Ultrasonic operation system
US6761698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/32007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasonic operation system includes: a transmission cable that is connected detachably, through a connector, to a connector receptacle in a main apparatus unit; plural types of transducers provided with a connector receptacle each capable of detachably connecting the connector of the transmission cable, an identification element for outputting its own identification signal, and a ultrasonic vibrator, correspondingly; and a main apparatus unit for receiving the identification signals in an identification circuit, automatically controlling drive signals that a control circuit causes a drive signal generator unit to generate, and automatically displaying the identified instrument on a control-display unit.
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