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Ultrasonic operation system

US6761698B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 2001
Grant dateJul 13, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 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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