Unlock instant, AI-driven research and patent intelligence for your innovation.

Ultrasound imaging system, ultrasound probe, and method of reducing power consumption

An ultrasonic imaging system, ultrasonic probe technology, applied in ultrasonic/sonic/infrasound equipment control, ultrasonic/sonic/infrasonic diagnosis, re-radiation of sound waves, etc., can solve problems such as discomfort or danger for patients and/or clinicians

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-03-06
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
View PDF0 Cites 15 Cited by
  • Summary
  • Abstract
  • Description
  • Claims
  • Application Information

AI Technical Summary

Problems solved by technology

Contact with an ultrasound probe that is too hot can be uncomfortable or dangerous for the patient and / or clinician

Method used

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
View more

Image

Smart Image Click on the blue labels to locate them in the text.
Viewing Examples
Smart Image
  • Ultrasound imaging system, ultrasound probe, and method of reducing power consumption
  • Ultrasound imaging system, ultrasound probe, and method of reducing power consumption
  • Ultrasound imaging system, ultrasound probe, and method of reducing power consumption

Examples

Experimental program
Comparison scheme
Effect test

Embodiment Construction

[0015] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of example specific embodiments which may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the embodiment, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and logical, mechanical, electrical, and other changes may be made without departing from the present invention. scope of examples. Therefore, the following detailed description should not be considered as limiting the scope of the present invention.

[0016] figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an ultrasound imaging system 100 according to an embodiment. The ultrasound imaging system 100 includes a transmitter 102 that transmits signals to a transmit beamformer 103, which in turn drives transducer elements (not shown) within a transducer array 104 to transmit pulsed ultrasound signals to, for exa...

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to View More

PUM

No PUM Login to View More

Abstract

An ultrasound imaging system, an ultrasound probe, and a method for detecting motion of an ultrasound probe with a motion sensor attached to the probe. The ultrasound system, ultrasound probe, and method also include reducing a power consumption of the ultrasound probe in response to detecting no motion for a period of time with the motion sensor.

Description

technical field [0001] The present disclosure generally relates to ultrasound probes, ultrasound imaging systems, and methods for reducing power consumption of ultrasound probes. Background technique [0002] In the field of medical ultrasound imaging, transducer arrays are commonly used to transmit ultrasound energy into a patient and to detect reflected ultrasound energy from the patient. Ultrasound probes are typically coated with ultrasound gel to ensure good acoustic coupling, and placed over the patient for efficient transmission and reception of ultrasound energy. Based on the energy and timing of the reflected ultrasound waves, it is possible to determine detailed information about regions within the patient's body. This information can be used to generate images and / or quantitative data such as blood flow direction or flow rate. [0003] A transducer array within an ultrasound probe typically includes several transducer elements that change shape in response to th...

Claims

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to View More

Application Information

Patent Timeline
no application Login to View More
Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61B8/00
CPCA61B8/54G01S7/5208G01S7/52096A61B8/00G01S15/8915A61B8/4444A61B8/4472
Inventor S.霍尔T.霍尔T.里滕肖伯B.R.阿明格
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC CO