Ultrasound probe with integrated electronics
US6869401B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S15/8979
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hand-held ultrasound system includes integrated electronics within an ergonomic housing. The electronics includes control circuitry, beamforming and circuitry transducer drive circuitry. The electronics communicate with a host computer using an industry standard high speed serial bus.
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