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Ultrasound imaging system apparatus and method with ADC saturation monitor

US8568319B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Inventors

Mitchell Kaplan · Bothell, US
Andrew Lundberg · Woodinville, US
Thomas M. Duffy · Snohomish, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 11, 2010
Grant date	Oct 29, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 29, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B8/56
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ultrasound imaging system and method employs hardware and/or software to monitor values indicative of analog-to-digital converter (ADC) saturation for each channel as a function of depth. Any of a number of actions may be performed based on the monitored values. For example, analog amplification or TGC may be adjusted to enhance the use of a dynamic range of ADCs while reducing or eliminating ADC saturation. A TGC profile may be adjusted. An alert may be provided. A power consumption may be adjusted.

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