Dock for connecting peripheral devices to a modular diagnostic ultrasound apparatus
US7591786B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S7/52079
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention describes a system for use with a core module for diagnostic ultrasound, the system comprising at least one core module having a housing, system electronics package and a I/O port and one or more docking station(s) in electronic communication with a plurality of peripheral devices, the docking station capable of releasable connection to the core module. The invention further details the individual modular components of the system, being a receptacle connector, a docking station, a multiple transducer adaptor and a mobile docking station.
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