive loop. At least one ultrasound transducer (7,11) is further configured to measure a velocity of blood flow based on a Doppler effect.

Probe device, server, system for diagnosing ultrasound image, and method of processing ultrasound image

A probe device, a server, a system for diagnosing an ultrasound image, and a method of processing an ultrasound image. The system includes: a probe device for transmitting an echo signal received from a transducer to a server; a server for executing an ultrasound image diagnostic application. Ultrasound image data is generated by using the echo signal received from the probe device; and an electronic device including a display unit for receiving and displaying the ultrasound image data generated by the ultrasound image diagnostic application of the server.

ERGONOMIC HOUSING FUR AN ELECTROACOUSTIC TRANSDUCER AND ULTRASONIC PROBE WITH SUCH HOUSINGS

ULTRASONIC TRANSÖSOPHAGI PROBE TO THE IMAGING AND DIAGNOSIS BY MULTIPLE SURFACE SCANNING

Shielding of catheter handle

... - 15 Electrical apparatus includes a probe, having a proximal end and a distal end. The probe includes a sensor, which outputs a sensor signal, and a first connector at the proximal end of the probe, electrically coupled at least to the sensor. A probe 5 adapter includes a second connector, which is arranged to mate with the first connector, and a third connector, for coupling to a console. A shield includes a material of high magnetic permeability, which is configured to enclose an internal volume containing the first and second connectors when the probe is connected to the probe adapter 07/07/09.va 18035 speci.15 84) 62 60 62 60 62 60 ...

STEERABLE ULTRASOUND ATTACHMENT FOR ENDOSCOPE

Abstract An ultrasonic endoscope assembly, comprising: a) an endoscope defining one or more lumens, and a needle that can be pushed forward out of a said lumen, to collect a biopsy specimen; b) an ultrasound sub assembly, attached to said endoscope and including: i) a communications cable including a set of conductors, having a distal end; ii) an ultrasound imaging head connected to said distal end of said cable; c) an imaging head movement sub-assembly, including a conduit that is releasably connected to said endoscope, said conduit containing a tension member that is releasably connected to said ultrasound imaging head; and d) whereby said imaging head movement sub-assembly can be released from said endoscope and said imaging head, enabling processing of said endoscope and ultrasound sub-assembly separately, between different uses. CN? CN? coo ...

TWO-STAGE CALIBRATION OF MEDICAL PROBES

A probe for insertion into the body of a subject includes a sensor, a first microcircuit, which stores first calibration data with respect to the sensor, and a first connector at the proximal end of the probe. A probe adapter includes a second connector, which mates with the first connector, a signal processing circuit, which is processes the sensor signal, and a second microcircuit, which stores second calibration data with respect to the signal processing circuit. A microcontroller in the adapter receives the first and second calibration data and computes combined calibration data. The adapter includes a third connector, which mates with a fourth connector on a console. The console includes signal analysis circuitry, which analyzes the processed signal using the combined calibration data provided by the probe adapter.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING AND CONTROLLING WIRELESS ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM FROM ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An ultrasound imaging system comprising a multi-use electronic display device and one or more ultrasound imaging devices. The multi-use electronic display device is capable of communicating with the one or more ultrasound imaging devices and selecting which to connect with based on at least one of previously stored information, user input, and information gathered from the ultrasound imaging devices. The multi-use electronic display device may communicate with the one or more ultrasound imaging devices while they are in a low power standby state. This approach reduces the complexity of the pairing process and provides a means for quickly and easily selecting between multiple ultrasound imaging devices.

STEERABLE ULTRASOUND ATTACHMENT FOR ENDOSCOPE

An ultrasonic endoscope assembly (110), having an endoscope (111) defining one or more lumens, and a needle (114) that can be pushed forward out of a lumen, to collect a biopsy specimen. An ultrasound sub-assembly (120) is attached to the endoscope (111) and includes a communications cable (126) including a set of conductors, having a distal end and an ultrasound imaging head (122) connected to the distal end of the cable. Also, included is an imaging head movement sub-assembly (140), including a conduit (148) that is releasably connected to the endoscope. The conduit contains a tension member (144) that is releasably connected to the imaging head (122). Accordingly, the imaging head movement sub-assembly (140) can be released from the cable and the imaging head, to be disposed of, after use.

COMPONENT ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER

An ultrasound transducer having multiple focal zones is described. In one embodiment there is an ultrasound transducer manufactured as a single piece but having two or more focal zones. In a second embodiment there is a transducer assembly combining a high frequency and low frequency transducer. In a third embodiment there is an interchangeable assembly allowing for different ultrasound transducers to be used based on procedural needs. Variations of each embodiment are also disclosed.

With selectable in the needle guide member

ASSIST ALERT FOR ULTRASONIC IMAGING IS IN A DIAGNOSTIC MODE

Un procédé d'assistance d'alerte pour un dispositif de balayage à ultrasons comprend: le balayage d'un patient avec un transducteur à ultrasons du dispositif de balayage à ultrasons dans un mode de diagnostic dans lequel le transducteur à ultrasons se déplace par rapport au patient ; l'application d'une détection assistée par ordinateur par le dispositif de balayage à ultrasons à chacune d'une séquence de trames acquises par le balayage ; l'identification d'un objet dans une première des trames avec la détection assistée par ordinateur du dispositif de balayage à ultrasons ; la mesure, en réponse à l'identification de l'objet dans la première trame, d'une propriété mécanique de l'objet ; et la génération d'une image avec une alerte identifiant la première trame et la propriété mécanique mesurée.

Ultrasonic image processing system and ultrasonic image processing method thereof

System and method for providing communication between ultrasound scanners

System and method for ganged ultrasound scanners is described. The described system includes a plurality of ultrasound scanners configured as a network and at least one connector for connecting a single ultrasound probe to the plurality of ultrasound scanners. The connector is configured to provide communication between the plurality of ultrasound scanners and the ultrasound probe.

Ultrasonic transducer device for respiration monitoring

Described herein are example ultrasonic transducer device probes configured to be placed on a patient's body to direct an ultrasonic beam towards an internal structure inside the body and receive ultrasonic echo signals from the internal structure. A probe includes a housing in which an ultrasonic transducer is located, a transceiving face of the transducer being at an acute angle relative to a front plane of the housing. An accelerometer unit and a magnetic field sensing unit are also housed inside the probe. The transducer, accelerometer, and magnetic field sensing unit are embedded in a body of a first material comprising ultrasound non-sonolucent material. A front face of the body of the first material and a recess extending down to the transceiving face is covered by a body of a second material comprising ultrasound sonolucent material having a tacky or non-tacky front surface.

DOCKABLE ULTRASOUND SYSTEMS AND METHOD THEREOF

A compact, portable ultra sound system is capable of docking with a larger, traditional cart-based ultrasound system. The docking can include a physical and an electrical connectivity between the compact portable ultrasound system and the larger traditional cart-based ultrasound system. The compact system is thus able to use the peripherals ofthe larger system and this provides for a more cost effective use of the larger system.

MODULAR APPARATUS FOR DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND

A modular diagnostic ultrasound apparatus is provided comprising a core unit, system electronics and an I/O port. The core unit comprises a housing and a system electronics package within the housing. The system electronics has one or more concatenated filters, including a front end transmit/receive circuit, a processor, a back end circuit for scan conversion, a system clock and a programmable system memory device. There is at least one I/O port connected to the front end and the back end of the system electronics package and extending through the core unit housing wherein all system data processing information is transmitted or received through the I/O port.

携帯型超音波診断装置及び付属品取付アダプタ

МОБИЛЬНОЕ БЕСПРОВОДНОЕ 3D УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ УЛЬТРАЗВУКОВЫХ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ И СИСТЕМА УЛЬТРАЗВУКОВОЙ ВИЗУАЛИЗАЦИИ

Группа изобретение относится к медицинской технике, а именно к средствам для получения трехмерного ультразвукового изображения. Устройство включает в себя матрицу преобразователей, аппаратный узел получения изображения, имеющий устройство формирования лучей, выполненное с возможностью управления матрицей преобразователей, приема ультразвукового сигнала приема и с возможностью предоставления сигнала изображения. Также устройство включает процессор сигналов, интерфейс, соединяющий мобильную консоль с устройством получения ультразвукового изображения. При этом устройство формирования лучей является главным устройством формирования лучей, содержащим устройство формирования главного луча и множество устройств формирования микролучей, причем устройство формирования главного луча выполнено с возможностью формировать по подгруппам множество устройств формирования микролучей. Система получения трехмерного ультразвукового изображения включает в себя устройство получения ультразвукового изображения ...

УЛЬТРАЗВУКОВЫЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СИСТЕМА, СОДЕРЖАЩИЕ ПРЕОБРАЗОВАТЕЛИ И ДИСПЛЕИ С ВОЗМОЖНОСТЬЮ ЗАМЕНЫ

... 1. Ультразвуковое устройство, содержащее:модуль, имеющий входную часть и выходную часть;ультразвуковой преобразователь, содержащий формирователь микролуча, выполненный с возможностью присоединения и отсоединения от входной части модуля; идисплей, присоединенный к выходной части модуля.2. Ультразвуковое устройство по п. 1, в котором ультразвуковой преобразователь содержит линейную решетку преобразователей, и модуль выполнен с возможностью приема входных сигналов от линейной решетки преобразователей и обеспечения выходных сигналов на дисплей.3. Ультразвуковое устройство по п. 1, в котором ультразвуковой преобразователь содержит решетку преобразователей на фазированной решетке, и модуль выполнен с возможностью приема входных сигналов от решетки преобразователей на фазированной решетке и обеспечения выходных сигналов на дисплей.4. Ультразвуковое устройство по п. 1, в котором ультразвуковой преобразователь содержит криволинейную решетку преобразователей, и модуль выполнен с возможностью приема ...

ДИСТАНЦИОННАЯ УЛЬТРАЗВУКОВАЯ ДИАГНОСТИКА С УПРАВЛЯЕМЫМ КАЧЕСТВОМ ОТОБРАЖЕНИЯ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ

TWO-STAGE CALIBRATION OF MEDICAL PROBES

SHIELDING OF CATHETER HANDLE

Electrical apparatus includes a probe, having a proximal end and a distal end. The probe includes a sensor, which outputs a sensor signal, and a first connector at the proximal end of the probe, electrically coupled at least to the sensor. A probe adapter includes a second 'connector, which is arranged to mate with the first connector, and a third connector, for coupling to a console. A shield includes a material of high magnetic permeability, which is configured to enclose an internal volume containing the first and second connectors when the probe is connected to the probe adapter ...

동맥 혈류량 및 동맥 내강의 측정들에 기초하여 혈압을 계산하는 방법들 및 디바이스들

... 혈압을 계산하는 시스템은 센서 시스템 및 제어 시스템을 포함할 수도 있다. 제어 시스템은 적어도 2개의 측정들을 취하도록 센서 시스템의 하나 이상의 센서들을 제어가능할 수도 있으며, 적어도 2개의 측정들은 피검자의 사지의 2개 이상의 상이한 측정 고도들의 각각에서 취해진 적어도 하나의 측정을 포함한다. 일부 예들에서, 제어 시스템은 적어도 2개의 측정들에 기초하여 혈류량 차이를 결정하고; 적어도 2개의 측정들의 2개 이상의 상이한 고도들에 기초하여 정수압 차이를 결정하고; 그리고, 혈류량의 하나 이상의 값들, 정수압 차이 및 혈류량 차이에 기초하여 혈압을 추정하는 것이 가능할 수도 있다.

ULTRASOUND SYSTEM AND TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLIES

An ultrasound system is disclosed. The ultrasound system includes an ultrasound device. The ultrasound device includes a housing, a control panel coupled to the housing, and a receiver assembly coupled to the housing, wherein the receiver assembly includes a first contact surface. The ultrasound system further includes a transducer assembly having an ultrasound probe and a cartridge, wherein the cartridge includes a second contact surface. The cartridge is configured to be removably received in a slot of the receiver assembly such that the cartridge is movable between a removed position, in which the transducer assembly is not connected to the ultrasound device, and an engaged position, in which the cartridge is positioned in the slot and the first contact surface is electrically coupled to the second contact surface.

SAMPLING PATIENT DATA

In an embodiment, a computer includes one or more processors; a computer readable storage medium comprising a sequence of instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors, cause: transmitting, to a second computer over a network, a first subset of patient data; receiving, from the second computer, a command for additional data, wherein the command is based on the first subset of the patient data; identifying a second subset of the patient data based on the command; transmitting, to the second computer, the second subset of the patient data; wherein the first subset of the patient data and the second subset of the patient data were collected by one or more biometric sensors within a same medical examination session.

Ultrasonic transesophageal probe with articulation control for the imaging and diagnosis of multiple scan planes

A multiplane TEE probe is provided for the imaging and diagnosis of multiple scan planes from within a cavity of the body. The probe includes an articulation section formed of a plurality of interconnected links. The articulation section is controlled from the handle of the probe, with the articulation limit stops located in the handle. The articulation section may be locked in a given bent position, but the lock will be overcome by the force of the esophagus against the transducer tip if the probe is withdrawn in a locked and bent position. When the articulation section is locked an indication signal is displayed on the handle of the probe and on the display of the ultrasound system.

Patient monitor for processing signals from an ultrasound probe

A patient monitor, particularly for emergency rooms, intensive care units, ORs or the like of clinics, containing hardware modules and software modules for processing signals from sensors that are attached to a patient, which are supplied via an interface, also has hardware modules and software modules for processing signals of an ultrasound probe that are supplied via an interface.

Scanhead assembly for ultrasonic imaging having an integral beamformer and demountable array

The present invention is directed to a scanhead having an integral beamformer and a transducer assembly that is demountable from the scanhead. The scanhead has a frontal portion including a transducer assembly, and a rear portion including a beamformer. The frontal portion further includes a connective interface to electrically communicate with a corresponding connective interface on the rear portion. In a first embodiment, the frontal portion includes an interior portion with an opening to slidably receive a corresponding portion of the rear portion. In another embodiment, an interposer is positioned between the frontal portion and the rear portion to electrically couple the spaced apart connective interfaces. In still another embodiment, the frontal and rear portions are axisymmetrically-shaped and have corresponding threaded portions to couple the frontal and rear portions.

CONSTANT FORCE ULTRASOUND PROBE HANDLE

A probe handle accessory for use with a probe includes an outer housing having a first hollow interior and an outer surface for being gripped by a user. The accessory also includes an inner sleeve that is disposed within the first hollow interior and moves axially therein. The inner sleeve having a second hollow interior that is configured to receive the probe and the inner sleeve is configured for securely holding the probe in place within the second hollow interior. At least one biasing element is provided and is coupled to the outer housing and to the inner sleeve and configured to apply a force to the inner sleeve in a distal direction for maintaining the probe in position against a surface of interest during examination thereof, while permitting axial movement of the inner sleeve within the outer housing.

OPERATION METHOD OF ULTRASOUND OBSERVATION APPARATUS, AND ULTRASOUND OBSERVATION APPARATUS

An ultrasound observation apparatus is configured to be able to exchange plural models of ultrasound probes and configured to receive an ultrasound signal from an ultrasound probe connected to the ultrasound observation apparatus. The ultrasound observation apparatus includes: a corrector configured to correct ultrasound data based on the ultrasound signal using first reference data and second reference data, the first reference data being determined by different models of the ultrasound probes to be connected to the ultrasound observation apparatus, the second reference data being determined by individual probes of the same models of the ultrasound probes to be connected to the ultrasound observation apparatus. The corrector is configured to correct the ultrasound signal by performing a calculation on the ultrasound signal using each of the first reference data and the second reference data for each frequency or each distance.

CAPSULE-TYPE MEDICAL APPARATUS

A capsule-type medical apparatus includes a capsule to be introduced into a tubular body cavity, and a string member that extends from one end of the capsule and is able to be pulled when the capsule is pulled. The capsule is provided with a shunting section for shunting blocking substances that impede the movement of the capsule when the string member is pulled to pull the capsule ...

A LAPAROSCOPIC ADAPTER, AN ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY PROBE AND A METHOD FOR COUPLING THE ADAPTER TO THE PROBE

A 3D echocardiography probe (20) (e.g., a 3D transesophageal echocardiography probe or a 3D intracardiac echocardiography probe) can be adapted into a 3D laparoscopic ultrasound probe (10a) for laparoscopic procedures. The 3D echocardiography probe includes a flexible shaft (22d, 22p) to which a laparoscopic adapter (30a) can be coupled. The laparoscopic adapter comprises a laparoscopic sleeve (31) configured to partially encircle a portion of the flexible shaft of the 3D echocardiography probe and a probe handle (33a) mountable to the laparoscopic sleeve (31).

ULTRASOUND PROBE WITH REPLACEABLE HEAD PORTION

An ultrasound probe includes a transducer comprising an array of transducer elements removably disposed in a head portion. At least one or more stages of electronic circuit units is removably coupled to the transducer and configured to excite the transducer. A handle portion is detachably coupled to the head portion. The head portion and the handle portion are disposed enclosing the at least one or more stages of electronic circuit units. The ultrasound probe is used for one dimensional applications, two dimensional applications, and volumetric applications.

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF TISSUE

Delivery systems, and methods using the same, having an ultrasound viewing window for improved imaging and a needle for ablation treatment of target tissues. In an embodiment, the target tissue is a fibroid within a female's uterus. In an embodiment, the delivery system includes a rigid shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and an axial passage extending through the rigid shaft. In an embodiment, the axial passage is configured for removably receiving the ultrasound imaging insert having an ultrasound array disposed a distal portion.

Electronic device and operation method thereof

Various embodiments of the present invention disclose A method and an apparatus for an ultrasound diagnosis based on an electronic device. According to various embodiments of the present invention, the electronic device includes: a display; a camera; a first communication circuit for probe connection; a second communication circuit for communication with at least one external device; and a processor electrically connected with the display, the camera, the first communication circuit, and the second communication circuit, wherein the processor can be configured to detect an ultrasonic diagnosis mode, execute the ultrasonic diagnosis mode and establish communication with the external device in response to the detection of the ultrasonic diagnosis mode, acquire data in the ultrasonic diagnosis mode, display the data on the display and transmit the data streaming to the external device using the second communication circuit, and provide an control guide for the probe in response to reception ...

Gerät zur Zahnprophylaxe

Ultraschallbeobachtungsgerät und Steuerungsverfahren

SYSTEM FOR USE WITH MODULAR EQUIPMENT FOR THE ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSIS

Systems and methods for ultrasound review and imaging

A system for reviewing results of ultrasound examinations provides enhanced control over reviewed images. A review and imaging system receives additional data comprising one or more of additional ultrasound images generated using parameter settings different from those selected by and sonographer and earlier stage ultrasound data. An ultrasound machine may be configured to acquire and make the additional data available to the review and imaging system. The review and imaging system may provide a wide range of control options for obtaining optimized display of images based on the additional data.

Acoustic damping for ultrasound imaging devices

An ultrasound imaging device includes an ultrasound transducer module disposed within a housing and a flowable acoustic damping material disposed on at least one surface located within an interior of the housing.

A system and method for cosmetic treatment and imaging

Embodiments of the invention provide a dermatological cosmetic treatment and imaging system and method. In some embodiments, the system (20) includes a hand wand (100) with at least one finger activated controller (150, 160), and a removable transducer module (200) having an ultrasound transducer (280). In some embodiments, the system (20) can include a control module (300) that is coupled to the hand wand (100) and has a graphical user interface (310) for controlling the removable transducer module (200), and an interface (130) coupling the hand wand (100) to the control module (300). The interface (130) may provide power to the hand wand or may transfer a signal from the hand wand to the control module. In some embodiments, the cosmetic treatment system (20) may be used in cosmetic procedures on at least a portion of a face, head, neck, and/or other part of a patient.

Remote Management Interface for a Medical Device

COOLING UNIT FOR AN ULTRASOUND IMAGING APPARATUS, AND RELATED ULTRASOUND SYSTEMS

The present embodiments relate generally to cooling units for an ultrasound imaging apparatus, and related ultrasound systems. The ultrasound imaging systems may include an ultrasound imaging apparatus operable to acquire ultrasound image data; and a cooling unit configured to detachably couple to the ultrasound imaging apparatus. The cooling unit may be cordless and include an active cooling element for removing heat from the ultrasound imaging apparatus. The ultrasound imaging apparatus may have a sensor to determine when the cooling unit is attached. The cooling unit may have an identity interface, and the ultrasound imaging apparatus may use the identity interface to determine whether the cooling unit is compatible.

HANDHELD THREE-DIMENSIONAL ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Disclosed in the present invention is a handheld three-dimensional ultrasound imaging system and method, comprising a handheld ultrasound probe, used for scanning and obtaining an ultrasound image; and a display, control and processing terminal, connected to the handheld ultrasound probe wiredly or wirelessly. The handheld ultrasound imaging system and method of the present invention further comprises: a handheld three-dimensional space positioning system, connected to the handheld ultrasound probe, moving with the movement of the handheld ultrasound probe, connected to the display, control and processing terminal wiredly or wirelessly, and used for independently positioning the three-dimensional position of the handheld ultrasound probe. By means of the handheld three-dimensional ultrasound imaging system and method of the present invention, the large space positioning system in an existing three-dimensional ultrasound imaging system is changed into a portable space positioning system ...

DEVICE and METHOD FOR ULTRASOUND EXAMINATION

Ultrasound diagnostic device and ultrasound probe

An objective of the present invention is to provide an ultrasound diagnostic device whereby misidentification of an ultrasound probe is avoided. An ultrasound diagnostic device according to an embodiment comprises: an ultrasound probe further comprising a plurality of oscillators, a memory which stores probe identification information, and a binarized state generation unit which generates a binarized electrical state corresponding to probe identification data; a probe identification data conversion unit which converts the electrical state to probe identification data; a read-out unit which reads out probe identification information from the memory; a determination unit which determines conformity between the converted probe identification data and the read-out probe identification information; and an alert output unit which, if, in the result of the determination by the determination unit, the probe identification data and the probe identification information do not conform, outputs a prescribed ...

DISMOUNTABLE HULL HAS AVERAGE OPTICS EMBARK FOR BIMODAL PROBE OF DIAGNOSIS HAS IMAGERIES OPTICS AND ULTRASONIC

L'invention se rapporte à un dispositif (40) pour sonde (1) de diagnostic bimodale à imageries optique et ultrasonore, la sonde comportant un corps principal (10) portant à son extrémité avant un transducteur à ultrasons (12). Le dispositif comprend une coque (41), des moyens d'éclairement (72a) montés sur l'extrémité avant de la coque de manière à assurer un éclairement à l'extérieur de celle-ci, ainsi que des moyens de collecte ou de détection (72b) montés sur cette extrémité avant de la coque de manière à assurer la collecte ou la détection d'un signal optique produit extérieurement à ladite coque. Selon l'invention, la coque comporte des moyens de fixation (80, 82) permettant son assemblage réversible autour du corps principal (10) de la sonde, avec les moyens d'éclairement et moyens de collecte ou de détection (72a, 72b) montés sur cette coque.

IMAGING AND THERAPY ULTRASONIC BONDING AND METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING THERAPY

DEVICE-FIXING ADAPTER AND ULTRASONIC PROBE SYSTEM

A device-fixing adapter (200) of the embodiment of the present invention presses a device (300) disposed on the holding portion of an ultrasonic probe (100), and a cable (400) connected to the device (300), from the upper surfaces of the device and the cable toward the holding portion, and the device-fixing adapter has a shape that suppresses a positional shift of the device (300) on the holding portion, thereby fixing the device (300) to the ultrasonic probe (100).

DOCKABLE ULTRASOUND SYSTEMS AND METHOD THEREOF

A compact, portable ultra sound system is capable of docking with a larger, traditional cart -based ultrasound system. The docking can include a physical and an electrical connectivity between the compact portable ultrasound system and the larger traditional cart -based ultrasound system. The compact system is thus able to use the peripherals of the larger system and this provides for a more cost effective use of the larger system.

ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE AND ULTRASOUND PROBE

An objective of the present invention is to provide an ultrasound diagnostic device whereby misidentification of an ultrasound probe is avoided. An ultrasound diagnostic device according to an embodiment comprises: an ultrasound probe further comprising a plurality of oscillators, a memory which stores probe identification information, and a binarized state generation unit which generates a binarized electrical state corresponding to probe identification data; a probe identification data conversion unit which converts the electrical state to probe identification data; a read-out unit which reads out probe identification information from the memory; a determination unit which determines conformity between the converted probe identification data and the read-out probe identification information; and an alert output unit which, if, in the result of the determination by the determination unit, the probe identification data and the probe identification information do not conform, outputs a prescribed ...

WIRELESS BIOLOGICAL MONITORING

A patient monitoring system includes: a biomedical sensor including: a transducer configured to produce a signal corresponding to a biological function; a sensor converter configured to convert the signal to a converted signal; and a transmitter configured to produce a communication, based on the converted signal, that is indicative of one or more values of the biological function, and to send the communication wirelessly; and a base station including: a receiver configured to receive the communication wirelessly and to produce a receiver output signal; a base station interface configured to produce a base station output signal indicative of the one or more values of the biological function; and at least one output port to receive the base station output signal and configured to be hard-wire connected to a display that is configured to display information indicative of the biological function. 1. A patient monitoring system comprising: a sensor processor;', 'a sensor transceiver communicatively coupled to the sensor processor; and', an ultrasound unit configured to sense a fetal heartbeat and provide fetal heartbeat information; and/or', 'a tocodynamometer configured to sense uterine contractions and provide uterine contraction information;, 'a measurement unit comprising, 'the transceiver being communicatively coupled to the measurement unit and configured to transmit, wirelessly, biomedical monitoring signals indicative of the fetal heartbeat information and/or the uterine contraction information; and, 'a biomedical sensor configured to be attached to a patient and comprising a base station transceiver; and', 'a base station processor communicatively coupled to the base station transceiver and configured to communicate wirelessly with the sensor processor via the base station transceiver and the sensor transceiver to establish a wireless communication arrangement between the biomedical sensor and the base station to inhibit devices other than the base station from ...

ULTRASOUND OBSERVATION APPARATUS

Shielding of catheter handle

Virtual image formation method for an ultrasound device

Disclosed are ultrasound devices and methods for use in guiding a subdermal probe during a medical procedure. A device can be utilized to guide a probe through the probe guide to a subdermal site. In addition, a device can include a detector in communication with a processor. The detector can recognize the location of a target associated with the probe. The processor can utilize the data from the detector and create an image of a virtual probe that can accurately portray the location of the actual probe on a sonogram of a subdermal area. In addition, disclosed systems can include a set of correlation factors in the processor instructions. As such, the virtual probe image can be correlated with the location of the actual probe.

Disposable sheath for ultrasound probe mounted on reusable needle structure

A disposable sheath is provided for a radiofrequency ablation device which includes both an ultrasonic imaging probe and a detachable needle advancement assembly. The sheath includes a distal region which conforms closely to a shaft of the ultrasonic imaging probe but drapes more loosely over a handle of the ultrasonic imaging probe. The disposable sheath allows attachment features on both the ultrasonic imaging probe and the needle advancement assembly to be easily visualized and easily connected together.

Ultrasound observation apparatus

An ultrasound observation apparatus to which an ultrasound probe is connectable, the ultrasound probe including a capacitive micromachined ultrasound transducer whose sensitivity can be controlled according to an applied bias voltage, the ultrasound observation apparatus including a transmit section that outputs a transmit signal for causing ultrasound to be transmitted; a receive section that performs signal processing on a received receive signal; a bias voltage outputting section that varies the applied bias voltage, an image mode setting section that designates and sets an image mode for displaying an ultrasound image corresponding to ultrasound scanning; a parameter setting section that designates and sets a parameter for signal processing performed by the transmit section or the receive section, and a control section that controls the bias voltage based on a designation signal corresponding to the designation and setting of the image mode and the parameter.

ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and a method of controlling the same are provided herein. The ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes a probe having a connector, provided with a shaft, and a probing part, the probing part being connected to the connector through a cable so as to irradiate ultrasound waves to an object to be examined and receive the ultrasound waves reflected from the object, a main body connected with the probe so as to create an image of the object, which corresponds to the ultrasound waves received to the probing part of the probe, a coupling assembly to detect contact between the main body and the connector and to fix the connector to the main body by automatically driving the shaft of the probe, and a controller to control driving of the coupling assembly when the contact between the main body and the connector is detected. 1. An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus comprising:a probe having a connector with a shaft and a probing part connected to the connector through a cable, wherein the probing part is used to irradiate ultrasound waves into an object to be examined and to receive the ultrasound waves reflected from the object;a main body electrically and mechanically connected to the probe and configured to generate an image of the object based on the reflected ultrasound waves received by the probing part of the probe;a coupling assembly to detect contact between the main body and the connector and to fix the connector to the main body by automatically driving the shaft of the probe's connector; anda controller to control driving of the coupling assembly when the contact between the main body and the connector is detected by the coupling assembly.2. The ultrasound diagnostic apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the coupling assembly comprises:a coupling member coupled to the shaft;a motor to rotate the coupling member;a locking groove to seat a locking member of the shaft during rotation of the shaft; anda detection part to detect the contact ...

Probe device, server, system for diagnosing ultrasound image, and method of processing ultrasound image

A probe device, a server, a system for diagnosing an ultrasound image, and a method of processing an ultrasound image. The system includes: a probe device for transmitting an echo signal received from a transducer to a server; a server for executing an ultrasound image diagnostic application. Ultrasound image data is generated by using the echo signal received from the probe device; and an electronic device including a display unit for receiving and displaying the ultrasound image data generated by the ultrasound image diagnostic application of the server.

HEAD UNIT, ULTRASONIC PROBE, ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT, AND DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE

A head unit for an ultrasonic probe includes a connecting section, an element chip and a storing section. The connecting section is configured to electrically connect the head unit to a probe main body of the ultrasonic probe. The element chip includes an ultrasonic element array having a substrate defining a plurality of openings arranged in an array pattern and a plurality of ultrasonic transducer elements with each of the ultrasonic transducer elements being provided in each of the openings. The element chip is configured to be electrically connected to a processing device of the probe main body through the connecting section. The storing section is configured to store operation setting information of the processing device to be output to the processing device through the connecting section. 1. A head unit for an ultrasonic probe comprising:a connecting section configured to electrically connect the head unit to a probe main body of the ultrasonic probe;an element chip including an ultrasonic element array having a substrate defining a plurality of openings arranged in an array pattern and a plurality of ultrasonic transducer elements, each of the ultrasonic transducer elements being provided in each of the openings, the element chip being configured to be electrically connected to a processing device of the probe main body through the connecting section; anda storing section configured to store operation setting information of the processing device to be output to the processing device through the connecting section.2. The head unit according to claim 1 , whereinthe processing device has an analog front-end section configured to perform signal processing to a signal received from the ultrasonic element array, andthe storing section is configured to store gain setting information for setting gain of at least one of a low noise amplifier and a programmable gain amplifier of the analog front-end section as the operation setting information.3. The head unit ...

Probe having separable scanhead

The invention relates to a probe that is comprised in an ultrasonic diagnostic system, wherein the probe comprises: a scanhead which includes a housing that functions as a handle, a transducer that is installed on one side of the housing, a tuning board that is accommodated within the housing and has one side connected with a PCB of the transducer, and a board connection-connector that is connected with the other side of the tuning board; and a cable assembly which has one end on which a scanhead connector detachably coupled with the board-connection connector is positioned, and has the other end on which a system connector is placed. Since the scanhead can be separated from the cable assembly such that the scanhead can be replaced, overall convenience of a user is improved greatly, and consequently, the ultrasonic diagnostic system can be miniaturized and carried in a portable form.

Apparatus and Methods for Detection of a Removable Cap on an Ultrasound Probe

An ultrasound imaging device including the ability to determine when a component, such as a removable probe cap, is attached to a portion of an ultrasound probe. Such a cap is employed in one embodiment to act as a spacer component to provide a standoff for the probe head. Detection of probe cap attachment to the ultrasound probe enables the resultant ultrasound image to be adjusted automatically by the ultrasound imaging system. In one embodiment, an ultrasound imaging system comprises an ultrasound probe, a cap or other component that is attachable to the probe, and a component attachment detection system for detecting attachment of the component to the probe. Once the cap is detected, an aspect of an ultrasound image produced by the imaging system is modified, such as cropping the image to remove undesired portions of the cap, such as the spacer component.

JIG, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND FLIP CHIP BONDING METHOD FOR CHIPS OF ULTRASOUND PROBE USING JIG

A jig includes a wafer including an accommodation groove configured to accommodate a capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer (cMUT) when flip chip bonding is performed, and a separation groove formed in a bottom surface of the accommodation groove, the separation groove having a bottom surface that is spaced apart from thin films of the cMUT that face the bottom surface of the separation groove when the cMUT is seated on portions of the bottom surface of the accommodation groove. 1. A jig comprising:a wafer comprising:an accommodation groove configured to accommodate a capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer (cMUT) when flip chip bonding is performed; anda separation groove formed in a bottom surface of the accommodation groove, the separation groove having a bottom surface that is spaced apart from thin films of the cMUT that face the bottom surface of the separation groove when the cMUT is seated on portions of the bottom surface of the accommodation groove.2. The jig according to claim 1 , wherein the accommodation groove has a first predetermined depth claim 1 , and the separation groove has a second predetermined depth from the bottom surface of the accommodation groove.3. The jig according to claim 2 , wherein the accommodation groove has a length and a width which are larger than a length and a width of the cMUT claim 2 , respectively.4. The jig according to claim 3 , wherein the separation groove has a length and a width which are larger than a length and a width of a thin film forming region of the cMUT claim 3 , respectively claim 3 , and are smaller than the length and the width of the cMUT claim 3 , respectively.5. The jig according to claim 2 , wherein the wafer further comprises a tweezers loading area disposed adjacent to the accommodation groove and configured to allow tweezers to pick up the cMUT when the cMUT is accommodated in the accommodation groovewherein the tweezers loading area is formed in the wafer to have a third ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEMI-AUTOMATIC ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER CONNECTOR LOCK

An apparatus for locking a transducer connector to a transducer interface of an ultrasound system includes a sensor configured to acquire data regarding a position of the transducer connector relative to the transducer interface, a locking system configured to facilitate locking of the transducer connector to the transducer interface, and a processing circuit communicably coupled to the sensor and the locking system. The processing circuit configured to interpret the data acquire by the sensor and provide a lock command to the locking system to lock the transducer connector to the transducer interface based on the data indicating the transducer connector is engaged with the transducer interface. 1. An apparatus for locking a transducer connector to a transducer interface of an ultrasound system , comprising:a sensor configured to acquire data regarding a position of the transducer connector relative to the transducer interface;a locking system configured to facilitate locking of the transducer connector to the transducer interface; anda processing circuit communicably coupled to the sensor and the locking system, the processing circuit configured to:interpret the data acquire by the sensor; andprovide a lock command to the locking system to lock the transducer connector to the transducer interface based on the data indicating the transducer connector is engaged with the transducer interface.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes a proximity sensor configured to detect a presence of the transducer connector in proximity of the transducer interface.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes a touch sensor configured to detect physical contact from the transducer connector.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the locking system includes an actuator and a lock engagement mechanism claim 1 , wherein the actuator is configured to provide an output that actuates the lock engagement mechanism such that the lock engagement mechanism engages ...

Modular and portable ultrasound systems and methods

A portable ultrasound system includes a user interface system including at least one display screen and at least one user input device, a processing circuit configured to perform general computing operations and configured to receive ultrasound imaging data from a removable ultrasound module, a housing containing the user interface system and the processing circuit and having an opening configured to removably receive the removable ultrasound module, and a connector configured to form an electrical connection with a corresponding second connector of the removable ultrasound module when the removable ultrasound module is fully inserted into the portable ultrasound system through the opening of the housing, and wherein the connector includes at least one guiding feature configured to align the connector and the second connector as the removable ultrasound module is inserted into the portable ultrasound system.

Medical image diagnostic apparatus, medical image processing apparatus, and medical image processing method

According to one embodiment, a medical image diagnostic apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry configured to acquire first volume data and second volume data relating to a subject, set a first region of interest for the first volume data, set a second region of interest for the second volume data independently from setting of the first region of interest, perform a cropping process on the first volume data and the second volume data based on information representing the first region of interest and the second region of interest, and generate display image data based on the first volume data and the second volume data that have been subjected to the cropping process.

MULTI-PURPOSE ULTRASOUND IMAGE ACQUISITION DEVICE

The present invention relates to an ultrasound image acquisition device () for use together with a console device () to form an ultrasound imaging system () and a corresponding method. The ultrasound image acquisition device () particularly comprises a recognition device for recognizing an operating mode of the ultrasound image acquisition device, wherein the recognition device is configured to recognize the operating mode depending on a type of the console device () and/or an applicable communication standard of the interface (). By this, a dual purpose image acquisition probe () may be provided. 1. An ultrasound imaging system , comprising:a transducer array;an image acquisition hardware assembly configured to control the transducer array to transmit ultrasound pulses and to receive ultrasound receive signals;a signal processor configured to generate image data based at least in-part on the ultrasound receive signals; anda communication interface that is configured to selectively communicate with a first console device comprising greater computing resources than a second console device, wherein the communication interface is configured to recognize whether the ultrasound system is in communication with the first console device or the second console device, and wherein, in response to the communication interface recognizing whether the ultrasound system is in communication with the first console device or the second console device,2. The ultrasound system of claim 1 , being configured to switch the transducer array and/or the image acquisition hardware assembly between at least a first operating state enabling a volume ultrasound image acquisition using the first console device and a second operating state enabling a planar ultrasound image acquisition for using the second console device.3. The ultrasound system of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , in the first operating state claim 2 , the transducer array and/or the image acquisition hardware assembly are configured to ...

VASCOSCOPE

The present invention is in the field of an improved device for assisting entry of a needle into a vein or a shunt using ultra-sound, also referred to as a vascoscope, a kit of parts comprising said vascoscope, and a method of entering a needle in a vein or shunt, comprising use of said vascoscope. The present vascoscope is especially suited for use in dialysis and is aimed at preventing damage such as in repetitive use applications. 1. A device for assisting entry of a needle comprisinga probe comprising at least one array of n*m ultrasound electro-acoustical elements, for forming an ultrasound depth image,{'b': '0', 'a holder () for the probe, the probe holder adapted to provide rotation of the probe over at least ±45°, wherein a bottom of the holder is higher than a bottom of the probe,'}a fixator attached to both sides of the holder for maintaining the holder in a spatial position, and also adapted to provide translational repositioning of the holder and probe of at least 1 mm in at least one direction parallel to a bottom probe plane,wherein the holder and fixator are configured to leave a space directly adjacent to the front side of the probe free for entry of the needle and for tactile control of a vein or shunt,a display for providing an ultrasound image of the probe,a controller, the controller being capable of addressing the electro-acoustical elements and receiving signals from the electro-acoustical elements, the controller in use providing input to the display, andan input for an electrical power source for providing power to at least one of the probe, controller and display.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein at least one array of electro-acoustical elements is adapted to form an ultrasound image under an angle of 40-90° relative to the bottom plane of the probe claim 1 , andwherein the probe can be removably attached to the probe holder, and wherein a size of the holder at a front side is less than 1 cm more than a size of the probe, ...

DEVICE FOR INTERVENTIONAL ACOUSTIC IMAGING

An acoustic probe connectable to an imaging system. The acoustic probe has a substrate with first and second principal surfaces, at least one device insertion port comprising an opening passing through the substrate from the first principal surface to the second principal surface, and an array of acoustic transducer elements supported by the substrate and disposed around the at least one device insertion port. The acoustic probe comprising an instrument guide disposed within the device insertion port, the instrument guide being configured to selectively allow the interventional device to move freely within the device insertion port and to selectively lock the interventional device within the device insertion port in response to a user input via a user interface connected to the acoustic probe. 1. An acoustic probe for application with an interventional device , comprising:a substrate having first and second surfaces, and further having at least one device insertion port comprising a tapered opening passing through the substrate from the first surface to the second surface;an instrument guide disposed within the device insertion port, the instrument guide being configured to selectively allow the interventional device to move freely within the device insertion port, wherein the instrument guide includes an encoder, said encoder arranged to indicate an orientation of the instrument guide within the device insertion port; andan array of acoustic transducer elements supported by the substrate and defining an area of the substrate, said array disposed around the at least one device insertion port.2. The acoustic probe of claim 1 , wherein the device insertion port is located in a center of the substrate.3. The acoustic probe of claim 1 , wherein the substrate has a shape of a concave disc.4. The acoustic probe of claim 1 , wherein an active area of the substrate defined by the array of acoustic transducer elements has a diameter of at least approximately 12 cm.5. The ...

ULTRASOUND SYSTEM AND TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLIES

An ultrasound system is disclosed. The ultrasound system includes an ultrasound device. The ultrasound device includes a housing, a control panel coupled to the housing, and a receiver assembly coupled to the housing, wherein the receiver assembly includes a first contact surface. The ultrasound system further includes a transducer assembly having an ultrasound probe and a cartridge, wherein the cartridge includes a second contact surface. The cartridge is configured to be removably received in a slot of the receiver assembly such that the cartridge is movable between a removed position, in which the transducer assembly is not connected to the ultrasound device, and an engaged position, in which the cartridge is positioned in the slot and the first contact surface is electrically coupled to the second contact surface. 1. An ultrasound system comprising:an ultrasound device including a housing, a control panel coupled to the housing, and a receiver assembly coupled to the housing, wherein the receiver assembly includes a first contact surface; anda transducer assembly including an ultrasound probe and a cartridge having a second contact surface;wherein the cartridge is configured to be removably received in a slot of the receiver assembly such that the cartridge is movable between a removed position, in which the transducer assembly is not connected to the ultrasound device, and an engaged position, in which the cartridge is positioned in the slot and the first contact surface is electrically coupled to the second contact surface.2. The ultrasound system of claim 1 , wherein the receiver assembly further includes an actuator configured to pull the cartridge from a partially inserted position to the engaged position.3. The ultrasound system of claim 2 , wherein the receiver assembly further includes at least one of a switch or a sensor that detects the presence of the cartridge when the cartridge is in the partially inserted position claim 2 , wherein a controller is ...

Ultrasound Transducer Connector

A reversible transducer connector allows the connector to be inserted within the receptacle in more than one orientation. The electrical connections between the receptacle and connector are reprogrammed based on the orientation. The connector is inserted in two or more stages, such as using zero-insertion or magnetic retention in a first stage to identify the connector and using an automated engagement to engage remaining channel connections in a second stage for use. Doors for protecting the connector and/or receptacle may be opened and/or closed magnetically.

MEDICAL IMAGING APPARATUS

Disclosed is a medical imaging apparatus including a body and a noise reducing apparatus that is detachably disposed in the body to reduce noise generated from the body, wherein the noise reducing apparatus includes a neck and a cavity. The noise reducing apparatus disposes the neck and the cavity that are combined with each other according to a frequency of the noise generated from the medical imaging apparatus, thereby reducing noise generated from the medical imaging apparatus in an active manner, achieving improved silence. 1. A medical imaging apparatus comprising:a body anda noise reducing apparatus disposed inside the body to reduce noise generated from the body,wherein the noise reducing apparatus includes a neck and a cavity, andthe neck is combined with the cavity according to a frequency of the noise desired to be reduced.2. The medical imaging apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe body further includes a cooling apparatus to cool heat inside of the body, andthe noise reducing apparatus reduces noise generated from the cooling apparatus.3. The medical imaging apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a processing unit disposed inside the body to process a medical image; anda housing disposed inside the body to accommodate the processing unit,wherein the noise reducing apparatus is mounted at the housing.4. The medical imaging apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the housing includes a mounting part on which the noise reducing apparatus is mounted claim 3 , andthe neck of the noise reducing apparatus is detachably coupled to the mounting part and the cavity is detachably coupled to the neck.5. The medical imaging apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the neck includes a first portion connected to the mounting part and a second portion to which the cavity is connected claim 4 , andthe first portion or the second portion is provided in the form of a hollow cylinder or a hollow square pillar.6. The medical imaging apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the cavity is provided in the ...

ULTRASONIC PROBE AND ULTRASONIC APPARATUS

An ultrasonic probe includes a housing shaped like a thin plate and having a sensor surface as a transmitting/receiving surface for an ultrasonic wave, and a hand part having an axial direction, and connected to a side surface of the housing at one end in the axial direction, the side surface crossing the sensor surface of the housing. Thus, it is possible to pick up the hand part to dispose the ultrasonic probe to a desired position, and it becomes possible to check an internal tomographic image of the object viewed from an arbitrary direction without suspending the operation. 1. An ultrasonic probe comprising:a housing shaped like a thin plate and having a transmitting/receiving surface for an ultrasonic wave; anda hand part having an axial direction, and connected to a side surface of the housing at one end in the axial direction, the side surface crossing the transmitting/receiving surface of the housing.2. The ultrasonic probe according to claim 1 , whereinthe hand part extends in a direction parallel to a surface direction of the transmitting/receiving surface.3. The ultrasonic probe according to claim 1 , whereinthe hand part is disposed so as to detachably be attached to the housing.4. The ultrasonic probe according to claim 1 , whereinthe hand part is provided with a first hand part connected to the housing, and a second hand part connected to the first hand part so that an angle with the first hand part can be changed.5. The ultrasonic probe according to claim 1 , whereinthe hand part is provided with a cylindrical inner peripheral surface along the axial direction, anda cable to be connected to an ultrasonic sensor disposed inside the housing is disposed in a hollow part formed of the cylindrical inner peripheral surface.6. The ultrasonic probe according to claim 1 , whereinthe side surface of the housing is a convexly curved surface.7. The ultrasonic probe according to claim 1 , whereina thickness dimension along a normal line of the transmitting/ ...

Helmet Apparatus and System with Carotid Collar Means On-Boarded

Apparatus for helmeting with carotid collars works in conjunction with a transcranial Doppler, phased array photoacoustic device to transmit a first energy to a region of interest at an internal site of a subject to produce an image and blood flow velocities of a region of interest by outputting an optical excitation energy to said region of interest and heating said region, causing a transient thermoelastic expansion and produce a wideband ultrasonic emission. Systems integrate and register the signals for use in, for example, acute stroke care. 1. A device for determining brain and neck arterial blood vessel anatomy , blood flow velocity , presence of arterial stenosis or obstruction , and determination of brain oxygenation comprising , in combination:an array of ultrasound transducers;actuators coupled to the array of ultrasound transducers;said actuators enabled to alter, skew, move, rotate, or change the position of the transducers;said actuators enabled to be controlled remotely; andthe array of ultrasound transducers having the ability to receive and send Doppler shifted signals, regarding blood flow from brain and neck vasculatures and oxygenation, to a remote site.2. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising:means for wireless remote control capability and remote manipulation of the ultrasound transducers; andmeans for wireless transmission and receipt of the Doppler signals over internet, radio, land links, and related systems.3. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising means for making a 3-dimensional model of the blood flow of the brain claim 1 , using at least a Super-resolution algorithm and angular positions from an ultrasound transducer encoder and a signal return time from a vasculature.4. The device of claim 3 , whereby spectral analysis of 3D information yields neck vessel Doppler velocities claim 3 , resistances claim 3 , pulse waveform anatomy claim 3 , anatomy of the arteries claim 3 , in addition to B mode gray scale ...

Ultrasonic measurement device, head unit, probe, and diagnostic device

An ultrasonic measurement device includes a substrate, an ultrasonic transducer device, and an integrated circuit device. The ultrasonic transducer device has an ultrasonic element array arranged on the substrate. The integrated circuit device is mounted on the substrate. The ultrasonic element array is rectangle, and when a long side direction of the rectangle is defined as a first direction, the integrated circuit device is mounted on the substrate so as to form the long side direction of the integrated circuit device along the first direction. The integrated circuit device is arranged along the first direction and has a plurality of transmission circuits that output transmission signals to the ultrasonic element array.

MODULAR ULTRASOUND APPARATUS AND METHODS

A pressure wave system comprises a plurality of modules (). Each module () comprises a plurality of pressure wave transducer elements, and connection means () operable to connect the modules together in each of a plurality of different configurations. The modules can form a transmitter array having a plurality of different shapes each associated with one of the configurations. 1. A pressure wave system comprising a plurality of modules , each module comprising a plurality of pressure wave transducer elements , and at least one connector operable to connect the modules together in each of a plurality of different configurations whereby the modules can form a transmitter array having a plurality of different shapes each associated with one of the configurations.2. A system according to wherein the transmission elements on each of the modules are arranged in a curved array claim 1 , the curved array of each of the modules being of the same shape as the curved array of each of the other modules.3. A system according to wherein each of the curved arrays has a radius of curvature which is constant along its length and the at least one connector is arranged such that any two of the modules can be connected end-to-end such that the curved arrays of said two of the modules have a common centre of curvature.4. A system according to wherein each of the curved arrays is part-spherical claim 2 , and the at least one connector is arranged such that claim 2 , in each of the configurations claim 2 , the transducer elements of all of the modules together form a single part-spherical array.5. A system according to wherein each of the modules is of a generally rectangular shape having two sides and two ends claim 1 , and the at least one connector is arranged such that two of the modules can be connected together side-to-side or end-to-end.6. A system according to wherein:each of the transducer elements is operable to transmit pressure waves and the system further comprises a ...

Parameter loader for ultrasound probe and related apparatus and methods

Programmable ultrasound probes and methods of operation are described. The ultrasound probe may include memory storing parameter data and may also include a parameter loader which loads the parameter data into programmable circuitry of the ultrasound probe. In some instances, the ultrasound probe may include circuitry grouped into modules which may be repeatable and which may be coupled together to allow data to be exchanged between the modules.

REMOTELY CONTROLLED ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER

A base for an ultrasonic system comprises elements adapted to connect either a smart device or a display device to the base such that the base and smart device can be moved as a single unit. The base also comprises an ultrasonic array with at least one element capable of generating a signal in the range of 1 MHz to 15 MHz and a gimbal system configured to allow the ultrasonic array to be tilted relative to the base. The base provides a way for a physician to remotely control the transmitting angle and pressure exerted against the skin of an ultrasound transducer array of an ultrasound scanning system that is handheld by a patient. 1. A base for an ultrasonic system , the base comprising: elements adapted to connect one of a smart device or a display device to the base such that the base and smart device or the base and the display device can be moved as a single unit , an ultrasonic array with at least one element capable of generating a signal having a frequency in the range between 1 MHz to 15 MHz , and a gimbal system;wherein the gimbal system is configured to tilt the ultrasonic array in two dimensions relative to the base, thereby allowing the transmission/reception angle of the array to be changed without moving the base.2. The base of claim 1 , wherein the gimbal system comprises a gimbal support rigidly connected to the inside of the base claim 1 , an inner gimbal ring rotatably attached to the gimbal support and an outer gimbal ring rotatably attached to the inner gimbal ring wherein the ultrasonic array is attached to a PCB that is fixedly attached to the outer gimbal ring.3. The base of claim 2 , wherein rotation of each of the inner gimbal ring and the outer gimbal ring is caused by a separate motor and micro-gear assembly.4. The base of claim 3 , wherein the motors are activated and controlled from a remote location.5. The base of claim 4 , wherein the motors are activated and controlled by a remotely located real or virtual joystick or by keys on a ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING SUB-TISSUE ANOMALIES

A diagnostic imaging device includes a probe that uses both an ultrasound transducer and frequency-domain diffuse optical imaging (FD-DOI) to assist with locating and diagnosing sub-tissue anomalies. According to one aspect, the diagnostic imaging device relates to a clip-on cap that can be utilized with existing ultrasound transducers. The diagnostic imaging device described herein can be utilized for image-guided needle biopsy to regions where prostate tissues are highly suspicious for high-grade cancer, as well as for image guided interventions, such as cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy, and brachytherapy for early-stage or localized prostate cancer. 110. An ultrasound transducer cap () , comprising:{'b': 12', '22', '12, 'claim-text': [{'b': 18', '12', '22', '12', '62, 'an ultrasound transducer cutout () disposed along a length of the hollow body () that provides an unblocked line of sight between an ultrasound transducer () within the hollow body () and a rectal wall ();'}, {'b': 14', '26', '18, 'a first light emitter () disposed along a first edge () of the ultrasound transducer cutout (); and'}, {'b': 16', '28', '18, 'a first light detector () disposed along a second edge () of the ultrasound transducer cutout ().'}], 'a hollow body () with an internal cavity that compliments an ultrasound transducer (), the hollow body () comprising210. The ultrasound transducer cap () of claim 1 , further comprising:{'b': 14', '16, 'a second light emitter () disposed adjacent to the first light detector (); and'}{'b': 16', '14, 'a second light detector () disposed adjacent to the first light emitter ().'}310. The ultrasound transducer cap () of claim 1 , further comprising:{'b': 30', '12, 'a touch sensitive electrode () disposed on an outer surface of the hollow body ().'}410301416. The ultrasound transducer cap () of claim 3 , wherein the touch sensitive electrode () is a ring that surrounds one of the first light emitter () and the first light detector ().5100. A ...

Photoacoustic Imager

This photoacoustic imager includes a light source portion and a detection portion, and is configured to set pulsed light emitted by the light source portion to a pulse width tw expressed in the following expression, assuming that fmax represents the maximum frequency of an acoustic wave A detected by the detection portion: 0.5/ f max≦ tw ≦1/ f max

ULTRASONIC DEVICE, ULTRASONIC MODULE, AND ULTRASONIC MEASURING DEVICE

An ultrasonic device includes: a substrate provided with a first opening and a second opening; a support film that is provided on the substrate and closes the first opening and the second opening; a transmitting piezoelectric film that is provided on the support film at a position which overlaps the first opening when viewed in a thickness direction of the substrate and that is sandwiched between a pair of electrodes in the thickness direction of the substrate; and a receiving piezoelectric film that is provided on the support film at a position which overlaps the second opening when viewed in the thickness direction of the substrate and that is sandwiched between a pair of electrodes in an intersecting direction intersecting with the thickness direction of the substrate. 1. An ultrasonic device comprising:a substrate provided with a first opening and a second opening;a support film that is provided on the substrate and closes the first opening and the second opening;a transmitting piezoelectric film that is provided on the support film at a position which overlaps the first opening when viewed in a thickness direction of the substrate, and is sandwiched between a pair of electrodes in the thickness direction of the substrate; anda receiving piezoelectric film that is provided on the support film at a position which overlaps the second opening when viewed in the thickness direction of the substrate, and is sandwiched between a pair of electrodes in an intersecting direction intersecting with the thickness direction of the substrate,wherein a film thickness dimension of the receiving piezoelectric film in the thickness direction of the substrate is smaller than a film thickness dimension of the transmitting piezoelectric film.2. The ultrasonic device according to claim 1 ,wherein the film thickness dimension of the transmitting piezoelectric film is 300 nm to 1800 nm, andwherein the film thickness dimension of the receiving piezoelectric film is 80 nm or larger.3. ...

ULTRASOUND PROBE

An ultrasound probe including a housing, a head part provided on the housing so as to enable expansion and contraction, an array provided in the housing and having one or more transducers, a rotary part provided at a rear surface of the array to rotate the array, a pressing part configured to expand the head part by applying pressure to the head part, and a control part, when the head part is inserted into a target object, configured to allow the array to control the pressing part such that the head part is expanded, and allow the array to be rotated in the expanded head part, by controlling the rotary part, thereby relieving pain involved with insertion of the ultrasound probe. 1. An ultrasound probe comprising:a housing:a head part provided on the housing so as to enable expansion and contraction;an array provided in the housing and having one or more transducers;a rotary part provided at a rear surface of the array to rotate the array;a pressing part configured to expand the head part by applying pressure to the head part; anda control part, when the head part is inserted into a target object, configured to allow the array to control the pressing part such that the head part is expanded, and allow the array to be rotated in the expanded head part, by controlling the rotary part.2. The ultrasound probe of claim 1 , wherein the head part is replaceable.3. The ultrasound probe of claim 1 , wherein the head part is mounted at an inside of the housing.4. The ultrasound probe of claim 1 , wherein the head part is provided in the form of a convex lens at an opening of the housing.5. The ultrasound probe of claim 1 , wherein the expanded head part has a balloon shape.6. The ultrasound probe of claim 1 , wherein the pressing part expands the head part by use of a fluid.7. The ultrasound probe of claim 1 , wherein:the housing is separated into an upper portion housing and a lower portion housing by a partition wall; andthe pressing part applies pressure only to the upper ...

INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM WITH SLIP RING INTERFACE AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

An intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) imaging system is provided. The IVUS imaging system includes an intravascular device including a transducer shaft with an ultrasound transducer at a distal end. The IVUS imaging system also includes an interface module removably coupled to the intravascular device. The interface module includes a connector rotatably coupled to a proximal end of the transducer shaft; a motor coupled to the connector; a spinning element coupled to the motor, wherein the spinning element comprises four conductive rings; a stationary element comprising a plurality of brushes, wherein the stationary element is disposed proximate the spinning element such that a different one of the plurality of brushes is in mechanical contact with each of the four conductive rings; and four conductors coupled to the connector and the spinning element such that the stationary element and the intravascular device are in electrical communication. 1. An intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) imaging system , comprising:an intravascular device including a transducer shaft with an ultrasound transducer at a distal end; and a connector rotatably coupled to a proximal end of the transducer shaft;', 'a motor coupled to the connector;', 'a spinning element coupled to the motor, wherein the spinning element comprises four conductive rings;', 'a stationary element comprising a plurality of brushes, wherein the stationary element is disposed proximate the spinning element such that a different one of the plurality of brushes is in mechanical contact with each of the four conductive rings; and', 'four conductors coupled to the connector and the spinning element such that the stationary element and the intravascular device are in electrical communication., 'an interface module removably coupled to the intravascular device, the interface module including2. The IVUS imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the intravascular device further comprises an electronic component in electrical ...

HANDLE SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORT, DOCK RETENTION AND DESKTOP POSITIONING OF A PORTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE

Apparatuses and methods are disclosed herein for securely docking portable ultrasound imaging devices and/or other medical equipment to stand heads and other support structures. In some embodiments, a portable imaging device can include a movable carrying handle that enables the user to easily secure the imaging device to a stand head by rotating the handle to engage one or more latch mechanisms on the stand head. The user can quickly remove the imaging device from the stand head for transport to another location by disengaging the one or more latches and rotating the handle in the opposite direction. If the new location lacks a stand head or other docking structure, the user can rotate the handle downwardly to act as a stand that elevates the rear portion of the device to facilitate use on a desktop or other surface. 1. An ultrasound imaging system comprising:a support; and movement of the handle from the first position to the second position engages the handle with the support to secure the portable ultrasound device to the support, and', 'movement of the handle from the second position to the first position disengages the handle from the support to enable the portable ultrasound device to be removed from the support., 'a portable ultrasound device configured to be operably mounted to the support, the portable ultrasound device having a carrying handle that is movable between a first position and a second position, wherein, when the portable ultrasound device is operably mounted to the support—'}2. The ultrasound imaging system of wherein at least one of the support or the carrying handle includes an engagement feature claim 1 , and wherein claim 1 , when the portable ultrasound device is operably mounted to the support claim 1 , movement of the handle from the first position to the second position automatically actuates the engagement feature to restrain the handle in the second position.3. The ultrasound imaging system of wherein at least one of the support or ...

Ultrasound Transducer Array Architecture And Method of Manufacture

An ultrasound transducer array architecture and manufacturing method is provided. The method includes providing an ultrasonic transducer including a plurality of modules, each module including an ultrasonic transducer array and an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), the ultrasonic transducer array and the ASIC electrically coupled to a flexible interconnect, the flexible interconnect coupled to a connector. The ASIC and flexible interconnect may be arranged such that each ultrasonic transducer array is directly adjacent to another ultrasonic transducer array. The ASIC may be electrically coupled to the flexible interconnect and the ASIC to the transducer array via a redistribution layer. Each of the plurality of modules may be a stack with the ultrasonic transducer array on the RDL and RDL on the ASIC, wherein the flexible interconnect extends laterally from a top surface of the ASIC and curves down to a bottom surface of the ASIC. 1. A method comprising:providing an ultrasonic transducer comprising a plurality of modules, each module comprising an ultrasonic transducer array and an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), the ultrasonic transducer array and the ASIC electrically coupled to a flexible interconnect, the flexible interconnect coupled to a connector, wherein the ASIC and flexible interconnect are arranged such that each ultrasonic transducer array is directly adjacent to another ultrasonic transducer array.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising electrically coupling the ASIC to the flexible interconnect and the ASIC to the transducer array via a redistribution layer.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein each of the plurality of modules comprises a stack with the ultrasonic transducer array on the RDL and RDL on the ASIC claim 2 , wherein the flexible interconnect extends laterally from a top surface of the ASIC and curves down to a bottom surface of the ASIC.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the connector is coupled to a bottom surface ...

ULTRASOUND PROBE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING ARTERIAL PARAMETERS USING NON-IMAGING ULTRASOUND

The invention relates to a system, an ultrasound probe and a corresponding method for measuring arterial parameters using non-imaging ultrasound. The system comprises an acquisition unit for acquiring doppler ultrasound signal from a blood vessel and a processing unit for processing the acquired doppler ultrasound signal and to determine the changes in the blood vessel through the N measurements of at least Peak Systolic Velocity (PSV) and Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV). The acquisition unit comprises an ultrasound probe having a plurality of transducer elements arranged in a grid configuration, and comprising a first probe () and a second probe () detachably connected to each other. In the split configuration the ultrasound probe is provided to measure the PWV globally between the carotid and femoral arteries, or the PSV and PWV locally and simultaneously. In the integrated configuration the PSV or PWV may be measured locally. 2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ultrasound probes has a latching mechanism to latch the first probe and the second probe to provide a single probe in an integrated configuration of the ultrasound probe claim 1 , and to unlatch/detach the first probe and the second probe to provide two probes in a split configuration of the ultrasound probe.3. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the transducer elements of the ultrasound probe are provided to operate individually or collectively.4. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the transducer elements of the ultrasound probe are provided to operate simultaneously or separately.5. (canceled)6. The system as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the transducer elements of the ultrasound probe are arranged to provide a collimated beam in a region of interest.7. (canceled)8. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is provided to detect a flow of blood in a blood vessel.9. (canceled)10. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is provided to ...

INTERVENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT AND IMAGING SYSTEM

Needle deployment and imaging system includes a sheath, an imaging core, and interventional core. The imaging core and interventional core are received in first and second axial passages in the sheath and at least one of said cores will be removable and replaceable within the sheath. The imaging core may be extended from the sheath or be sealed within the first axial passage of the sheath. The interventional core will typically be advanced laterally or axially from a location near the distal end of the sheath. 1. An imaging system for minimally invasive surgery , the imaging system comprising:an imaging core having a proximal end and a distal end, the imaging core comprising a handle portion at the proximal end and an imaging transducer at the distal end,wherein the imaging core is configured to be removably coupled to an interventional core so that the imaging and interventional cores are in parallel with one another,wherein the imaging core is configured to be removably coupled to the interventional core via a sheath coupled to the imaging transducer, the sheath having an axial passage through which at least a portion of the interventional core is advanced.2. The imaging system of claim 1 , further comprising the sheath.3. The imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the imaging core is removably coupled to the sheath.4. The imaging system of claim 1 , further comprising the interventional core.5. The imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the interventional core comprises a tissue-penetrating element which is axially reciprocatable relative to the sheath.6. The imaging system of claim 5 , wherein a distal end of the tissue-penetrating element is adapted to extend in a distally forward direction.7. The imaging system of claim 5 , wherein a distal end of the tissue-penetrating element is adapted to extend in a lateral direction.8. The imaging system of claim 5 , wherein the tissue-penetrating element comprises an electrode adapted to deliver electrical current to tissue.9. ...

PROCESSING DEVICE, ULTRASONIC DEVICE, ULTRASONIC PROBE, AND ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE

An ultrasonic device includes a substrate, first ultrasonic elements having a resonance characteristic of a first frequency, and second ultrasonic elements having a resonance characteristic of a second frequency lower than the first frequency. The first ultrasonic elements are arranged along a first direction to make a first to an n-th high-frequency ultrasonic element lines. The second ultrasonic elements are arranged along the first direction to make a first to an n-th low-frequency ultrasonic element lines. The first to the n-th high-frequency ultrasonic element lines and the first to the n-th low-frequency ultrasonic element lines are arranged along a second direction. The first and second ultrasonic elements have an opening, a vibrating membrane, and a piezo element part. A length in the second direction of the opening of the first ultrasonic element is shorter than a length in the second direction of the opening of the second ultrasonic element. 1. An ultrasonic device comprising:a substrate;a plurality of first ultrasonic elements having a resonance characteristic of a first frequency disposed on the substrate; anda plurality of second ultrasonic elements having a resonance characteristic of a second frequency, which is lower than the first frequency, disposed on the substrate,the plurality of first ultrasonic elements being arranged along a first direction to make a first high-frequency ultrasonic element line to an n-th high-frequency ultrasonic element line (n is an integer of more than 2),the plurality of second ultrasonic elements being arranged along the first direction to make a first low-frequency ultrasonic element line to an n-th low-frequency ultrasonic element line,the first high-frequency ultrasonic element line to the n-th high-frequency ultrasonic element line being arranged along a second direction which intersects with the first direction,the first low-frequency ultrasonic element line to the n-th low-frequency ultrasonic element line being ...

ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS WITH EASY ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY

The present disclosure includes an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus with easy assembly and disassembly. The apparatus comprises an outer casing including a motherboard module having motherboard guiding plugs and motherboard ports installed thereon and a first outer-casing sliding device; and a main case structure being housed by the outer casing, including a transducer panel module coupled to an I/O module, a carrier board module coupled to the transducer panel module via the I/O module and having a PC module installed thereon process ultrasound data, carrier-board guiding holes to receive the motherboard guiding plugs, carrier-board ports to inter-plug in the motherboard ports, and a first main-case sliding device to slide in the first outer-casing sliding device and facilitate the main case structure to move relative to the outer casing; wherein the motherboard module and the I/O module are perpendicular to the transducer panel module and the carrier board module. 1. An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus with easy assembly and disassembly , comprising: a motherboard module having one or more motherboard guiding plugs and one or more motherboard ports installed thereon to facilitate the assembly, and', 'a first outer-casing sliding device; and, 'an outer casing including an I/O module,', 'a power-supply module to receive a power supply and provide the power supply to the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus,', 'a transducer panel module coupled to the I/O module and having a transceiver and a transducer information-processing module installed thereon, the transceiver being coupled to a transducer to emit and receive ultrasound electrical signals and the transducer information-processing module converting the received ultrasound electrical signals into digital information,', 'a carrier board module coupled to the I/O module and to the transducer information-processing module via the I/O module and having a PC module installed thereon to process the converted digital ...

PORTABLE ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSIS DEVICE

A notebook type ultrasonic diagnosis device in which a display housing including a display panel is independently movable from a main body housing including an operation panel, and both of the display housing and the main body housing are integrally operated is provided. The ultrasonic diagnosis device includes two connectable and separable housings, a display housing including a display panel, and an operation housing including an operation panel, and handle portions and are provided in the housings, respectively. The handle portions of the respective housings function as a connection portion for connecting the two housings, and configure one handle by being linked together at the time of overlapping the two housings to be connected. In addition, the handle portion disposed in the display housing is rotatably attached to the display housing , and functions as a supporting base when the display housing is separated from the operation housing to be independently installed, and as a handle when an operator holds the display housing 1. A portable ultrasonic diagnosis device , comprising:a first housing which includes a display panel; anda second housing which includes an operation panel,wherein the first housing and the second housing are able to be separated from each other, anda handle is formed by linking the first housing and the second housing together.2. The portable ultrasonic diagnosis device according to claim 1 ,wherein a first handle portion for configuring the handle is rotatably fixed to the first housing.3. The portable ultrasonic diagnosis device according to claim 1 ,wherein a second handle portion for configuring the handle is fixed to the second housing.4. The portable ultrasonic diagnosis device according to claim 1 ,wherein the display panel of the first housing and the operation panel of the second housing face each other in a state in which the first housing and the second housing are linked together by the handle.5. The portable ultrasonic ...

ACCESSORY TECHNOLOGIES FOR ULTRASOUND SYSTEMS

Certain embodiments are directed to accessories for the use of portable probes, tablets and smartphones during ultrasound guided procedures requiring real-time visualization and sterile precautions. The embodiments include sterile procedural kits allow the placement of tablets or smartphone into sealed compartment that maintain sterility, allow for touch screen adjustments and continuous visualization.

ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS, PROBE HEAD, ULTRASONIC PROBE, ELECTRONIC MACHINE, AND ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS

An ultrasonic measurement apparatus has an ultrasonic transducer device including an ultrasonic element array, a first through n-th first end-side terminal XA to XAn provided to a first end side, and a first through n-th second end-side terminal XB to XBn provided to a second end side opposing the first end side; a first transmission circuit outputting first drive signals VTA to VTAn to the first through n-th first end-side terminals XA to XAn; and a second transmission circuit outputting second drive signals VTB to VTBn to the first through n-th second end-side terminals XB to XBn. 1. An ultrasonic measurement apparatus comprising:an ultrasonic transducer device including an ultrasonic element array, a first first end-side terminal through an n-th (where n is an integer two or greater) first end-side terminal provided to a first end side of the ultrasonic element array, and a first second end-side terminal through an n-th second end-side terminal provided to a second end side of the ultrasonic element array opposing the first end side of the ultrasonic element array;a first drive electrode line through an n-th drive electrode line, each drive electrode line having a first end and a second end, the first end being connected to the first end-side terminal and the second end being connected to the second end-side terminal;a first transmission circuit configured to output first drive signals to the first first end-side terminal through the n-th first end-side terminal; anda second transmission circuit configured to output second drive signals to the first second end-side terminal through the n-th second end-side terminal,an amplitude of at least one of the first drive signals and the second drive signals being variably set.2. The ultrasonic measurement apparatus as set forth in claim 1 , whereina set position of a scan plane, which is a plane running along a direction of scanning of a beam of ultrasonic waves emitted from the ultrasonic transducer device, is changed by ...

Needle Guide Including Enhanced Visibility Entrance

A needle guide for use with a handheld probe having a connector protruding from a probe surface. The needle guide can include an upper portion including an upper surface, a lower portion defining a cavity to receive the connector of the handheld probe, and a needle channel. The needle channel can extend from a proximal portion of the upper surface to a distal end of the upper surface. The needle channel can have a fixed size. The needle guide can include a guide surface extending into the upper portion and the lower portion of the needle guide at a proximal end of the needle guide. The guide surface can include a concave shape with a conical surface that funnels into a proximal end of the needle channel. 1. A needle guide for use with a handheld probe having a connector protruding from a probe surface , comprising:an upper portion including an upper surface;a lower portion defining a cavity to receive the connector of the handheld probe;a needle channel extending from a proximal portion of the upper surface to a distal end of the upper surface, the needle channel having a fixed size; anda guide surface extending into the upper portion and the lower portion of the needle guide at a proximal end of the needle guide, the guide surface having a concave shape with a conical surface that funnels into a proximal end of the needle channel.2. The needle guide according to claim 1 , wherein an outer perimeter of the guide surface at the proximal end of the needle guide spans a substantial width of upper portion and a substantial width of the lower portion.3. The needle guide according to claim 1 , wherein the needle channel is defined by opposing walls separated by a slot.4. The needle guide according to claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the needle channel is tapered.5. The needle guide according to claim 1 , wherein the lower portion of the needle guide includes a first mating feature designed to interact in a snap-fit arrangement with a second mating feature on the ...

Systems and methods for making frequency-based adjustments to signal paths along intravascular ultrasound imaging systems

An adaptor for adjusting electrical signals propagated along an electrically-conductive path between a drive unit and a catheter of an intravascular ultrasound imaging system includes a catheter connector disposed along a first end of a housing and configured to receive the catheter. A drive-unit connector is disposed along a second end of the housing and is configured to couple the adaptor to the drive unit. A catheter-conductor interface electrically-couples to a transducer conductor of the catheter. A drive-unit-conductor interface electrically-couples to an electrical conductor of the drive unit. An adaptor conductor electrically-couples the catheter-conductor interface to the drive-unit-conductor interface. A tuning element is electrically-coupled to the adaptor conductor and is configured to adjust electrical signals propagating along the adaptor conductor based, at least in part, on an operational frequency of a transducer disposed in the catheter.

System and method for locating an ultrasound imaging device from a multi-use electronic display device

An ultrasound imaging system comprising a multi-use electronic display device and an ultrasound imaging device. The multi-use electronic display device is capable of communicating with one or more ultrasound imaging devices and selecting which to connect with based on at least one of previously store information, user input, and information gathered from the ultrasound imaging devices. The multi-use electronic display device may communicate with the ultrasound imaging devices while they are in a low power standby state. This approach reduces the complexity of the pairing process and provides a means for quickly and easily selecting between multiple ultrasound imaging devices.

MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE

Systems, and methods of disassembling systems that includes a medical device, a shaft that is optionally steerable, and a handle assembly. The methods can include providing a system after it has been exposed to a blood environment of a subject, disconnecting a medical device electrical contact from an electrical contact on the printed circuit board, moving the medical distally relative to the sheath and out of the distal end of the sheath, and cleaning at least a portion of the medical device. 1. A method of disassembling a system exposed to a bodily fluid of a subject , the system including an ultrasound probe , a steerable shaft , and a handle assembly , comprising:providing a handle assembly, a steerable sheath that has been exposed to a bodily fluid environment of a subject, and an ultrasound probe that has been exposed to the bodily fluid environment of the subject, the handle assembly in operable communication with the steerable sheath and the ultrasound probe, the handle assembly including a handle body with an outer surface that can be gripped by a user, a first actuator adapted to be moved relative to the handle body, and a second actuator adapted to be moved relative to the handle body, the steerable sheath having a distal deflectable region that is in operable communication with at least one pull wire, wherein the first actuator is in operable communication with the pull wire such that actuation of the first actuator relative to the handle body causes deflection of the distal deflectable region, and wherein the second actuator is adapted to be rotated relative to the handle body and is also adapted to be moved axially relative to the handle body, and wherein the second actuator is in operable communication with the ultrasound probe such that axial movement of the second actuator relative to the handle body causes axial movement of the ultrasound probe relative to the distal end of the steerable sheath, and such that rotation of the second actuator ...

Needle Guide Including Enhanced Visibility Entrance

Needle guide systems for a sonography device are disclosed. The needle guide systems include both fixed and adjustable needle guides. In one embodiment, the needle guide includes a needle guide body that is rotatably mounted to a probe of a sonography device. A plurality of needle channels is disposed on a surface of the needle guide body. Each needle channel can be selectively rotated into position to guide a needle into a body of a patient at a predetermined needle insertion angle. If another needle insertion angle is desired, the needle guide is rotated to place a new needle channel defining the desired needle insertion angle into position. In another embodiment, a needle guide is disclosed and includes an extended guide feature, such as a guide cone, to assist in inserting a needle into the needle channel. 1. A needle guide for use with a handheld probe , comprising:a needle guide body defining a first surface;a needle channel defined on the first surface; andan extended guide feature including a guide cone in communication with the needle channel, the guide cone extending beyond the body of the needle guide in directions parallel and orthogonal to the first surface of the needle guide body.2. The needle guide as defined in claim 1 , wherein the guide cone also extends below the first surface of the needle guide body in a direction orthogonal to the first surface.3. The needle guide as defined in claim 1 , wherein the guide cone is circularly funnel-shaped.4. The needle guide as defined in claim 1 , wherein the guide cone is elliptically funnel-shaped and extends beyond a proximal end of the needle guide body.5. The needle guide as defined in claim 4 , wherein the elliptical funnel shape of the guide cone is bounded by a perimeter claim 4 , a leading edge of the perimeter disposed above the first surface of the needle guide in a direction orthogonal to the first surface claim 4 , a trailing edge of the perimeter disposed below the first surface of the needle ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ULTRASOUND TREATMENT

Embodiments provide an ultrasound treatment system and method. In some embodiments, the system includes a removable transducer module having an ultrasound transducer. In some embodiments, the system can include a hand wand with at least one finger activated controller and a control module that is coupled to the hand wand and has a graphical user interface for controlling the removable transducer module, and an interface coupling the hand wand to the control module. The interface may provide power to the hand wand or may transfer a signal from the hand wand to the control module. In some embodiments, the treatment system may be used in cosmetic procedures on at least a portion of a face, head, neck, and/or other part of a patient. 1a controlling device operably controlling an ultrasonic treatment function for providing ultrasonic treatment;a movement mechanism configured to direct ultrasonic treatment in a linear sequence of individual thermal lesions; andat least a first and a second removable transducer module,wherein said first and second transducer modules are configured for both ultrasonic imaging and ultrasonic treatment,wherein said first and second transducer modules are configured for interchangeable coupling to the hand wand,wherein said first transducer module is configured to apply ultrasonic therapy to a first layer of tissue,wherein said second transducer module is configured to apply ultrasonic therapy to a second layer of tissue, wherein the second layer of tissue is at a different depth than the first layer of tissue, andwherein said first and second transducer modules are configured to be operably coupled to at least one of said controlling device and said movement mechanism.. A hand wand for use in cosmetic treatment, the wand comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/996,616, filed Jan. 12, 2011 and now issued as U.S. Pat. No. ______, which is a U.S. National Phase under 35 U.S.C. 371 of International ...

Wireless ultrasound probe using wirelessly supplied power, ultrasound diagnosis apparatus wirelessly connected to wireless ultrasound probe, operating method of ultrasound diagnosis apparatus, and operating method of wireless ultrasound probe

Provided are an ultrasound probe and an operating method of the ultrasound probe which can select a power transmission channel and/or a wireless power transmission mode that are most appropriate in an environment in which power transmission channels exist. The operating method of the ultrasound probe includes operations of obtaining a plurality of pieces of information about power transmission channels; displaying a power transmission channel list, based on the plurality of pieces of information about the power transmission channels; selecting a power transmission channel from the power transmission channel list; and receiving wireless power that is transmitted via the selected power transmission channel.

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF TISSUE

Delivery systems, and methods using the same, having an ultrasound viewing window for improved imaging and a needle for ablation treatment of target tissues. In an embodiment, the target tissue is a fibroid within a female's uterus. In an embodiment, the delivery system includes a rigid shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and an axial passage extending through the rigid shaft. In an embodiment, the axial passage is configured for removably receiving the ultrasound imaging insert having an ultrasound array disposed a distal portion. 1. (canceled)2. A system for treating a uterine fibroid , said system comprising:an ultrasonic imaging device configured to provide a real time image of the uterine fibroid, the ultrasonic imaging device comprising an ultrasonic transducer and a distal end deflectable to orient the ultrasonic transducer; anda radiofrequency ablation device comprising one or more needle electrodes deployable into a uterine fibroid and configured deliver radiofrequency energy thereto while the ultrasonic imaging device provides the real time image,wherein the ultrasonic imaging device and the radiofrequency ablation device are configured to be coupled to one another.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising a sheath through which the radiofrequency ablation device is contained within when delivered into a uterine cavity.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the one or more needle electrodes are reciprocatably advancable relative to an access direction of the radiofrequency ablation device when the one or more needle electrodes are deployed into the uterine fibroid.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the one or more needle electrodes are configured to be advanced laterally relative to the access direction when deployed into the uterine fibroid.6. The system of claim 4 , wherein the one or more needle electrodes are configured to be advanced axially relative to the access direction when deployed into the uterine fibroid.7. The system of claim 2 , ...

Wearable health-monitoring devices and methods of making and using the same

Wearable health-monitoring devices that are suitable for detecting one or more signals/sounds produced by an animal's body, such as a human body, are disclosed. Methods of making and using wearable health-monitoring devices are also disclosed.

Ultrasound 3d imaging system

The present invention related to an ultrasound imaging system win which the scan head includes a beamformer circuit that performs far field subarray beamforming or includes a sparse array selecting circuit that actuates selected elements. When using a hierarchical two-stage or three-stage beamforming system, three dimensional ultrasound images can be generated in real-time. The invention further relates to flexible printed circuit boards in the probe head. The invention furthermore related to the use of coded or spread spectrum signaling in ultrasound imagining systems. Matched filters based on pulse compression using Golay code pairs improve the signal-to-noise ratio thus enabling third harmonic imaging with suppressed sidelobes. The system is suitable for 3D full volume cardiac imaging.

Ultrasonic device, ultrasonic probe, and ultrasonic imaging apparatus

An ultrasonic device has ultrasonic elements to transmit and receive ultrasonic waves. The ultrasonic device includes a first ultrasonic element array in which ultrasonic elements forming one channel among the ultrasonic elements are arranged in a first direction (scan direction) and a second ultrasonic element array in which ultrasonic elements forming one channel are arranged in the first direction. The second ultrasonic element array is disposed so as to be shifted from the first ultrasonic element array in a second direction (slice direction) crossing the first direction.

Endoscope

A fixing sleeve that is fitted outward on a connecting portion between a connecting pipe and a treatment tool inserting tube for fixation of the connecting portion comprises a cylindrical sleeve body, an arc-shaped portion that is connected to a proximal end side of the sleeve body, is formed to be coaxial with a sleeve center axis of the sleeve body and has a center angle smaller than 180°, and a projection portion that is formed along a peripheral direction of the sleeve center axis on an inner peripheral surface in the arc-shaped portion in a radial inside of the sleeve center axis. A part of the treatment tool inserting tube is flexibly deformed in a convex shape by the projection portion, and the part thereof is supported by the projection portion.

Needle Guidance Systems for Use with Ultrasound Devices

Ultrasound devices and guidance systems for ultrasound devices for subdermal devices (e.g., needles) used in conjunction with the ultrasound devices are described. The guidance systems can include features for easy release of a device from the system following targeting to a subdermal site. A guidance system can be ambidextrous such that a needle can be released by use of either the left or right hand and by use of either a thumb or a finger of an operator. Embodiments that include guidance tracks and slidable guidance cartridges that grasp the hub of a subdermal device are also described. 1. A system for use in conjunction with an ultrasound device comprising:a guide rail, the guide rail laying along a length of a track;a guide cartridge capable of being held in conjunction with the guide rail such that the guide cartridge is in slidable conformation with the track along the length and the guide cartridge being capable of sliding from a first end of the track to a second end of the track, the guide cartridge being removably attachable to a hub of a subdermal device.2. The system of claim 1 , the guide rail interlocking with the guide cartridge.3. The system of claim 1 , the system comprising a second guide rail.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the guide rail and the second guide rail are the same or different lengths.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising one or more guidance features claim 1 , the guidance features being in proximity of the second end of the track.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a sterilizable shield that is removably attachable to an ultrasound transducer.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the guide rail is located along a length of the sterilizable shield.8. The system of claim 6 , wherein the sterilizable shield comprises a pliable drape claim 6 , the system further comprising a shell that is removably attachable to an ultrasound transducer with the pliable drape between the shell and the ultrasound transducer claim 6 , ...

Ultrasonic device and manufacturing method thereof, electronic equipment, and ultrasonic image device

An ultrasonic device includes a substrate, an acoustic adjustment layer, an acoustic lens and a structural member. The substrate has an element array including a plurality of thin film ultrasonic transducer elements arranged in an array form. The acoustic adjustment layer covers the element array. The acoustic lens is arranged above the acoustic adjustment layer. The structural member is in contact with the acoustic lens and fixed to the substrate. The structural member has a modulus of rigidity greater than a modulus of rigidity of the acoustic lens.

THREE-DIMENSIONAL ULTRASOUND TOMOGRAPHY METHOD AND SYSTEM BASED ON SPIRAL SCANNING

A three-dimensional ultrasound tomography method and system based on spiral scanning are provided. The method includes the following. (1) Collecting raw data: an emission array element is switched while a probe maintains a uniform linear motion, so that changes in trajectory with time of a position of an equivalent emission array element in a three-dimensional space show a spiral or a partial spiral, and echo data is received. (2) Pre-processing data. (3) Calculating coordinates of each equivalent emission array element. (4) Calculating coordinates of an imaging focus point. (5) Performing synthetic aperture focusing on each imaging focus point. (6) Post-processing data. The disclosure improves the principle of the imaging method, the design of the overall process, etc. Volume data containing information of continuous tissue layers is obtained through spiral scanning. Applying the synthetic aperture focusing technique in the three-dimensional space improves the resolution between layers and shorten the scan time. 1. A three-dimensional ultrasound tomography method based on spiral scanning , comprising:Step (1) of collecting raw data, wherein:array elements in a ring-shaped probe or a partial ring-shaped probe are numbered from 1 to N in a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction, where N is a total number of array elements in the probe, and the N array elements are uniformly distributed on the probe; under a premise that the probe maintains a uniform linear motion, an emission array element is switched according to a preset emission rule, and assuming that a motion-emission cycle contains L emission events, and each emission event corresponds to an equivalent emission array element, then the emission event numbered as 1 starts to emit an ultrasonic signal until the emission event numbered as L, and changes in trajectory with time of a position of the equivalent emission array element corresponding to each emission event in a three-dimensional space show a ...

DETERMINING A GUIDANCE SIGNAL AND A SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A GUIDANCE FOR AN ULTRASONIC HANDHELD TRANSDUCER

The present invention relates the device and the method for providing a guidance signal. The device preferably relates to a mobile device, such as a mobile tablet computer. The device comprises an input unit, a display and a processing unit. Via the input unit, a three-dimensional outline image of a surface of a human subject is provided, e.g. acquired by a camera. The device further comprises a memory. The memory stores a human reference model, which statistically represents a virtual human subject. In practice it is often the case that the surface outline represented by the human reference model would not instantly fit to the surface outline of the human subject. Therefore, the processing unit is configured to adapt the human reference model resulting in an adapted model, such that the surface outline represented by the adapted model fits to the surface outline of the (real) human subject. Furthermore, the image is acquired as a so-called track-image of an ultrasonic handheld transducer in front of the human subject. The processing unit is configured to recognize the ultrasonic handheld transducer in the track-image and to determine the transducer pose based thereon. In practice, the ultrasonic handheld transducer is to be arranged on the surface of the human subject at a target pose in order to scan a desired scan region of the human subject. The scan region may relate to an inner organ of the human subject. Based on the actual transducer pose and the desired target pose, the processing unit is configured to determine a guidance signal, which indicates how to move and/or rotate the ultrasonic handheld transducer to reach the desired target pose. 1. A device for determining a guidance signal , the device comprising:an input unit; anda processing unit;wherein the input unit is configured to receive an at least indirectly acquired outline image of a surface outline of a human subject;wherein the processing unit is configured to access a human reference model, which ...

Detachably joined ultrasonic probe device

The present invention relates to a detachably joined ultrasonic probe device, including modular ultrasonic probe and a case for detachably joining with the modular ultrasonic probes, which enables the user to select a suitable ultrasonic probe according to desired performance and diagnosis frequency region. The device according to the present invention includes: a plurality of ultrasonic probe modules horizontally arranged in the direction of generating an ultrasonic wave; a case consisting of an outer housing with one open side for receiving and enclosing the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules, and a separation housing provided between the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules for separating the ultrasonic modules from one another, so as to detachably join with the ultrasonic modules; and a control module installed in the case for controlling the plurality of ultrasonic probe modules.

ULTRASONIC THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS IMPLEMENTING MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS USING DETACHABLE CIRCUIT BOARDS

An ultrasonic diagnosis and therapy apparatus according to an embodiment may include an ultrasound output unit including a plurality of ultrasound output elements, a circuit board that can be attached and detached through a connecting board connected to the ultrasound output unit to determine a function of the ultrasound output unit, and a control unit configured to control a setting value of each of the plurality of ultrasound output elements, wherein therapy and diagnosis functions are selectively or simultaneously implemented by changing the circuit board. With the ultrasonic diagnosis and therapy apparatus, it is possible to selectively or simultaneously implement the therapy and diagnosis functions by selectively mounting different types of circuit boards that determine the type and function of ultrasound outputted from the ultrasonic transducers. 1. An ultrasonic apparatus , comprising:an ultrasound output unit including a plurality of ultrasound output elements;a circuit board that can be attached and detached through a connecting board connected to the ultrasound output unit to determine a type and function of ultrasound outputted from the ultrasound output unit; anda control unit configured to control a setting value of each of the plurality of ultrasound output elements,wherein a plurality of functions is selectively implemented using the circuit board.2. The ultrasonic apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the setting value includes at least one of a frequency claim 1 , a pulse repetitive frequency claim 1 , a duty cycle claim 1 , a time delay and an ultrasound output intensity of each of the plurality of ultrasound output elements.3. The ultrasonic apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the control unit is configured to adjust position of a focal point to which the ultrasound is focused by setting the time delay of each of the plurality of ultrasound output elements.4. The ultrasonic apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the circuit board ...

ULTRASOUND PROBE WITH HOUSING AND INTERCHANGEABLE TIP

An interchangeable tip for ultrasound probe housing includes: at least one ultrasound transducer constructed and configured to emit and receive ultrasound signals, at least one electrical contact of tip, each electrical contact of tip being constructed and configured to cooperate with an electrical connector, a tip connector constructed and configured to secure the interchangeable tip with an ultrasound probe housing. 126.-. (canceled)27. An ultrasound probe comprising an interchangeable tip and an ultrasound probe housing , said interchangeable tip comprising:at least one ultrasound transducer constructed and configured to emit and receive ultrasound signals,at least one electrical contact of tip, said at least one electrical contact of tip being constructed and configured to cooperate with an electrical connector, wherein said ultrasound probe housing comprises:', 'a probe housing connector constructed and configured to cooperate with the tip connector of the interchangeable tip, and', 'an electrodynamic actuator constructed and configured to cooperate with the at least one ultrasound transducer, said electrodynamic actuator being adapted to generate a low-frequency impulse having a frequency range between about 1 Hz and about 5000 Hz., 'a tip connector constructed and configured to secure the interchangeable tip with the ultrasound probe housing,'}28. The ultrasound probe according to claim 27 , wherein the interchangeable tip is constructed and configured to embed at least one electronic component connected to the at least one electrical contact of tip suitable to cooperate with the electrical connector.29. The ultrasound probe according to claim 28 , wherein the electronic component is a memory suitable to store data relative to the interchangeable tip.30. The ultrasound probe according to claim 28 , wherein the electronic component is a RFID chip suitable to store an interchangeable tip identity information.31. The ultrasound probe according to claim 28 , ...

SYSTEM FOR ACQUISITION OF ORAL CAVITY ULTRASOUND IMAGES

Various systems and methods for imaging soft oral tissue via an ultrasound oral imaging instrument are disclosed. The ultrasound oral imaging instrument can be coupled to an ultrasound probe that includes an ultrasonic transducer for generating ultrasound pulses. The instrument can include an actuator couplable to the ultrasound probe. The actuator can move the ultrasound probe as the as the ultrasound probe emits ultrasound pulses to image tissue against which the ultrasound probe is directed. The instrument can be utilized to image soft oral tissue by applying an acoustic coupler to the soft oral tissue to be imaged or the ultrasound probe, moving the ultrasound probe along the soft oral tissue to captured two-dimensional slices or images of the tissue, and then reconstructing three-dimensional images from the two-dimensional slices. 1. An ultrasound oral imaging instrument comprising:an ultrasound probe comprising an ultrasonic transducer;an actuator coupled to the ultrasound probe, the actuator configured to move the ultrasound probe between a first position and a second position; and cause the ultrasonic transducer to emit ultrasound pulses through the ultrasound probe; and', 'cause the actuator to move the ultrasound probe between the first position and the second position as the ultrasound probe emits the ultrasound pulses., 'a control circuit coupled to the ultrasonic transducer and the actuator, the control circuit configured to2. The ultrasound oral imaging instrument of claim 1 , further comprising:a housing enclosing the actuator and the control circuit; anda shaft connecting the ultrasound probe to the housing;wherein the actuator is configured to drive the shaft to move the ultrasound probe between the first position and the second position.3. The ultrasound oral imaging instrument of claim 2 , wherein the ultrasound probe is removably attachable to the shaft.4. The ultrasound oral imaging instrument of claim 2 , further comprising a power source ...

Method of controlling a medical apparatus and mobile apparatus therefor

A method of controlling a medical apparatus which includes: establishing, by a mobile apparatus, a communication link between the mobile apparatus and the medical apparatus; when the communication link is established, detecting an operation mode of the mobile apparatus; determining a function corresponding to the detected operation mode from functions provided by the medical apparatus; and performing the determined function.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ULTRASOUND IMAGING OF AN EYE

There is provided an apparatus and method for ultrasound imaging a plurality of cross-sectional areas of a peripheral annular volume of an eye. The apparatus may include a mechanical device having a concave front surface designed to be located close to a front surface of a cornea of an eye, and a plurality of ultrasound emitting and receiving electronic devices associated with the mechanical device arranged in an annular manner so as to be distributed around the eye when the mechanical device is located close to the front surface of the cornea of the eye. The electronic devices may be directed toward a cross-sectional area of the peripheral annular volume of the eye. The mechanical device and electronic devices may be designed to be stationary with respect to the eye. 1. An imaging apparatus for ultrasound imaging a plurality of cross-sectional areas of a peripheral annular volume of an eye , the apparatus comprising:a first mechanical device having a front surface designed to be located proximal to a front surface of a cornea of the eye; anda plurality of ultrasound emitting and receiving electronic devices associated with the first mechanical device, the electronic devices being (i) arranged in an annular manner so as to be distributed around the eye when the mechanical device is located proximal to the front surface of the cornea of the eye, and (ii) directed toward the cross-sectional areas of the peripheral annular volume of the eye,wherein the first mechanical device and the electronic devices are configured to be stationary with respect to the eye.2. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a second mechanical device claim 1 ,wherein the second mechanical device and the first mechanical device are fixed to each other, andthe electronic devices are fixed to the first mechanical device.3. The imaging apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the second mechanical device is disposable and the first mechanical device is permanent.4. The ...

ULTRASOUND PROBE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

An ultrasound probe connected to various diagnostic apparatuses and a method of operating the ultrasound probe. The includes transmitting an ultrasound signal to an object and receiving a response signal reflected from the object; acquiring information regarding a diagnostic apparatus connected to the ultrasound probe; determining a type of data that may be processed by the diagnostic apparatus based on the information regarding the diagnostic apparatus; generating transmission data corresponding to the determined type of data from the response signal; and transmitting the transmission data to the diagnostic apparatus. 1. An ultrasound probe comprising:an ultrasound transceiver configured to transmit an ultrasound signal to or into an object, and obtain response signal data corresponding to a response signal reflected from the object or from within the object;a communicator configured to communicate with a diagnostic apparatus;an image processor; and determine at least one type of data that the diagnostic apparatus is configured to process based on an identifier of the diagnostic apparatus,', 'control the image processor to partially process the response signal data based on the at least one type of data that the diagnostic apparatus is configured to process, such that the diagnostic apparatus is configured to process response signal data not processed by the image processor, and', 'control the communicator to transmit the partially processed response signal data to the diagnostic apparatus., 'a controller configured to2. The ultrasound probe of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to control the communicator to transmit the non processed response signal data to the diagnostic apparatus.3. The ultrasound probe of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to control the communicator to transmit the processed response signal data to the diagnostic apparatus.4. The ultrasound probe of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured ...

Use of Ultrasound to Guide Injection of Non-cytotoxic Protease

Described herein is an apparatus, method, kit and computer program for guiding the injection of non-cytotoxic proteases. The computer program comprises instructions which, when the program is executed by a computer, cause the computer to run an ultrasound imaging processing application. The ultrasound imaging processing application is configured to receive and process data obtained from an ultrasound imaging handheld scanner and reference a database of treatment sites and dosage regimes for at least one non-cytotoxic protease. The ultrasound imaging processing application is also configured to provide treatment guidance to a user of the medical or surgical apparatus for guiding treatment based on the received data from the ultrasound transducer and the database of treatment sites and dosage regimes for the at last one non-cytotoxic protease. 1. A medical or surgical apparatus for guiding the injection of at least one non-cytotoxic protease , the apparatus comprising:an ultrasound imaging handheld scanner; anda computer program comprising instructions which, when the program is executed by a computer, cause the computer to run an ultrasound imaging processing application; at least one ultrasound transducer for transmitting and receiving ultrasound energy;', 'a processor coupled to the at least one ultrasound transducer and configured to receive ultrasound energy signals from the at least one ultrasound transducer; and', 'an interface coupled to the processer and configured to send data to the computer running the ultrasound imaging processing application, wherein the data is based on the received ultrasound energy signal from the at least one ultrasound transducer; and, 'wherein the ultrasound imaging handheld scanner compriseswherein the ultrasound imaging processing application is configured to reference a database of treatment sites and dosage regimes for at least one non-cytotoxic protease, and is configured to provide treatment guidance to a user of the medical ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PDA-BASED ULTRASOUND

A method and system are disclosed for a compact, inexpensive ultrasound system using an off-the--shelf personal digital assistant (PDA) device interfacing to a hand-held probe assembly through a standard digital interface. The hand-held probe assembly comprises a detachable transducer head attached to a beamforming module that performs digital beamforming. The PDA runs Windows applications and displays menus and images to a user. The PDA also runs ultrasound data processing software to support a plurality of imaging modes. An internal battery is provided in the PDA to power the system. The transducer head is detachable from the beamforming module. 152-. (canceled)53. A method of ultrasound imaging , said method comprising:attaching a first detachable transducer head to a signal processing module to form a hand-held probe assembly that comprises said signal processing module and said first detachable transducer head;receiving ultrasound signals of a region of interest with said hand-held probe assembly to generate a plurality of received digital signals within said hand-held probe assembly;transmitting said plurality of received digital signals to a hand-held display assembly having a touch-screen display over a digital interface;digitally beamforming said plurality of received digital signals within said hand-held display assembly to generate at least one beam of digital data corresponding to said region of interest; andcreating and displaying an ultrasound image on said touch-screen display of said hand-held display assembly.54. The method of claim 53 , wherein said first detachable transducer head is selected from a group comprising a linear array transducer claim 53 , a curved array transducer claim 53 , and a phased array transducer.55. The method of claim 53 , comprising:demodulating said at least one beam of digital data, within said hand-held display assembly, to generate demodulated data;parameter estimating said demodulated data, within said hand-held ...

Locking Mechanism for Probe Connector and Portable Ultrasound Device Having the Same

A locking mechanism for probe connector that is connected to a shaft of the probe connector, includes a door and a drive assembly for releasing or locking the probe connector by opening and closing of the door. 1. A locking mechanism for use with a probe connector connected to a shaft of the probe connector , the locking mechanism comprising a door and a drive assembly configured to selectively release and lock the probe connector by opening and closing the door , the drive assembly comprising a first straight gear arranged within the door and a second straight gear arranged on the shaft.2. The locking mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the door comprises a door locker and a latch.3. The locking mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the shaft is a square shaft.4. The locking mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the probe connector comprises a plurality of probe connectors.5. The locking mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the door comprises a plurality of doors.6. A portable ultrasound device comprising:a primary system;a female probe connector mounted on the primary system;a male probe connector;a probe; anda locking mechanism coupled to the male probe connector, the locking mechanism comprising a door and a drive assembly configured to release and lock the male probe connector to the female probe connector by opening and closing the door, wherein the female probe connector comprises a shaft, and the drive assembly comprises a first straight gear arranged within the door and a second straight gear arranged on the shaft.7. The portable ultrasound device according to claim 6 , wherein the door comprises a door locker and a latch.8. The portable ultrasound device according to claim 6 , wherein the female probe connector comprises a plurality of female probe connectors.9. The portable ultrasound device according to claim 6 , wherein the male probe connector comprises a plurality of male probe connectors.10. The portable ultrasound device according to ...

DETECTING APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED IMAGING METHOD

The invention concerns a detecting apparatus () for imaging at least two areas of a brain of a subject (), the detecting apparatus () comprising:—a holder comprising:—a frame () devoted to be cemented on the skull of the subject (), the frame () delimitating an inner portion () which is transparent to ultrasound waves,—a removable imaging device comprising:—a platform () delimitating an inner space (), the inner space () facing the inner portion (),—a fixing element () adapted to temporary fix and lock the platform () to the holder,—an ultrasound probe (), and—a moving stage () holding the ultrasound probe () and being adapted to move the ultrasound probe () within the inner space (). 1. Detecting apparatus for imaging at least two areas of a brain of a subject , a first area of the brain being distinct from a second area of the brain , the detecting apparatus being characterized in that the detecting apparatus comprises: 'a frame devoted to be fixed, notably cemented, on a part of the skull of the subject, the frame delimitating an inner portion which is transparent to ultrasound waves,', 'a holder comprising a platform delimitating an inner space the inner space facing the inner portion,', 'a fixing element adapted to temporary fix and lock the platform to the holder,', 'an ultrasound probe comprising one or more transducer arrays, and', 'a moving stage holding the ultrasound probe, and being adapted to move the ultrasound probe within the inner space, the moving stage being adapted to move between a first position wherein the first area of the brain is imaged with the ultrasound probe and a second position wherein the second area of the brain is imaged with the ultrasound probe., 'a removable imaging device comprising2. Detecting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the holder further comprises a window transparent to ultrasound waves claim 1 , the window being inserted in the frame such that the window corresponds to the inner portion.3. Detecting apparatus ...

ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH WITH ULTRASOUND SENSOR

An electric toothbrush includes a handle and a brush head attached to one end of the handle. The brush head includes a bristle unit and an ultrasound sensor. The bristle unit cleans teeth and the ultrasound sensor acquires ultrasound data of the teeth. A portable tooth decay detection device includes a handle and an ultrasound sensor attached to one end of the handle. The ultrasound sensor emits and receives ultrasound signal at a frequency of higher than KHz and acquires ultrasound data of teeth. 1. An electric toothbrush comprising:a handle; anda brush head attached to one end of the handle, the brush head including a bristle unit and an ultrasound sensor,wherein the bristle unit cleans teeth and the ultrasound sensor acquires ultrasound data of the teeth; andwherein the brush head includes a first side and a second side, the bristle unit is attached to the first side of the brush head, and the ultrasound sensor is attached to the second side of the brush head.2. The electric toothbrush of claim 1 , wherein the ultrasound sensor emits and receives ultrasound signal at a frequency higher than 20 KHz.3. The electric toothbrush of claim 2 , wherein the ultrasound sensor emits and receives ultrasound signal at a frequency of 50 KHz to 100 MHz.4. The electric toothbrush of claim 1 , wherein the ultrasound data of the teeth are sent wireless to a workstation for processing.5. The electric toothbrush of claim 1 , wherein the ultrasound data of the teeth are sent to a workstation for processing via a wire.6. (canceled)7. An electric toothbrush comprising:a handle; anda brush head attached to one end of the handle, the brush head including a bristle unit and an ultrasound sensor,wherein the bristle unit cleans teeth and the ultrasound sensor acquires ultrasound data of the teeth; andwherein the ultrasound sensor is attached to the handle, and the bristle unit is detachably slid onto and surrounds the ultrasound sensor.8. (canceled)9. The electric toothbrush of claim 1 , ...

ULTRASOUND ENDOSCOPE

An ultrasound endoscope includes: an insertion portion to be inserted into a subject; an ultrasound transducer that is provided at a distal end of the insertion portion and includes plural piezoelectric element groups configured to transmit and receive ultrasound; a connector portion that is provided on a proximal end side of the insertion portion and includes plural connectors to which an external device is connected; and a cable portion including plural first coaxial lines connected to the piezoelectric element groups configured to transmit the ultrasound to a first area, and plural second coaxial lines connected to the piezoelectric element groups configured to transmit the ultrasound to a second area, the first coaxial lines being shorter in length than the second coaxial lines, the first area and the second area being where the ultrasound is transmitted. 1. An ultrasound endoscope , comprising:an insertion portion to be inserted into a subject;an ultrasound transducer that is provided at a distal end of the insertion portion and includes plural piezoelectric element groups configured to transmit and receive ultrasound;a connector portion that is provided on a proximal end side of the insertion portion and includes plural connectors to which an external device is connected; anda cable portion including plural first coaxial lines connected to the piezoelectric element groups configured to transmit the ultrasound to a first area, and plural second coaxial lines connected to the piezoelectric element groups configured to transmit the ultrasound to a second area, the first coaxial lines being shorter in length than the second coaxial lines, the first area and the second area being where the ultrasound is transmitted.2. The ultrasound endoscope according to claim 1 , further comprising:an instrument channel that allows a therapeutic accessory to be protruded from an instrument channel outlet provided on a proximal end side of the ultrasound transducer, the ...

REFLECTIVE ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGY FOR DERMATOLOGICAL TREATMENTS

Embodiments of a dermatological cosmetic treatment and imaging system and method can include use of transducer and a reflective surface to simultaneously produce multiple cosmetic treatment zones in tissue. The system can include a hand wand, a removable transducer module, a control module, a graphical user interface and/or a parabolic reflector. In some embodiments, the cosmetic treatment system may be used in cosmetic procedures, including brow lifts, fat reduction, sweat reduction, and treatment of the décolletage. Skin tightening, lifting and amelioration of wrinkles and stretch marks are provided. 1. An aesthetic imaging and treatment system with a reflective surface to produce multiple cosmetic treatment zones for use in cosmetic treatment , the system comprising: a first switch operably controlling an ultrasonic imaging function for providing an ultrasonic imaging;', 'a second switch operably controlling an ultrasonic treatment function for providing an ultrasonic treatment; and', 'a movement mechanism configured to direct ultrasonic treatment in at least one sequence of individual thermal cosmetic treatment zones; and', 'a transducer module,', 'wherein the transducer module is configured for both ultrasonic imaging and ultrasonic treatment,', 'wherein the transducer module is configured for interchangeable coupling to the ultrasonic probe,', 'wherein the transducer module comprises an ultrasound transducer and a reflective surface,', 'wherein the ultrasound transducer is configured to apply ultrasonic therapy to tissue at least at a cosmetic treatment zone at a first depth,', 'wherein the reflective surface is configured to reflect energy from the ultrasound transducer to apply ultrasonic therapy to tissue at least at cosmetic treatment zone at a second depth,', 'wherein the transducer module is configured to be operably coupled to at least one of the first switch, the second switch and the movement mechanism; and', 'a control module,', 'wherein the control ...

ULTRASOUND PROBE

In one general embodiment, an ultrasound probe includes a housing configured for grasping by a human hand; an array of transducers for transducing sound waves into electrical signals; a circuit board in the housing, the circuit board having a plurality of leads, each of the transducers being coupled to at least an associated one of the leads; processing circuitry in the housing and coupled to the circuit board for processing the electrical signals, or derivatives of the electrical signals, into sonogram data; and an output device for outputting the sonogram data. 1. An ultrasound probe , comprising:a housing configured for grasping by a human hand;an array of transducers for transducing sound waves into electrical signals;a circuit board in the housing, the circuit board having a plurality of leads, each of the transducers being coupled to at least an associated one of the leads;processing circuitry in the housing and coupled to the circuit board for processing the electrical signals, or derivatives of the electrical signals, into sonogram data; andan output device for outputting the sonogram data.2. The ultrasound probe as recited in claim 1 , wherein the transducers include piezoelectric devices.3. The ultrasound probe as recited in claim 1 , wherein the output device includes a wireless transmitter.4. The ultrasound probe as recited in claim 1 , wherein the output device includes a universal serial bus interface compatible with the USB 3.0 standard.5. The ultrasound probe as recited in claim 1 , wherein the output device includes an ethernet interface.6. The ultrasound probe as recited in claim 1 , wherein the circuit board is flexible.7. The ultrasound probe as recited in claim 1 , wherein an average outer diameter of the housing along a longitudinal axis thereof is less than 2 inches.8. The ultrasound probe as recited in claim 1 , comprising a battery for powering the processing circuitry.9. The ultrasound probe as recited in claim 1 , comprising a heat sensor ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PDA-BASED ULTRASOUND

A method and system are disclosed for a compact, inexpensive ultrasound system using an off-the-shelf personal digital assistant (PDA) device interfacing to a hand-held probe assembly through a standard digital interface. The hand-held probe assembly comprises a detachable transducer head attached to a beamforming module that performs digital beamforming. The PDA runs Windows applications and displays menus and images to a user. The PDA also runs ultrasound data processing software to support a plurality of imaging modes. An internal battery is provided in the PDA to power the system. The transducer head is detachable from the beamforming module. 152-. (canceled)53. A system for performing ultrasound imaging , the system comprising: a transducer head configured to receive ultrasound signals; and', generate a plurality of received digital signals from the ultrasound signals; and', 'digitally beamform the plurality of received digital signals to, 'a beamforming module comprising at least one probe processor disposed in a hand-held probe assembly housing, the at least one probe processor configured to, 'generate at least one beam of digital data;, 'a hand-held probe assembly comprising at least one display processor disposed in a hand-held display assembly housing, the at least one display processor configured to execute ultrasound application software to create an ultrasound image from the at least one beam of digital data; and', 'a display configured to present the ultrasound image; and, 'a hand-held display assembly comprisinga digital interface configured to communicatively couple the hand-held probe assembly with the hand-held display assembly, wherein the at least one beam of digital data is transmitted over the digital interface.54. The system of claim 53 , wherein the digital interface is a standard digital interface.55. The system of claim 54 , wherein the standard digital interface is wireless.56. The system of claim 54 , wherein the standard digital ...

TOOL FOR OPENING AND CLOSING A TRANSDUCER HOUSING

The present invention relates to transducer housing and a tool for opening and closing the transducer housing (). The transducer housing comprises a base body () and a lid () which are releasable coupled with a rotational coupling (). The lid () comprises a contact area () formed to be engaged by a driving pin () of the tool () in order to open or close the transducer housing () upon a rotation of the lid () relative to the base body (). The tool () comprises a base portion () and an upper portion () that are coupleable wherein the upper portion can be rotated relative to the base portion. When coupled the upper portion and base portion may enclose the transducer housing such that upon a rotational movement of the upper portion () relative to the base portion () the driving pin () of the upper portion () engages with the contact area () of the lid () causing the lid () of the transducer housing () to move relative to the base body () of the transducer housing () resulting in an opening or closing of the transducer housing. 1. A tool for opening and closing a transducer housing having two housing parts , a base body and a lid , that are coupleable with each other via a rotational coupling , wherein the tool comprises:a base portion forming a bowl for receiving the transducer housing and preventing a rotation of the base body of the transducer housing relative to the base portion of the tool around an axial direction of the tool; andan upper portion that is separate from the base portion and may be attached to the base portion, wherein a movement of the upper portion relative to the base portion in a radial direction, which is perpendicular to the axial direction, is mechanically prevented when the upper portion is attached to the base portion;wherein the base portion comprises a first engagement member and wherein the upper portion comprises a second engagement member which engages with the first engagement member when the upper portion is attached to the base ...

Head unit, ultrasonic probe, electronic instrument, and diagnostic device

A head unit for an ultrasonic probe includes a connecting section, an element chip, and a storing section. The connecting section is configured to electrically connect the head unit to a probe main body of the ultrasonic probe. The element chip includes an ultrasonic element array and configured to be electrically connected to a programmable gain amplifier of the probe main body through the connecting section. The storing section is configured to store gain setting information for setting a gain of the programmable gain amplifier. The storing section is configured to output the gain setting information to a processing device of the probe main body through the connecting section, and the processing device is configured to set the gain of the programmable gain amplifier based on the gain setting information.

CRADLE APPARATUS

A cradle apparatus configured to detachably support an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, the cradle apparatus including: a base portion configured to support a bottom portion of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus; a back supporting portion extending from the base portion along an attaching/detaching direction of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, the back supporting portion being configured to support a back portion of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus on a side opposite to a front portion of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, the front portion being provided with a display device; and a guide disposed in the back supporting portion and configured to be fitted with a rail provided in the back portion of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus so as to allow the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus to slide along the attaching/detaching direction. 1. A cradle apparatus configured to detachably support an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus , the cradle apparatus comprising:a base configured to support a bottom of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus;a back supporter extending from the base along an attaching/detaching direction of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, the back supporter being configured to support a back of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus on a side opposite to a front of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, the front being provided with a display device; anda guide disposed in the back supporter and configured to be fitted with a rail provided in the back of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus so as to allow the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus to slide along the attaching/detaching direction.2. The cradle apparatus according to claim 1 , whereina first connector is provided in the bottom of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus; anda second connector configured to be connected with the first connector is provided in the base.3. The cradle apparatus according to claim 2 , whereina third connector configured to be connected with an external power source is ...

Portable electronic devices with integrated imaging capabilities

A portable electronic device (e.g., smart phone or tablet computer) is provided for generating and displaying images (e.g., 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional images) of an imaging target such as a human body. The portable electronic device may include imaging elements configured to receive radiation signals transmitted through and/or reflected by the imaging target, an imaging interface, and one or more processors. The portable electronic device may display what appears to be a window into the imaging target (e.g., a human body), and/or an exploded view (e.g., 3-dimensional, upwardly projected image) of the target. The generated image may be a real-time continuous image of the internal features of the target (e.g., a human body) that is updated to track movements of the target (e.g., breathing patterns) and the relative position of the portable electronic device as the portable electronic device moves relative to a surface of the target.

ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM

An ultrasound imaging system for imaging soft tissue through bone matter of a subject. The imaging system transmits ultrasound waves via an ultrasound probe toward the subject's bone material at a plurality of incidence angles so that ultrasound waves may pass through and reflect back through bone as both longitudinal and shear waves, which are all used in combination for imaging. The system includes a switch to connect the transducer elements to a commercially available ultrasound driving system, which allow the imaging system to utilize an ultrasound driving system which has fewer electrical transmit/receive channels than the ultrasound probe. The host controller processes the received ultrasound signals to form an image of the subject's soft tissue through matter. The image reconstruction method, along with tracking information, allows the creation of whole-brain two-dimensional, 2D orthogonal, or three-dimensional images, as well as time lapse four-dimensional or tomographical ultrasound images. 1. An ultrasound imaging system comprising:an ultrasound transducer probe includes a face configured to contact a subject, the face including an array of transducer elements, the array of transducer elements includes at least one first transmit pad that includes at least one first active transducer element, at least one second transmit pad that includes at least one second active transducer element, and at least one receive pad, wherein the at least one first active transducer element is capable of transmitting longitudinal ultrasound waves at a first incident angle with respect to a bone of the subject so that waves may propagate through the bone as shear waves and wherein the at least one second active transducer element is capable of transmitting longitudinal ultrasound waves at a second incident angle with respect to the bone so that the waves may propagate through the bone as longitudinal waves;a host controller;an ultrasound driving system;an ultrasound transducer ...

ULTRASOUND SYSTEM WITH PROCESSOR DONGLE

A highly portable ultrasound system is configured using a wireless ultrasound probe (), a processor dongle () containing a radio and a digital processor running an operating system and an ultrasound control program, and any conveniently available television receiver or display monitor. The sonographer only needs to carry the small wireless probe and the thumbdrive-like dongle in order to turn any available display device, together with the two components carried by the sonographer, into a completely functional ultrasound system. The sonographer can enter a patient's hospital room, plug the processor dongle into the patient monitor in the room, and conduct an ultrasound exam using the patient monitor as the system display, for instance. The system can be controlled by a touchscreen tablet computer, a wireless mouse, or by distinct gestures made by the probe. 1. An ultrasound system comprising:a wireless ultrasound probe comprising a radio and configured to receive ultrasound probe control signals and send ultrasound image scan line data based on the control signals;a processor dongle having a digital processor configured to run an operating system and an ultrasound system control program and a radio, the dongle being configured to receive user interface commands for an imaging procedure, send ultrasound probe control signals to the ultrasound probe, receive image line data signals from the probe, and perform image processing of received image line data signals to generate an ultrasound image for display; anda display coupled to the processor dongle and configured to display the ultrasound image generated by the dongle.2. The ultrasound system of claim 1 , wherein the processor dongle further comprises an HDMI connector that is removably coupled to an HDMI port of the display.3. The ultrasound system of claim 1 , wherein the radio comprises an ultra-wideband (UWB) radio and the processor dongle further comprises an input port; and the system further comprises a UWB ...

Ultrasonic imaging apparatus and control method thereof

For compensating for distortions of ultrasonic transducer signals by measuring thickness of a membrane cap and 3D oil covering the ultrasonic transducer in real time without additional hardware, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an ultrasonic imaging apparatus may comprises an ultrasonic probe configured to have an ultrasonic transducer with a plurality of elements, a membrane cap provided in a form that covers the ultrasonic transducer, and three dimensional (3D) oil provided between the ultrasonic transducer and the membrane cap; a controller configured to obtain thickness data of at least one of the membrane cap and the 3D oil to compensate for a distortion of a signal transmitted or received by the ultrasonic transducer.

PORTABLE ULTRASOUND IMAGE DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS

A portable ultrasound image diagnostic apparatus is shown. The apparatus includes an ultrasound probe and a hinge. The ultrasound probe transmits and receives ultrasound. The hinge connects a first housing and a lower edge portion of a second housing including a display panel so that the second housing is overlapped on the first housing to fold the portable ultrasound image diagnostic apparatus. The hinge is provided on an upper face of the first housing in a near side than a center. The second housing is rotated to a far side of the first housing with a horizontal axis of the hinge as a supporting axis to fold the portable ultrasound image diagnostic apparatus. 1. A portable ultrasound image diagnostic apparatus comprising:a first housing including an upper face, a lower face opposite the upper face along a first direction, and plural side faces, the upper, lower, and side faces of the first housing having a fixed positional relationship with respect to each other, and the lower face of the first housing opposing a surface on which the portable ultrasound apparatus is placed during use;a second housing including a display panel, the display panel including a touch panel;a single sliding groove along which the second housing is slidable with respect to the first housing across the upper face of the first housing;an ultrasound probe which comprises a cable and which transmits and receives ultrasound;a connector comprising a hinge mechanism having a horizontal axis, the connector connecting the first housing and a lower portion of the second housing, and the connector being provided on the upper face of the first housing at a position such that the horizontal axis of the hinge mechanism is forward of a center of the upper face of the first housing in a direction toward a front side of the first housing, the upper face of the first housing including a first portion provided between the connector and a rear side of the first housing; anda terminal to which the ...

Portable Electronic Devices With Integrated Imaging Capabilities

A portable electronic device (e.g., smart phone or tablet computer) is provided for generating and displaying images (e.g., 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional images) of an imaging target such as a human body. The portable electronic device may include imaging elements configured to receive radiation signals transmitted through and/or reflected by the imaging target, an imaging interface, and one or more processors. The portable electronic device may display what appears to be a window into the imaging target (e.g., a human body), and/or an exploded view (e.g., 3-dimensional, upwardly projected image) of the target. The generated image may be a real-time continuous image of the internal features of the target (e.g., a human body) that is updated to track movements of the target (e.g., breathing patterns) and the relative position of the portable electronic device as the portable electronic device moves relative to a surface of the target. 133-. (canceled)34. An imaging system , comprising:a plurality of imaging devices communicatively coupled to each other, each imaging device in the plurality of imaging devices generates at least one radiation signal;a first imaging device in the plurality of imaging devices receives the at least one radiation signal from a second imaging device in the plurality of imaging devices, the received at least one radiation signal includes at least one of the following: a radiation signal generated by the second imaging device and reflected by a subject to be imaged, and a radiation signal generated by the second imaging device and transmitted through the subject; andthe first imaging device, based on the received at least one radiation signal, renders an image of the subject, thereby providing a simulated virtual window into an interior portion of the subject.35. The system according to claim 34 , wherein one or more imaging devices in the plurality of imaging devices generate at least one alternate image of the subject.36. The system ...

Ultrasound devices for estimating blood pressure and other cardiovascular properties

An ultrasound cardiovascular measuring device may include an ultrasonic sensor system having an ultrasound transmitter layer configured to generate ultrasonic plane waves and a focusing layer that includes one or more lenses. One or more of the lenses may be configured to generate output signals corresponding to detected ultrasonic reflections. The measuring device may include a control system capable of processing the output signals to calculate values corresponding to one or more cardiovascular properties.

System and method for non-invasive real time assessment of cardiovascular blood pressure

A system and method for non-invasive medical imaging based measurement and calculation of the cardiovascular pressure is presented, wherein the pressure measurements are performed by means of the image stream processing estimating the volumes of the oscillating traceable regions within the body. The invention is applicable to any part of the body transparent for imaging device capable to produce real-time image series. The image series is then processed to obtain the pressure values within the cardiovascular system. The invention permits to assess non-invasively and in real time the pressure in any part of the heart and large blood vessels, and calculate the major markers of heart failure, cardiomyopathy, ventricular ischemia, infarction and other heart related diseases.

Ultrasound imaging device operated by mobile display device and ultrasound imaging system

The present invention relates to an ultrasound imaging system comprising an ultrasound image acquisition station ( 46 ) and a mobile display device ( 18 ). When disconnected from the ultrasound image acquisition station ( 46 ), the mobile display device ( 18 ) may be operated by its own operating system providing general purpose applications to a user. When connected to the ultrasound image acquisition station ( 46 ), the hardware of the mobile display device ( 18 ) is operated by an ultrasound application dedicated operating system stored on the ultrasound image acquisition station ( 46 ). By this, a low weight and flexible to use ultra sound imaging system may be provided.

NEEDLE GUIDANCE SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH ULTRASOUND DEVICES

Ultrasound devices and guidance systems for ultrasound devices for subdermal devices (e.g., needles) used in conjunction with the ultrasound devices are described. The guidance systems can includes features for easy release of a device from the system following targeting to a subdermal site. A guidance system can be ambidextrous such that a needle can be released by use of either the left or right hand and by use of either a thumb or a finger of an operator. Embodiments that include guidance tracks and slidable guidance cartridges that grasp the hub of a subdermal device are also described. 1. A system for use in conjunction with an ultrasound device comprising:a guide rail, the guide rail laying along a length of a track;a guide cartridge capable of being held in conjunction with the guide rail such that the guide cartridge is in slidable conformation with the track along the length and the guide cartridge being capable of sliding from a first end of the track to a second end of the track, the guide cartridge being removably attachable to a hub of a subdermal device.2. The system of claim 1 , the guide rail interlocking with the guide cartridge.3. The system of claim 1 , the system comprising a second guide rail.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the guide rail and the second guide rail are the same or different lengths.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising one or more guidance features claim 1 , the guidance features being in proximity of the second end of the track.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a sterilizable shield that is removably attachable to an ultrasound transducer.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the guide rail is located along a length of the sterilizable shield.8. The system of claim 6 , wherein the sterilizable shield comprises a pliable drape claim 6 , the system further comprising a shell that is removably attachable to an ultrasound transducer with the pliable drape between the shell and the ultrasound transducer claim 6 , ...

ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE AND ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM

An ultrasonic diagnostic device includes a probe configured to transmit an ultrasonic wave to a subject and to receive the ultrasonic wave reflected by the subject; an image processor configured to convert ultrasonic image data based on the ultrasonic wave received by the probe, into digital data; a main body configured to output the digital data output from the image processor; and a connector configured to electrically connect and disconnect the image processor with respect to the main body. 1. An ultrasonic diagnostic device comprising:a probe configured to transmit an ultrasonic wave to a subject and to receive the ultrasonic wave reflected by the subject;an image processor configured to convert ultrasonic image data based on the ultrasonic wave received by the probe, into digital data;a main body configured to output the digital data output from the image processor; anda connector configured to electrically connect and disconnect the image processor with respect to the main body.2. The ultrasonic diagnostic device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:an attaching/detaching mechanism configured to attach and detach a first housing with respect to a second housing,wherein the probe and the image processor are contained in the first housing, andwherein the main body is contained in the second housing.3. The ultrasonic diagnostic device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the attaching/detaching mechanism couples the first housing with the second housing claim 2 , in a state where an electrical connection between the image processor and the main body via the connector is cut off.4. The ultrasonic diagnostic device as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising:another probe;another image processor corresponding to said another probe;another connector configured to electrically connect and disconnect said another image processor with respect to the main body; andanother attaching/detaching mechanism configured to attach and detach a third housing with respect to the ...

PROBE AND SYSTEM FOR USE WITH AN ULTRASOUND DEVICE

Disclosed are ultrasound devices and methods for use in guiding a subdermal probe during a medical procedure. A device can be utilized to guide a probe through the probe guide to a subdermal site. In addition, a device can include a detector in communication with a processor. The detector can recognize the location of a target associated with the probe. The processor can utilize the data from the detector and create an image of a virtual probe that can accurately portray the location of the actual probe on a sonogram of a subdermal area. In addition, disclosed systems can include a set of correlation factors in the processor instructions. As such, the virtual probe image can be correlated with the location of the actual probe. 114-. (canceled)15. An ultrasound system comprising:an ultrasound transducer configured to emit sound waves in a scanned plane;a probe guide that is attachable to the ultrasound transducer, the probe guide defining a path that is in a known direction and that is in a known correlation with the scanned plane;a detector associated with the ultrasound transducer, the detector comprising a plurality of sensors arranged in the direction of the path; anda probe assembly comprising a syringe, a subdermal probe comprising a subdermal probe tip at a first end that is adapted to be guided to a subdermal site, and a target, the subdermal probe meeting the syringe at a syringe base, the target being mounted at the syringe base.16. The ultrasound system of claim 15 , wherein the path is parallel to the scanned plane.17. The ultrasound system of claim 15 , wherein the path is coincident with the scanned plane.18. The ultrasound system of claim 15 , wherein the path intersects the scanned plane.19. The ultrasound system of claim 15 , wherein the plurality of sensors comprises a plurality of Hall effect sensors.20. (canceled)21. (canceled)22. The ultrasound system of claim 15 , the system further comprising a housing containing the ultrasound transducer claim ...

PROBE AND SYSTEM FOR USE WITH AN ULTRASOUND DEVICE

Disclosed are ultrasound devices and methods for use in guiding a subdermal probe during a medical procedure. A device can be utilized to guide a probe through the probe guide to a subdermal site. In addition, a device can include a detector in communication with a processor. The detector can recognize the location of a target associated with the probe. The processor can utilize the data from the detector and create an image of a virtual probe that can accurately portray the location of the actual probe on a sonogram of a subdermal area. In addition, disclosed systems can include a set of correlation factors in the processor instructions. As such, the virtual probe image can be correlated with the location of the actual probe. 124-. (canceled)25. An ultrasound system comprising:an ultrasound transducer;a magnetic field detector associated with the ultrasound transducer;a probe assembly comprising a probe having a subdermal probe tip at a first end, the probe assembly comprising a target, the target comprising a magnet that is detectable by the magnetic field detector at a distance from the magnetic field detector; anda processor in communication with the magnetic field detector, and configured to analyze data from the magnetic field detector and determine an estimated position of the subdermal probe tip relative to the magnetic field detector.26. The ultrasound system of claim 25 , wherein the processor is further configured to correlate the estimated position of the subdermal probe tip with an actual position of the subdermal probe tip.27. The ultrasound system of claim 26 , wherein the magnetic field detector comprises a plurality of Hall effect sensors.28. The ultrasound system of claim 26 , wherein the probe assembly is a needle assembly.29. The ultrasound system of claim 26 , wherein the magnetic field detector comprises a plurality of sensors arranged along a length of a housing of the ultrasound transducer.30. The ultrasound system of claim 26 , the target ...

PORTABLE ULTRASOUND SCANNER

An apparatus includes a plurality of portable scanners and docks. The scanners include first and second configurations to provide different functionality. The docks include at least one of floor, a wall, and a table dock. The scanners are selectively mateable to the various docks. 1. A system comprising:a first dock including a first common portion and a base portion, wherein the first common portion of the first dock includes one or more electrical connectors and the base portion of the first dock is configured to support the first common portion of the first dock relative to a first surface;a first portable ultrasound scanner including an ultrasound transducer interface, a display on a first side of the first portable ultrasound scanner, at least one complementary electrical connector on a second side of the first portable ultrasound scanner which is opposite the first side and which is configured to attach the first portable ultrasound scanner to the one or more electrical connectors, and a dock interface that selectively connects the first portable ultrasound scanner to the first dock for operation in conjunction therewith; anda second portable ultrasound scanner including an ultrasound transducer interface, a display on a first side of the second portable ultrasound scanner, at least one complementary electrical connectors on a second side of the second portable ultrasound scanner which is opposite the first side and which is configured to attach the second portable ultrasound scanner to the one or more electrical connectors, and a dock interface that selectively connects the second portable ultrasound scanner to the first dock for operation in conjunction therewith.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , including a second dock claim 1 , wherein the second dock includes a first common portion and a base portion claim 1 , wherein the first common portion of the second dock includes one or more electrical connectors and the base portion of the first dock is configured to ...

SENSOR ASSEMBLY AND CABLE ASSEMBLY HAVING TWISTED PAIRS

Sensor assembly includes a modular device and a cable assembly configured to communicatively couple the modular device and a control system and transmit digital signals therethrough. The cable assembly includes a cable jacket surrounding a channel and a twisted pair extending through the channel. The coated twisted pair includes first and second signal wires that each include a respective signal conductor and an insulation layer that surrounds the respective signal conductor. The coated twisted pair also includes a ground conductor. The first and second signal wires are twisted about one another. A twist exterior is defined by corresponding exterior surfaces of the first and second signal wires and the ground conductor. The twist exterior is coated with a conductive material. 1. A sensor assembly comprising:a modular device including a sensor configured to detect analog signals from an external environment, the sensor including a signal analog/digital converter that is configured to transform the analog signals into digital signals; and a cable jacket surrounding a channel; and', 'a coated twisted pair extending through the channel, the coated twisted pair including first and second signal wires that each include a respective signal conductor and an insulation layer that surrounds the respective signal conductor, the coated twisted pair also including a ground conductor, wherein the first and second signal wires are twisted about one another and wherein a twist exterior is defined by corresponding exterior surfaces of the first and second signal wires and the ground conductor, the twist exterior being coated with a conductive material., 'a cable assembly configured to communicatively couple the modular device and a control system and transmit the digital signals therethrough, the cable assembly comprising2. The sensor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the conductive material is less conductive than the signal conductors of the first and second signal wires or the ground ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY PERFORMING RADIOTHERAPY AND HYPERTHERMIA THERAPY

Provided are medical apparatuses for simultaneously performing radiotherapy and hyperthermia therapy and methods of treating an affected area. The medical apparatus includes a table where a subject is placed; a driving unit configured to move the table; a treatment device configured to treat an affected area of the subject; and an ultrasonic transducer configured to increase treatment efficiency of the affected area. 1. A medical apparatus comprising:a table where a subject is placed;a driving unit configured to move the table;a treatment device configured to treat an affected area of the subject; andan ultrasonic transducer configured to increase treatment efficiency of the affected area.2. The medical apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ultrasonic transducer is coupled to the treatment device claim 1 , and has a plurality of degrees of freedom.3. The medical apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the treatment device comprises:a radiation unit configured to emit radiation;a detection unit configured to detect the emitted radiation; anda supporting frame configured to support the radiation unit and the detection unit, and to guide the movement of the radiation unit and the detection unit.4. The medical apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ultrasonic transducer comprises:a first ultrasonic transducer configured to increase a temperature of the affected area; anda second ultrasonic transducer configured to monitor at least one of a state of the affected area or the temperature of the affected area, the second ultrasonic transducer being removably attached to the first ultrasonic transducer.5. The medical apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the ultrasonic transducer comprises:a first ultrasonic transducer configured to increase a temperature of the affected area; anda second ultrasonic transducer configured to monitor at least one of a state of the affected area or the temperature of the affected area, the second ultrasonic transducer being removably attached to the first ultrasonic ...

PROBE APPARATUS, MEDICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING SAME, AND CONTROL METHOD OF PROBE APPARATUS

Disclosed are a probe apparatus, a medical instrument having the same, and a method of controlling the probe apparatus, in which a medical probe apparatus includes a main body; and a head which is detachably provided in the main body, and includes a transducer array configured to output an ultrasound for diagnosis of an object, the main body including: a transceiver configured to transmit and receive a signal to and from the transducer array through a plurality of channels; and at least one processor configured to control the transceiver to transmit a predetermined test signal to the transducer array of the head mounted to the main body, determine a probe type corresponding to the transducer array of the mounted head based on a feedback signal received through the transceiver in response to the test signal, and make the probe apparatus operate corresponding to the determined probe type. Thus, a transducer having various shapes is selectively mounted to an ultrasound probe, and an operation automatically optimized to the mounted probe type is possible without additional parts or costs. 1. A probe apparatus comprising:a main body; anda head which is detachably provided in the main body, and comprises a transducer array configured to output an ultrasound for diagnosis of an object,the main body comprising:a transceiver configured to transmit and receive a signal to and from the transducer array through a plurality of channels; andat least one processor configured to control the transceiver to transmit a predetermined test signal to the transducer array of the head mounted to the main body, determine a probe type corresponding to the transducer array of the mounted head based on a feedback signal received through the transceiver in response to the test signal, and make the probe apparatus operate corresponding to the determined probe type.2. The probe apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the processor sets a parameter for making the probe apparatus operate ...

Ultrasound System and Method for Imaging and/or Measuring Displacement of Moving Tissue and Fluid

A system and method for improved imaging is disclosed. An exemplary system provides a peripheral ultrasound system connected to a host computer with a plug-and-play interface such as a USB. An exemplary system utilizes a dedicated graphics processing unit such as a graphics card to analyze data obtained from a region of interest to produce an image on one or more output units for the user's viewing. Based on the image displayed on the output units, the user can determine the velocity of the moving tissue and fluid. The system of the present invention can be used to produce a Doppler color flow map or for power Doppler imaging. 1. A system for diagnostic imaging and estimation of displacement of moving tissue and fluid comprising:a probe that transmits and receives energy; anda dedicated graphics processing unit comprising a memory and configured with algorithms to estimate tissue and fluid movement from energy received by the probe.2. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising a demodulator for processing energy received by the probe.3. The system according to further comprising a beamforming device for focusing and conditioning the energy emitted from the probe.4. The system according to wherein the beamforming device further comprises a conditioning circuit.5. The system according to further comprising a host computer connected to the beamforming device and in communication with the dedicated graphics processing unit for displaying an image and displacement of moving tissue to a user.6. The system according to wherein the host computer is connected to the beamforming device by a plug-and-play interface.7. The system according to wherein the plug-and-play interface is a USB.8. The system according to wherein the probe comprises a single element to deliver energy to a region of interest.9. The system according to wherein the dedicated graphics processing unit comprises a physics processing unit.10. The system according to wherein the dedicated graphics ...

Ultrasound imaging system, and a processing device used inside said ultrasound imaging system

The ultrasound imaging system comprises an ultrasound probe ( 3 ) and computer ( 20 ) for controlling the ultrasound probe and for visualizing an image. The system comprises a processing device located between the probe and the computer that comprises a processing unit ( 15 ) to operate an imaging method and switch unit ( 13 ) for routing the input and output data.

Ultrasound production source with an outside thread

The invention provides an ultrasound production source comprising a body containing an ultrasound transducer presenting in front an emission face, the body including an opening ( 5 ) defined by a tubular wall ( 6 ) and arranged so that the emission face of the ultrasound transducer faces towards the opening ( 5 ), the tubular wall ( 6 ) being provided externally with at least one thread ( 17 ) of a screw thread assembly system for co-operating with at least one complementary thread ( 16 ) either of a fastener ring ( 15 ) for fastening a flexible membrane ( 8 ) on the body, or of a protective cover, or of a ring fitted with an alignment system.

Device for Assessment of Whole-Body Hydration Status

A whole-body hydration monitor detects the velocity of sound in soft tissues, which is used to determine the hydration status of a body. A set or interchangeable ultrasonic probes is provided to be easily mounted on a housing containing a controller. Each ultrasonic probe features a pair of ultrasonic transducers facing each other and spaced apart at a predetermined distance defining the acoustic base. The controller is configured to send at least one ultrasonic pulse from an emitting transducer and detect the propagation time upon arrival to the receiving transducer. Ultrasound velocity is determined using the measured propagation time and a known acoustic base of the currently connected ultrasonic probe. Magnetic connection provides for easy detachment of one probe and attachment of another with a greater or smaller acoustic base depending on the size of the muscle selected for hydration determination. 1. A device for assessment of whole-body hydration status , said device comprising:a plurality of interchangeable C-shaped ultrasonic probes, each ultrasonic probe containing a pair of ultrasonic transducers facing each other and located on opposite ends of said ultrasonic probe at a predetermined fixed distance defining an acoustic base, said acoustic base is selected to be different for each ultrasonic probe,a housing containing a controller and a user interface, said controller configured to operate said pair of ultrasonic transducers of the currently attached ultrasonic probe by causing a first ultrasonic transducer to emit an ultrasonic pulse towards a second ultrasonic transducer, said controller is further configured to determine propagation time of said ultrasonic pulse between said ultrasonic transducers and determine whole-body hydration status based on said propagation time and said acoustic base for the currently attached ultrasonic probe, a retention portion configured for attachment and detachment of one of said ultrasonic probes at a time to and from ...

Support and Cover Structures for an Ultrasound Probe Head

An ultrasound probe assembly includes an ultrasound probe, an ultrasound cap, a solid hydrogel component, and a cover. The ultrasound probe can include a probe head and an orientation indicator. The probe head includes an acoustic surface. The ultrasound cap can include an opening defined by an opening perimeter, and a base configured to support a removable needle guide. The base can be aligned with the orientation indicator. The solid hydrogel component can include a probe-contacting side contacting the acoustic surface, a skin-contacting side extending through the opening, and an outer perimeter larger than the opening perimeter. The cover can be configured to cover the hydrogel component and at least a portion of the ultrasound cap.

DEVICE FOR FIXATING A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT

The present invention relates to a device for holding an interchangeable ultrasound probe for medical application. The device comprises a base comprising a fixation means arranged for fixating the device at a surface contact area of the device to a position on a patient's skin; and a base module arranged for being connected to the base and arranged for holding the ultrasound probe. The base module further comprises adjusting means arranged for adjusting the position of the ultrasound probe. The adjusting means comprises a locking mechanism arranged for fixating the adjusted position of the ultrasound probe. The base module comprises a receiver arranged for receiving and retaining the ultrasound probe, which receiver is customizable to the ultrasound probe. The invention further relates to a method. 1. A device for holding an interchangeable ultrasound probe for medical application comprising:a base comprising a fixation means arranged for fixating the device at a surface contact area of the device to a position on a patient's skin;a base module arranged for being connected to the base and arranged for holding the ultrasound probe;the base module further comprising adjusting means arranged for adjusting the position of the ultrasound probe; andthe adjusting means comprising a locking mechanism arranged for fixating the adjusted position of the ultrasound probe;whereinthe base module comprises a receiver arranged for receiving and retaining the ultrasound probe; andwherein the receiver is customizable to the ultrasound probe.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the base module and receiver are modular and arranged for being interchangeable for customizing the receiver for a particular ultrasound probe.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the base module is arranged for being displaced in a rotational direction from a first rotated position to a second rotated position in a plane of the surface contact area.4. The device according to ...

WIRELESS ULTRASOUND PROBE PAIRING WITH A MOBILE ULTRASOUND SYSTEM

A mobile ultrasound system will pair with a wireless ultrasound probe for exclusive communication between the two for an ultrasound exam when the wireless probe is brought to within a predetermined distance of the mobile ultrasound system. The ultrasound system determines that the wireless probe is within the predetermined distance from the strength of the signal received by the system from the wireless probe. Pairing can proceed automatically when a wireless probe is within the predetermined distance, or after a user actuates a control to initiate the pairing. The ultrasound system may display the identity of a probe within range on the display of the system for selection by the user so that the user will be confident that pairing will be done with the desired wireless probe. 1. A method for pairing a wireless ultrasound probe with a mobile ultrasound system having a radio comprising:locating a wireless ultrasound probe with a radio within a predetermined range of a mobile ultrasound system with a radio;determining, at the mobile ultrasound system, that the wireless ultrasound probe present is within the predetermined range;determining, at the mobile ultrasound system, whether the mobile ultrasound system is in communication with another wireless ultrasound probe; andpairing the wireless ultrasound probe and mobile ultrasound system to be in communication with each other when the mobile ultrasound system is determined not to be in communication with another wireless ultrasound probe.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined range comprises one meter.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the predetermined range is a distance of one meter from an antenna of the mobile ultrasound system radio.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ultrasound system radio and the wireless probe radio are both ultra wideband transceivers.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ultrasound system radio and the wireless probe radio are both WiFi (802.11) standard transceivers.6. The ...

SIZE ADJUSTABLE ULTRASOUND ATTACHMENT SYSTEM

Embodiments are directed to an ultrasound attachment that flexible interacts with an ultrasound probe and provides for securing the attachment to the probe. 1. An ultrasound probe attachment comprising:a bottom side configured to operably receive the transmission end of an ultrasound probe; anda plurality of flexible side walls substantially perpendicular to and integrally formed with the bottom side to secure the probe.2. The attachment of claim 1 , wherein the side walls have living hinge portions integrally formed with the bottom side.3. The attachment of claim 2 , wherein the side walls have a plurality of stabilizing hooks configured to receive a flexible band attached to the probe.4. The attachment of claim 1 , further comprising an adjustable caliper.5. The attachment of claim 1 , further comprising an adapter.6. An ultrasound probe attachment comprising:a bottom side configured to operably receive the transmission end of an ultrasound probe; anda plurality of flexible side walls substantially perpendicular to and integrally formed with the bottom side to secure the probe forming a standoff chamber, the standoff chamber configured to include a passage for an electrocauterizer.7. The attachment of claim 6 , wherein the standoff chamber is configured to permit alignment of the electrocautery with the ultrasound transducer.8. The attachment of claim 6 , further comprising an adjustable caliper.9. The attachment of claim 6 , further comprising an adapter. This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Applications 62/566,629 filed Oct. 2, 2017 and 62/593,698 filed Dec. 1, 2017, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.None.This disclosure is related to medicine in the field of ultrasound guided procedures and intra-operative ultrasound. Ultrasound is part of current clinical practice and for several different purposes such as diagnostic, ultrasound guidance procedures, surgical planning, identification of tumor margins, ...

Acoustic matching material supply device, ultrasonic probe unit, ultrasonic measurement apparatus, and ultrasonic image display

An acoustic matching material supply device includes a frame portion that may be attachable to an ultrasonic probe that includes an ultrasonic sensor surface. The frame portion ejects an acoustic matching material. The frame portion includes an inner peripheral surface, an ejection port, an introduction port, and a flow passage. The ejection port is provided on the inner peripheral surface or in a region including the inner peripheral surface, and ejects the acoustic matching material. The introduction port receives the acoustic matching material from a device external of the frame portion. The flow passage extends between the ejection port and the introduction port, and the ejection port and the introduction port communicate with each other via the flow passage.