Dynamic power reduction technique for ultrasound systems
US12298832B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2024 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/5207
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for dynamic power reduction in ultrasound systems are described. Subsystems including a first subsystem to be placed in a reduced power consumption state are determined. The first subsystem includes a receive path having a receiver to receive acoustic signals representing echoes. A control subsystem to control clocking of the receive path in response to at least one of a plurality of real-time signals is determined. The control subsystem is configured to provide one or more clocks to the receive path to turn on the receiver while valid echo signals are expected to arrive at the receiver At least one of the plurality of real-time signals indicates a state of imaging operations. The control subsystem is configured to provide one or more clocks to the receive path during a first mode based on the state of the imaging operations.
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