Balance body ultrasound system
US8435183B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S15/8915
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a hand held ultrasound system having a balance body, a transducer assembly connected to said balance body via a communication means and a plurality of control elements arranged in an ergonomic fashion on said balance body, such that a user may hold said system and operate at least one of said control elements with the same hand. In particular a medical ultrasound system comprising a balance body incorporating system electronics, a power supply and a user interface wherein the user interface comprises a D-controller and a touch screen and a transducer assembly attached to the balanced body by a cable.
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