Ultrasound imaging system apparatus and method with ADC saturation monitor
US9848851B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2033 |
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- 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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