Ultrasonic probe including pointing devices for remotely controlling functions of an associated imaging system
US6645148B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/582
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasonic probe is provided for use in medical diagnostic applications. The probe includes one or more ultrasonic transducers disposed in an external housing and a plurality of cables disposed in a common sheath. A pointing device, such as a trackball, rocking-key device or the like, is mounted on the probe housing for controlling a plurality of functions of a remote imaging system associated with the probe.
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