Portable ultrasonic scanning box, ultrasonic scanning equipment and ultrasonic scanning system

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of medical instruments, and discloses a portable ultrasonic scanning box, ultrasonic scanning equipment and an ultrasonic scanning system. The portable ultrasonic scanning box comprises a box body, an ultrasonic probe and a flat scanning driving assembly. An opening is formed in one end of the box body. The ultrasonic probe is movably arranged in the box body and is in contact with a to-be-detected part through the opening; the flat scanning driving assembly is arranged in the box body, connected with the ultrasonic probe and used for driving the ultrasonic probe to move linearly. During use, the box body is arranged above a to-be-detected part, the relative position is kept unchanged, and the ultrasonic probe is driven by the flat scanning driving assembly to do reciprocating linear motion so as to do back-and-forth flat scanning motion on the to-be-detected part, so that ultrasonic images are acquired. According to the portable ultrasonic scanning box, an operator only needs to place the box body above a to-be-detected part and keep the relative position unchanged, so that the operation difficulty of the operator is reduced, the operator does not need to depend on experienced doctors, and the shortage of doctor resources is relieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a portable ultrasound scanning box, an ultrasound scanning device, and an ultrasound scanning system. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional breast cancer screening methods primarily involve mobile digital mammography machines or bedside ultrasound examinations within hospitals. Mobile mammography machines use X-rays, which emit radiation, posing a health risk and requiring extensive vehicle protection, resulting in high costs. Bedside ultrasound equipment is immobile, requiring patients to travel to the hospital, and is also expensive. Both methods rely heavily on experienced physicians, leading to a shortage of qualified doctors.

[0003] Currently, handheld portable ultrasound is an existing technology. Although it allows for flexible selection of ultrasound examination locations, it still requires experienced doctors to operate, making it difficult to perform. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a portable ultrasound scanning box, ultrasound scanning device, and ultrasound scanning system to solve the problem that existing ultrasound examinations rely on experienced doctors, which leads to a shortage of doctor resources.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] Portable ultrasound scanning kit, including:

[0007] A box body, one end of which is provided with an opening;

[0008] An ultrasonic probe is movably disposed within the housing, and the ultrasonic probe contacts the part to be tested through the opening;

[0009] A flat-scan drive assembly is disposed within the housing and is connected to the ultrasound probe. The flat-scan drive assembly is used to drive the ultrasound probe to move linearly.

[0010] As an optional solution for the aforementioned portable ultrasound scanning box, the box body is provided with a grip portion;

[0011] And / or, the ultrasonic probe has an arc-shaped contact concave surface;

[0012] And / or, at least the portion of the ultrasonic probe forming the contact concave surface is made of an elastic material.

[0013] As an optional solution to the aforementioned portable ultrasound scanning box, the portable ultrasound scanning box further includes a guide rail, which is disposed inside the box, and the ultrasound probe is slidably connected to the guide rail;

[0014] And / or, the flat sweep drive assembly includes a lead screw and nut drive assembly, a gear and rack drive assembly, a cylinder, or a linear motor.

[0015] As an optional solution to the aforementioned portable ultrasound scanning kit, the portable ultrasound scanning kit further includes:

[0016] The mounting base is disposed inside the box and connected to the flat sweep drive assembly;

[0017] An elastic floating assembly is provided to elastically connect the mounting base and the ultrasonic probe, and the elastic floating assembly is used to drive the ultrasonic probe to extend out of the housing body through the opening.

[0018] As an optional solution for the aforementioned portable ultrasound scanning box, the number of the elastic floating components is set to at least two, and the at least two elastic floating components are spaced apart.

[0019] And / or, the resilient floating component includes:

[0020] A guide rod, one end of which slides through the mounting base, and the other end of which is connected to the ultrasonic probe;

[0021] An elastic element is sleeved on the guide rod, with one end of the elastic element connected to or abutting the mounting base and the other end connected to or abutting the ultrasonic probe.

[0022] As an optional solution for the aforementioned portable ultrasound scanning box, the box body is provided with a mounting hole, and an observation window is provided inside the mounting hole;

[0023] And / or, the portable ultrasound scanning box further includes a beam-shaped membrane assembly, which is disposed at the opening of the box body. The beam-shaped membrane assembly is used to flatten the part to be tested, and the ultrasound waves can penetrate the beam-shaped membrane assembly.

[0024] And / or, a flexible layer is provided on one end face of the box body forming the opening, and the flexible layer is disposed around the opening.

[0025] As an alternative to the aforementioned portable ultrasound scanning box, the bundle-shaped membrane assembly is detachably connected to the box body.

[0026] As an alternative to the aforementioned portable ultrasound scanning box, the beamforming membrane assembly includes an annular frame and a beamforming layer disposed within the frame.

[0027] As an alternative to the aforementioned portable ultrasound scanning box, the beam-shaped layer is a mesh or a film layer, which allows ultrasound waves to pass through.

[0028] An ultrasound scanning device is used in an ultrasound scanning system, the ultrasound scanning system including a cloud server and a workstation, the ultrasound scanning device including a main unit, a mobile terminal and the aforementioned portable ultrasound scanning box, the portable ultrasound scanning box being used to collect ultrasound data and transmit it to the main unit.

[0029] The main unit is electrically connected to the portable ultrasound scanning box and the mobile terminal respectively. The main unit is used to receive ultrasound data information collected by the portable ultrasound scanning box and transmit it to the mobile terminal.

[0030] The mobile terminal is communicatively connected to the cloud server. The mobile terminal can store information about the person being scanned, convert the ultrasound data into image information, and upload the image information to the cloud server.

[0031] An ultrasound scanning system includes a workstation, a cloud server, and the aforementioned ultrasound scanning equipment. The mobile terminal is communicatively connected to the cloud server, and the cloud server is communicatively connected to the workstation. The workstation is used to download image information from the cloud server and can upload image reports to the cloud server.

[0032] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0033] The portable ultrasound scanning box provided by this invention, when in use, is placed above the area to be examined and kept in a constant relative position. The flat scan drive assembly drives the ultrasound probe to reciprocate linearly, performing a back-and-forth flat scan motion on the area to be examined, thereby acquiring ultrasound images. This portable ultrasound scanning box only requires the operator to place the box above the area to be examined and keep its relative position constant, reducing the difficulty of operation for the operator and eliminating the need for experienced doctors, thus alleviating the strain on medical resources.

[0034] The ultrasound scanning device and ultrasound scanning system provided by this invention adopt the aforementioned portable ultrasound scanning box, realizing the separation of scanning and diagnosis. It does not require a professional doctor to perform image acquisition and examination on site. Only a regular trained operator can complete the examination. It does not rely on experienced ultrasound doctors for on-site examination. Doctors can review images in a centralized manner, alleviating the problem of shortage of ultrasound doctor resources. Attached Figure Description

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the portable ultrasound scanning box provided by the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0036] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the portable ultrasound scanning box provided by the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0037] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the portable ultrasound scanning box provided by the present invention. Figure 3 ;

[0038] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the portable ultrasound scanning box provided by the present invention;

[0039] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bundled membrane module provided by the present invention;

[0040] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ultrasonic scanning device provided by the present invention;

[0041] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the ultrasonic scanning device provided by the present invention located inside the storage box.

[0042] In the picture:

[0043] 1000. Ultrasonic scanning equipment; 100. Portable ultrasonic scanning box; 11. Box body; 12. Observation window; 20. Handle; 30. Ultrasonic probe; 32. Mounting base; 33. Elastic floating component; 331. Elastic element; 332. Guide rod; 40. Flat scan drive component; 50. Beam-type membrane component; 51. Frame; 52. Beam-type layer; 200. Main unit box; 300. Mobile terminal; 400. Storage box; 2000. Part to be tested. Detailed Implementation

[0044] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, and not all of the structures.

[0045] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0046] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0047] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0048] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a portable ultrasound scanning box 100, which can be used for ultrasound examinations, such as breast ultrasound examination. The portable ultrasound scanning box 100 includes a box body 11, an ultrasound probe 30, and a flat scan drive assembly 40. One end of the box body 11 is provided with an opening. The flat scan drive assembly 40 is disposed inside the box body 11 and connected to the ultrasound probe 30. The flat scan drive assembly 40 is used to drive the ultrasound probe 30 to move linearly. The ultrasound probe 30 can contact the area to be examined 2000 through the opening of the box body 11, thereby performing a scan.

[0049] In use, the housing 11 is placed above the area to be examined 2000, maintaining a constant relative position. The flat-scan drive assembly 40 drives the ultrasound probe 30 to reciprocate linearly, performing a back-and-forth flat-scan motion on the area to be examined 2000 to acquire ultrasound images. This portable ultrasound scanning housing 100 only requires the operator to place the housing 11 above the area to be examined 2000 and maintain a constant relative position, reducing the difficulty of operation and eliminating the need for experienced doctors, thus alleviating the strain on medical resources.

[0050] To facilitate operation, a grip is provided on the box body 11, which can be used by the operator to move the position of the box body 11.

[0051] Optionally, the grip can be a handle 20 for easy operation. In some embodiments, the grip can be a hand-holding groove provided on the box body 11.

[0052] like Figure 1and Figure 2 As shown, the box body 11 is provided with two handles 20, which are spaced apart. The operator can hold one handle 20 with each hand to improve stability during operation.

[0053] The handle 20 is equipped with an operating component for controlling the start and stop of the portable ultrasound scanning box 100. Optionally, the operating component may include a button, allowing the operator to control the start and stop of the portable ultrasound scanning box 100 by pressing the button with their finger while holding the handle 20, making operation convenient.

[0054] In this embodiment, the portable ultrasound scanning box 100 can be used for breast ultrasound scanning. In order to improve the quality of ultrasound images, the ultrasound probe 30 has an arc-shaped contact concave surface, which can make better contact with the patient's breast so as to better acquire breast ultrasound images through the flat scanning motion of the ultrasound probe 30.

[0055] Optionally, at least the portion of the ultrasound probe 30 that forms the contact concave surface is made of an elastic material. After contacting the breast, the contact concave surface is elastic and can deform under pressure, preventing excessive compression of the breast and ensuring effective contact between the contact concave surface and the breast.

[0056] In this embodiment, the ultrasound probe 30 is a linear array probe. Linear array probes offer high resolution, clearly displaying tissue structures and lesion sites; high sensitivity, capable of detecting minute abnormal signals; and a high signal-to-noise ratio, reducing noise interference and improving image quality. Furthermore, linear array probes are small in size and easy to operate, making them suitable for various clinical environments.

[0057] In this embodiment, the housing 11 is a rectangular housing with an opening on its bottom surface. The flat scan drive assembly 40 can drive the ultrasound probe 30 to reciprocate in the horizontal plane to perform a flat scan motion. The flat scan drive assembly 40 is a linear drive assembly, and its output end can output linear motion.

[0058] In this embodiment, the planar scanning drive assembly 40 includes a lead screw and nut drive assembly, which includes a motor, a lead screw, and a nut seat. The lead screw is rotatably mounted inside the housing 11, the motor is mounted in the housing 11 and connected to the lead screw for transmission, and the nut seat is sleeved on the lead screw and threadedly engaged with it. The nut seat is connected to the ultrasonic probe 30. After the motor is started, it drives the lead screw to rotate, and the nut seat moves horizontally along the length of the lead screw to drive the ultrasonic probe 30 to perform a planar scanning motion.

[0059] To improve the stability of the ultrasound probe 30 during flat scan, a guide rail is also provided inside the housing 11. The extension direction of the guide rail is parallel to the movement direction of the output end of the flat scan drive assembly 40. The ultrasound probe 30 is slidably connected to the guide rail so as to guide the movement direction of the ultrasound probe 30 through the guide rail, thereby preventing the ultrasound probe 30 from deviating or getting stuck.

[0060] In other embodiments, the flat sweep drive assembly 40 may include a rack and pinion drive assembly, a cylinder, or a linear motor, as long as it can realize the flat sweep motion of the ultrasonic probe 30.

[0061] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the portable ultrasound scanning box 100 also includes a mounting base 32 and an elastic floating component 33. The ultrasound probe 30 is used to capture ultrasound images. The mounting base 32 is disposed inside the box body 11 and connected to the flat scan drive component 40. The elastic floating component 33 elastically connects the mounting base 32 and the ultrasound probe 30, and is used to drive the ultrasound probe 30 to extend out of the box body 11 through the opening. By setting the elastic floating component 33, the ultrasound probe 30 can adaptively float according to the height changes of the contact area 2000 being tested. On the one hand, this ensures the contact effect between the ultrasound probe 30 and the area 2000 being tested, and on the other hand, it can adaptively adjust the contact pressure between the ultrasound probe 30 and the area 2000 being tested, avoiding excessive pressure on the area 2000 being tested.

[0062] like Figure 4 As shown, there are two elastic floating components 33, with elastic floating components 33 provided at both ends of the mounting base 32, so that the force on the mounting base 32 and the ultrasonic probe 30 is more even. In other embodiments, there may be more than two elastic floating components 33, such as three, four or more, and multiple elastic floating components 33 may be arranged at intervals and connected to the mounting base 32 and the ultrasonic probe 30 respectively.

[0063] Specifically, the elastic floating component 33 includes an elastic element 331, one end of which cooperates with the mounting base 32 and the other end of which cooperates with the ultrasonic probe 30. The elastic element 331 can provide a floating force for the ultrasonic probe 30 in the vertical direction.

[0064] To prevent the ultrasonic probe 30 from wobbling in the horizontal direction due to the bending of the elastic element 331, the elastic floating assembly 33 also includes a guide rod 332. One end of the guide rod 332 slides through the mounting base 32, and the other end is connected to the ultrasonic probe 30. The elastic element 331 is sleeved on the guide rod 332, with one end of the elastic element 331 connected to or abutting against the mounting base 32, and the other end of the elastic element 331 connected to or abutting against the ultrasonic probe 30. By providing the guide rod 332, the floating of the ultrasonic probe 30 and the deformation of the elastic element 331 can be guided, thereby preventing the ultrasonic probe 30 from wobbling or getting stuck.

[0065] Optionally, the elastic element 331 is a spring, which has a simple structure and low cost.

[0066] To facilitate understanding the movement of the ultrasonic probe 30 within the housing 11 and the fit between the housing 11 and the part to be tested 2000, a mounting hole is provided on the housing 11, and an observation window 12 is provided within the mounting hole. When using this portable ultrasonic scanning housing 100, the operator can obtain the movement status of the ultrasonic probe 30 or the fit between the housing 11 and the part to be tested 2000 through the observation window 12.

[0067] Alternatively, the viewing window 12 may be made of a transparent material, such as transparent glass or transparent plastic.

[0068] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the portable ultrasound scanning box 100 also includes a beam-shaped membrane assembly 50, which is disposed at the opening of the box body 11. The ultrasonic waves emitted by the ultrasonic probe 30 can pass through the beam-shaped membrane assembly 50 to perform ultrasonic scanning. The beam-shaped membrane assembly 50 is used to flatten the part to be tested 2000 to ensure the ultrasonic scanning effect.

[0069] like Figure 5 As shown, the bundled membrane assembly 50 includes an annular frame 51 and a bundled layer 52 disposed within the frame 51. The bundled layer 52 allows ultrasonic waves to pass through and can flatten the area to be inspected 2000 to ensure scanning effectiveness. Optionally, the bundled layer 52 can be a mesh or other membrane layer that can be penetrated by ultrasonic waves.

[0070] In this embodiment, the bundled membrane assembly 50 and the housing 11 are detachably connected to facilitate the selection of whether to use the bundled membrane assembly 50 as needed, or to replace the bundled membrane assembly 50 when it is damaged, so as to ensure the effect of use.

[0071] Specifically, the frame 51 and the box body 11 are detachably connected. For example, to facilitate the disassembly of the bundled membrane assembly 50, the frame 51 can be connected to the box body 11 by a snap-fit ​​method. One of the frame 51 and the box body 11 is provided with a snap hole, and the other is provided with a snap buckle. The snap buckle can engage with the snap hole to fix the frame 51 and the box body 11.

[0072] For example, the frame 51 and the box 11 can be fixedly connected by fasteners, such as screws, for easy assembly and disassembly.

[0073] For example, the frame 51 and the box 11 can be fixed by magnetic attraction. One of the frame 51 and the box 11 is provided with a magnet, and the other is provided with a ferromagnetic structural member. The magnet can attract the ferromagnetic structural member to fix the frame 51 and the box 11; or, both the frame 51 and the box 11 are provided with magnets with opposite magnetism so that they can attract each other to fix the frame 51 and the box 11.

[0074] When the box 11 is placed over the part to be tested 2000, the weight of the box 11 and its connecting structure will be applied to the part to be tested 2000 through the end face of the box 11. Since the surface of the part to be tested 2000 may be uneven, it will affect the stability and posture of the box 11 and may easily cause discomfort.

[0075] To address the aforementioned issues, a flexible layer is provided on the end face of the box 11 at the opening. This flexible layer can contact the part to be tested 2000. On one hand, it can adapt to the undulations of the part to be tested 2000, ensuring a good fit and improving the stability of the box 11. On the other hand, the flexible layer can prevent the box 11 from directly contacting the part to be tested 2000, thus improving contact comfort.

[0076] Optionally, the flexible layer can be made of flexible or elastic materials, as long as it can make flexible contact with the part to be tested to improve comfort.

[0077] For example, the flexible layer can be made of fabric, skin-friendly plastic, or elastic materials such as rubber, silicone, or sponge.

[0078] In some embodiments, the flexible layer can be a multi-layered structure, with each layer made of fabric, plastic, rubber, silicone, or sponge.

[0079] This embodiment also provides an ultrasound scanning system, which includes an ultrasound scanning device 1000, a workstation, and a cloud server. The ultrasound scanning device 1000 is the scanning end of the ultrasound scanning system, and the workstation is the doctor's end of the ultrasound scanning system. The ultrasound scanning device 1000 and the workstation are connected through the cloud server.

[0080] Specifically, the ultrasound scanning device 1000 includes a main unit 200, a mobile terminal 300, and the aforementioned portable ultrasound scanning box 100. The portable ultrasound scanning box 100 is used to collect ultrasound data and transmit it to the main unit 200. The main unit 200 is electrically connected to both the portable ultrasound scanning box 100 and the mobile terminal 300. The main unit 200 is used to receive the ultrasound data collected by the portable ultrasound scanning box 100 and transmit it to the mobile terminal 300. The mobile terminal 300 is communicatively connected to a cloud server. The mobile terminal 300 can store information about the person being scanned, convert ultrasound data into image information, and upload the image information to the cloud server. The workstation is used to download the image information from the cloud server and upload image reports to the cloud server.

[0081] In this embodiment, the main unit 200 can power the portable ultrasound scanning box 100, perform data storage and processing, transmit and receive ultrasound waves, and perform image processing. The main unit 200 includes a power module, an ultrasound generator, a signal processor, a controller, and a data storage device. The controller is electrically connected to the power module, the ultrasound generator, the signal processor, and the data storage device. The main unit 200 is equipped with a network communication interface, which allows for the installation of power supply cables, communication cables, and ultrasonic cables. The power supply cable connects the power module and the portable ultrasonic scanning box 100, enabling the power module to supply power to the portable ultrasonic scanning box 100. The ultrasonic cable connects the ultrasonic generator and the portable ultrasonic scanning box 100, allowing the ultrasonic waves emitted by the ultrasonic generator to be transmitted through the ultrasonic cable and then emitted by the portable ultrasonic scanning box 100 to scan the area to be inspected 2000. The communication cable connects the signal processor and the portable ultrasonic scanning box 100, transmitting the ultrasonic signals received by the portable ultrasonic scanning box 100 to the signal processor in the main unit 200. The signal processor then processes the signals, which can be stored in a data storage device.

[0082] The mobile terminal 300 can wirelessly communicate with the main unit 200 to receive and display image signals sent by the main unit 200, thereby facilitating the operator to check whether the acquired image information is valid through the mobile terminal 300.

[0083] Optionally, the mobile terminal 300 can connect to the Internet to view the registration information of the examinee's appointment on the program appointment system, and can input and change the examinee's information through the mobile terminal 300 so as to associate the acquired image information with the examinee.

[0084] In this embodiment, the mobile terminal 300 is a tablet computer; in other embodiments, the mobile terminal 300 may be a laptop computer or a mobile phone.

[0085] Optionally, the ultrasound scanning device 1000 may also include a movable storage case 400, in which the main unit 200, the display, and the portable ultrasound scanning box can all be housed to facilitate operator carrying and thus allow for more flexible selection of examination locations.

[0086] Alternatively, the storage box 400 can be used as a suitcase.

[0087] The ultrasound scanning device 1000 provided in this embodiment uses ultrasound waves to examine the subject. These waves are harmless to the human body, require no protective measures, and are low in cost. The ultrasound scanning device 1000 can be carried in a storage box 400 for easy transport and can meet the needs of various mobile breast cancer screening scenarios, such as grassroots communities, remote areas, or rural areas. It is easy to install and operate.

[0088] The ultrasound scanning device 1000 serves only as the scanning end, achieving separation of scanning and diagnosis. It eliminates the need for a professional doctor to perform image acquisition on-site. Only a trained operator can complete the examination. It does not rely on experienced ultrasound doctors for on-site examination, allowing doctors to review images collectively and alleviating the problem of limited ultrasound doctor resources.

[0089] In this embodiment, the workstation includes a host, a display screen, a keyboard, and a mouse, all of which are electrically connected to the host.

[0090] The ultrasound scanning system provided in this embodiment can complete image acquisition, storage, transmission and image reading in one stop, allowing the equipment to "do more work" and patients and doctors to "do less work", which is convenient for doctors and patients.

[0091] The method of using the ultrasound scanning system provided in this embodiment is as follows:

[0092] The patient registers for the examination through a mini-program appointment system. The technician then uses a carrying case 400 to transport the ultrasound scanning device 1000 to a primary breast cancer screening site (such as areas with limited medical resources, grassroots communities, remote areas, and rural areas). The technician retrieves the main unit 200, the portable ultrasound scanning box 100, and the mobile terminal 300 from the carrying case 400. The power, communication, and ultrasound cables between the main unit 200 and the portable ultrasound scanning box 100 are connected, and the main unit 200 is connected to the power interface. The mobile terminal 300 is powered on and connected to the main unit 200 wirelessly or via wired connection. The installation, debugging, and pre-examination preparation of the ultrasound scanning device 1000 are then complete.

[0093] The examination begins. The technician verifies and registers the examinee's appointment information on the mobile terminal 300. After verification and registration, the examinee's information is synchronized and stored in the main unit 200. The examinee lies on the examination bed, and a sound-conducting medium (such as coupling agent, water, etc.) is applied to the examinee's breasts. The technician holds the portable ultrasound scanning box 100 with both hands, places it above one side of the breast and keeps the relative position unchanged, and then presses the start button to scan one breast.

[0094] Specifically, when the operator holds the handle 20 and places the box 11 on one of the patient's breasts, the entire portable ultrasound scanning box 100 weighs approximately 2.5 kg. Due to this weight and the presence of the bundle-shaped membrane assembly 50, the breast is further flattened, facilitating scanning by the ultrasound probe 30. The operator presses the start button, and the ultrasound probe 30, driven by the flat scan drive assembly 40, performs a back-and-forth flat scan motion to acquire ultrasound images. Because the ultrasound probe 30 has an arc-shaped contact concave surface, similar to the shape of a breast when lying down, good contact between the ultrasound probe 30 and the breast is ensured. Simultaneously, the ultrasound probe 30 floats up and down under the action of the elastic floating assembly 33, allowing it to conform to the height changes of the contacted part of the body, further ensuring a good fit.

[0095] After scanning one breast, the technician places the portable ultrasound scanner 100 above the other breast and scans the other breast. After scanning both breasts, the technician uses a mobile terminal 300 to check the acquired images for errors. If the images are unacceptable, they are re-acquired; if the images are confirmed to be correct, they are uploaded to the cloud server via the internet.

[0096] In this embodiment, ultrasound images are acquired by an operator, which is simple to perform and does not require experienced doctors, thus alleviating the problem of limited medical resources. The acquired ultrasound images are uploaded to a cloud server, where ultrasound doctors can download the images on their workstations, review them centrally, and upload image reports.

[0097] Specifically, when ultrasound doctors in the expert resource database need to review images collectively, they download patient images and information from the cloud server through a workstation, perform three-dimensional reconstruction on the two-dimensional images of each patient, first the AI ​​reviews the images and generates a report, and finally the doctors review and confirm the results of the three-dimensional reconstruction, and upload the confirmed results to the cloud server.

[0098] Compared with ordinary breast ultrasound, the ultrasound scanning system provided in this embodiment is easier to operate. Finally, the workstation uploads the diagnostic report to the cloud server; the image report is pushed to the examinee via a mini-program or SMS, and the entire screening process is completed.

[0099] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will be able to make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A portable ultrasound scanning box, characterized in that, include: Box body (11), one end of which is provided with an opening; An ultrasonic probe (30) is movably disposed within the housing (11), and the ultrasonic probe (30) contacts the part to be tested (2000) through the opening; A flat-scan drive assembly (40) is disposed inside the housing (11). The flat-scan drive assembly (40) is connected to the ultrasound probe (30) and is used to drive the ultrasound probe (30) to move linearly.

2. The portable ultrasound scanning box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box body (11) is provided with a gripping part; And / or, the ultrasonic probe (30) has an arc-shaped contact concave surface; And / or, at least the portion of the ultrasonic probe (30) forming the contact concave surface is made of an elastic material.

3. The portable ultrasound scanning box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The portable ultrasound scanning box also includes a guide rail, which is disposed inside the box body (11), and the ultrasound probe (30) is slidably connected to the guide rail; And / or, the flat sweep drive assembly (40) includes a lead screw and nut drive assembly, a gear and rack drive assembly, a cylinder or a linear motor.

4. The portable ultrasound scanning box according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The portable ultrasound scanning kit also includes: The mounting base (32) is disposed inside the housing (11) and connected to the flat sweep drive assembly (40); An elastic floating assembly (33) elastically connects the mounting base (32) and the ultrasonic probe (30), and the elastic floating assembly (33) is used to drive the ultrasonic probe (30) to extend out of the housing (11) through the opening.

5. The portable ultrasound scanning box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The number of the elastic floating components (33) is set to at least two, and the at least two elastic floating components (33) are spaced apart; And / or, the resilient floating component (33) includes: A guide rod (332) has one end slidably inserted through the mounting base (32) and the other end connected to the ultrasonic probe (30); An elastic element (331) is sleeved on the guide rod (332). One end of the elastic element (331) is connected to or abuts the mounting base (32), and the other end is connected to or abuts the ultrasonic probe (30).

6. The portable ultrasound scanning box according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The box body (11) is provided with mounting holes, and an observation window (12) is provided in the mounting holes; And / or, the portable ultrasound scanning box further includes a beam membrane assembly (50), which is disposed at the opening of the box body (11). The beam membrane assembly (50) is used to flatten the part to be tested (2000), and the ultrasound can penetrate the beam membrane assembly (50). And / or, a flexible layer is provided on one end face of the box body (11) forming the opening, and the flexible layer is disposed around the opening.

7. The portable ultrasound scanning box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bundled membrane assembly (50) is detachably connected to the housing (11).

8. The portable ultrasound scanning box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bundled membrane assembly (50) includes an annular frame (51) and a bundled layer (52) disposed within the frame (51).

9. The portable ultrasound scanning box according to claim 8, characterized in that, The bundle layer (52) is a mesh or a film layer that allows ultrasonic waves to pass through.

10. An ultrasonic scanning device for use in an ultrasonic scanning system, the ultrasonic scanning system comprising a cloud server and a workstation, characterized in that, The ultrasound scanning device includes a main unit (200), a mobile terminal (300), and a portable ultrasound scanning box as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the portable ultrasound scanning box is used to collect ultrasound data and transmit it to the main unit (200). The main unit (200) is electrically connected to the portable ultrasound scanning box and the mobile terminal (300) respectively. The main unit (200) is used to receive the ultrasound data information collected by the portable ultrasound scanning box and transmit it to the mobile terminal (300). The mobile terminal (300) is communicatively connected to the cloud server. The mobile terminal (300) can store information about the person to be scanned, convert the ultrasound data information into image information, and upload the image information to the cloud server.

11. An ultrasonic scanning system, characterized in that, It includes a workstation, a cloud server, and the ultrasound scanning device as described in claim 10. The mobile terminal (300) is communicatively connected to the cloud server, and the cloud server is communicatively connected to the workstation. The workstation is used to download image information from the cloud server and can upload image reports to the cloud server.

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