Multi-headed imaging probe and imaging system using same

a multi-headed imaging and imaging system technology, applied in the field of multi-headed imaging probes and imaging systems, can solve the problems of increasing the size and portability of the probe, affecting the duration of a patient exam, and physical stress on the sonographer or patien

Active Publication Date: 2017-01-12
GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC
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Enables rapid switching between transducers, reducing exam duration, minimizing physical stress, and maintaining portability by eliminating the need for additional connectors and probe exchanges, while allowing for efficient image acquisition with various probe geometries.

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The time and effort required to change probes can cause physical stress for the sonographer or patient and affect the duration of a patient exam.
However, providing additional connectors increases the size and portability of the probes, which in many applications is undesirable.

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[0020]The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of certain embodiments of the present invention, will be better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. To the extent that the figures illustrate diagrams of the functional blocks of various embodiments, the functional blocks are not necessarily indicative of the division between hardware circuitry. Thus, for example, one or more of the functional blocks (e.g., processors or memories) may be implemented in a single piece of hardware (e.g., a general purpose signal processor or a block of random access memory, hard disk, or the like). Similarly, the programs may be stand alone programs, may be incorporated as subroutines in an operating system, may be functions in an installed software package, and the like. It should be understood that the various embodiments are not limited to the arrangements and instrumentality shown in the drawings.

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A diagnostic imaging system is provided that includes an image acquisition component, a transmitter operatively coupled to the image acquisition component to transmit a signal therefrom, and a beamformer operatively coupled to the image acquisition component to receive image data therefrom. Also included is a processor configured to assemble images from the acquired image data and a display configured to display the images. The image acquisition component includes a multi-headed probe that has a plurality of transducers configured to permit a change of active transducers during an imaging session without a change of the image acquisition component.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 281,283 entitled “MULTI-HEADED IMAGING PROBE AND IMAGING SYSTEM USING SAME” filed Oct. 25, 2011, which is a Continuation of and claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 893,734 entitled “MULTI-HEADED IMAGING PROBE AND IMAGING SYSTEM USING SAME” filed Aug. 17, 2007, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,043,221, both of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Diagnostic imaging, and in particular, medical imaging may use different imaging modalities to scan a patient or region of interest. For example, to perform an echography, a probe or transducer is placed in contact with a patient's skin. Different probe geometries can be used during an examination to optimize acquisition of images. However, using known ultrasound examination systems, a sonographer must perform additional actions to change a probe during or betwee...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61B8/00A61B8/14
CPCA61B8/4477A61B8/4494A61B8/466A61B8/4455A61B8/463A61B8/4472A61B8/145A61B8/469A61B8/54A61B8/4427A61B8/4209A61B8/4405A61B8/483
InventorMARTEAU, JEAN-MICHELRONCAGLIONI, AURELIEWODECKI, LIONEL
OwnerGE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC