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Modular portable ultrasound systems

US10139489B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2013
Grant dateNov 27, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2560/0456
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a lightweight, high resolution portable ultrasound system using components and methods to improve connectivity and ease of use. A preferred embodiment includes an integrated system in which the beamformer control circuitry can be inserted into the host computer as a peripheral or within the processor housing.

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