Ultrasonic imaging system, medical imaging system and terminal equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides an ultrasonic imaging system, a medical imaging system and terminal equipment. The terminal equipment comprises a shell, a circuit board contained in the shell and a power supply unit, and the power supply unit is used for supplying power to the circuit board; the processing unit carried on the circuit board is used for processing medical image data and the like and then sending the medical image data and the like to a server through the network communication unit, so that the server sends the medical image data and the like to remote equipment, and the processing unit is further used for obtaining remote audio and / or video sent by the remote equipment through the wireless network communication unit. According to the application, the processing unit, the medical image acquisition unit, the network communication unit and the power supply unit are integrated in the same terminal device which can be conveniently connected to the medical image device, so that the integration level is high, the connection is simple, the reliability is high, and the use is convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of telemedicine diagnostic technology, and in particular to an ultrasound imaging system, a medical imaging system, and a terminal device. Background Technology

[0002] With the maturation of IT technology, the rapid development of 5G technology, and the improvement of IT infrastructure, remote audio and / or video real-time interactive applications are now ubiquitous in work and life. Because of significant differences in the diagnostic and treatment levels among hospitals at different levels, and the unfamiliarity of clinicians with the use and operation of ultrasound imaging equipment, doctors in medical imaging-related departments and clinical departments at all levels desire to use remote audio and / or video real-time interactive technology to achieve remote real-time guidance, diagnosis, consultation, quality control, and teaching in medical imaging. During and after the pandemic, the demand for remote audio and / or video real-time interaction from hospitals and doctors has become increasingly urgent and intense.

[0003] Currently, the vast majority of ultrasound imaging devices do not support this technology, and to ensure the information security of medical devices, it is also undesirable for them to be connected to the internet. Some solutions rely on PCs for remote real-time transmission of medical image data, but these solutions have low integration, numerous modules, many interconnections, complex connections, poor reliability, and are prone to problems during use. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides an ultrasound imaging system, a medical imaging system, and a terminal device, which are simple to connect, highly reliable, and convenient for users.

[0005] In one embodiment, a terminal device is provided that is separate from an ultrasound imaging device and can be connected to or disconnected from the ultrasound imaging device via an interface on the ultrasound imaging device. The ultrasound imaging device includes a probe, a signal processing module, and a display. The probe is used to emit ultrasound waves toward a target tissue. The signal processing module is used to receive ultrasound echoes returned from the target tissue through the probe and generate medical image data based on the ultrasound echoes. The display is used to display the medical image data.

[0006] The terminal device includes:

[0007] A housing having a receiving portion;

[0008] A circuit board is housed within the receiving portion. The circuit board is equipped with a medical image acquisition unit, a processing unit, and a wireless network communication unit. The medical image acquisition unit and the wireless network communication unit are both connected to the processing unit.

[0009] A power supply unit, housed within the housing, is used to supply power to the circuit board.

[0010] The medical image acquisition unit is used to acquire medical image data from the ultrasound imaging device and transmit it to the processing unit; the processing unit is used to process the medical image data and send it to the server through the wireless network communication unit so that the server can send it to the remote device; the processing unit is also used to obtain remote audio and / or video sent by the remote device through the wireless network communication unit.

[0011] In one embodiment, the circuit board is equipped with a connector for connecting to the ultrasound imaging device via a cable through the interface, and the connector includes an audio and / or video terminal and a power terminal; the medical image acquisition unit is connected to the audio and / or video terminal to acquire medical image data output by the ultrasound imaging device through the audio and / or video terminal; the power unit is connected to the power terminal to obtain power from the ultrasound imaging device through the power terminal.

[0012] In one embodiment, the circuit board is further equipped with a medical imaging communication unit, which is connected to the processing unit; the medical imaging communication unit is used to transmit control commands and / or target data between the processing unit and the ultrasound imaging device.

[0013] In one embodiment, the circuit board is equipped with a connector for connecting to the ultrasound imaging device via a cable through the interface. The connector includes an audio and / or video terminal, a communication terminal, and a power terminal. The medical image acquisition unit is connected to the audio and / or video terminal to acquire medical image data output by the ultrasound imaging device through the audio and / or video terminal. The medical image communication unit is connected to the communication terminal to transmit control commands and / or target data between the unit and the ultrasound imaging device through the communication terminal. The power unit is connected to the power terminal to obtain power from the ultrasound imaging device through the power terminal.

[0014] In one embodiment, the power supply unit includes a battery, a charge / discharge management circuit, and a power supply circuit. The power supply circuit supplies electrical energy from the battery to the circuit board. The charge / discharge management circuit is connected to the power terminal of the connector to obtain electrical energy from the ultrasound imaging device through the power terminal and to charge the battery with the obtained electrical energy.

[0015] In one embodiment, the medical image acquisition unit includes an audio and / or video transmission chip for transmitting medical image data output by the ultrasound imaging device to the processing unit.

[0016] In one embodiment, the terminal device further includes a scene audio and / or video acquisition unit, which is disposed on or inside the housing and is used to acquire scene audio and / or video and transmit the acquired scene audio and / or video to the processing unit; the processing unit is further used to process the scene audio and / or video and send it to the server through the wireless network communication unit so that the server can send it to the remote device.

[0017] In one embodiment, the scene audio and / or video acquisition unit includes a camera; the ultrasonic imaging system also includes a bracket with a first rotatable mechanism, the terminal device is mounted on the first rotatable mechanism, and the first rotatable mechanism is used to adjust the posture of the terminal device to change the shooting direction of the camera.

[0018] In one embodiment, the scene audio and / or video acquisition unit includes a camera; the terminal device further includes a second rotatable mechanism connected to the housing, and the camera is mounted on the second rotatable mechanism, which is used to rotate the camera relative to the housing to adjust the camera's shooting direction.

[0019] In one embodiment, the medical image acquisition unit includes a digital audio and / or video interface circuit and / or an analog audio and / or video interface circuit, which are connected to the audio and / or video terminal; the medical image communication unit includes a USB circuit and / or a serial port circuit, which are connected to the communication terminal.

[0020] In one embodiment, the circuit board is further equipped with a wireless data transmission unit, which is connected to the medical image acquisition unit and the medical image communication unit. The medical image acquisition unit is used to acquire medical image data output by the ultrasound imaging device through the wireless data transmission unit, and the medical image communication unit is used to transmit control commands and / or target data between the ultrasound imaging device and the wireless data transmission unit.

[0021] In one embodiment, the terminal device further includes an audio and / or video output unit disposed on or within the housing, for outputting at least one of medical image data, remote audio, and / or video.

[0022] In one embodiment, the terminal device further includes an audio and / or video output unit disposed on or inside the housing, for outputting at least one of the medical image data, the scene audio and / or video, and the remote audio and / or video.

[0023] In one embodiment, an ultrasound imaging system is provided, comprising:

[0024] An ultrasound imaging device includes a probe, a signal processing module, and a display. The probe emits ultrasound waves towards a target tissue. The signal processing module receives ultrasound echoes returning from the target tissue via the probe and generates medical image data based on the ultrasound echoes. The display shows the medical image data. The ultrasound imaging device also includes an interface for connecting to a terminal device.

[0025] A terminal device, detachable from the ultrasound imaging device and capable of connecting to or disconnecting from the ultrasound imaging device via the interface of the ultrasound imaging device, the terminal device comprising:

[0026] A housing having a receiving portion;

[0027] A circuit board is housed within the receiving portion. The circuit board is equipped with a medical image acquisition unit, a processing unit, and a wireless network communication unit. The medical image acquisition unit and the wireless network communication unit are both connected to the processing unit.

[0028] A power supply unit, housed within the housing, is used to supply power to the circuit board.

[0029] The medical image acquisition unit is used to acquire medical image data from the ultrasound imaging device and transmit it to the processing unit; the processing unit is used to process the medical image data and send it to the server through the wireless network communication unit so that the server can send it to the remote device; the processing unit is also used to obtain remote audio and / or video sent by the remote device through the wireless network communication unit.

[0030] In one embodiment, the circuit board is equipped with a connector for connecting to the ultrasound imaging device via a cable, and the connector includes audio and / or video terminals and power terminals.

[0031] The medical image acquisition unit is connected to the audio and / or video terminal to acquire medical image data output by the ultrasound imaging device through the audio and / or video terminal; the power supply unit is connected to the power supply terminal to obtain electrical energy from the ultrasound imaging device through the power supply terminal.

[0032] In one embodiment, the circuit board is further equipped with a medical imaging communication unit, which is connected to the processing unit; the medical imaging communication unit is used to transmit control commands and / or target data between the processing unit and the ultrasound imaging device.

[0033] In one embodiment, the circuit board is equipped with a connector for connecting to the ultrasound imaging device via a cable, and the connector includes an audio and / or video terminal, a communication terminal, and a power terminal; the medical image acquisition unit is connected to the audio and / or video terminal to acquire medical image data output by the ultrasound imaging device through the audio and / or video terminal; the medical image communication unit is connected to the communication terminal to transmit control commands and / or target data with the ultrasound imaging device through the communication terminal; and the power unit is connected to the power terminal to obtain power from the ultrasound imaging device through the power terminal.

[0034] In one embodiment, the power supply unit includes a battery, a charge / discharge management circuit, and a power supply circuit. The power supply circuit supplies electrical energy from the battery to the circuit board. The charge / discharge management circuit is connected to the power terminal of the connector to obtain electrical energy from the ultrasound imaging device through the power terminal and to charge the battery with the obtained electrical energy.

[0035] In one embodiment, the medical image acquisition unit includes an audio and / or video transmission chip for transmitting medical image data output by the ultrasound imaging device to the processing unit.

[0036] In one embodiment, the terminal device further includes a scene audio and / or video acquisition unit, which is disposed on or inside the housing and is used to acquire scene audio and / or video and transmit the acquired scene audio and / or video to the processing unit; the processing unit is further used to process the scene audio and / or video and send it to the server through the wireless network communication unit so that the server can send it to the remote device.

[0037] In one embodiment, the scene audio and / or video acquisition unit includes a camera; the ultrasonic imaging system also includes a bracket with a first rotatable mechanism, the terminal device is mounted on the first rotatable mechanism, and the first rotatable mechanism is used to adjust the posture of the terminal device to change the shooting direction of the camera.

[0038] In one embodiment, the scene audio and / or video acquisition unit includes a camera; the terminal device further includes a second rotatable mechanism connected to the housing, and the camera is mounted on the second rotatable mechanism, which is used to rotate the camera relative to the housing to adjust the camera's shooting direction.

[0039] In one embodiment, the medical image acquisition unit includes a digital audio and / or video interface circuit and / or an analog audio and / or video interface circuit, which are connected to the audio and / or video terminal; the medical image communication unit includes a USB circuit and / or a serial port circuit, which are connected to the communication terminal.

[0040] In one embodiment, the circuit board is further equipped with a wireless data transmission unit, which is connected to the medical image acquisition unit and the medical image communication unit. The medical image acquisition unit is used to acquire medical image data output by the ultrasound imaging device through the wireless data transmission unit, and the medical image communication unit is used to transmit control commands and / or target data between the ultrasound imaging device and the wireless data transmission unit.

[0041] In one embodiment, the terminal device further includes an audio and / or video output unit disposed on or within the housing, for outputting at least one of medical image data, remote audio, and / or video.

[0042] In one embodiment, the terminal device further includes an audio and / or video output unit disposed on or inside the housing, for outputting at least one of the medical image data, the scene audio and / or video, and the remote audio and / or video.

[0043] In one embodiment, a terminal device is provided that is separate from an ultrasound imaging device and can be connected to or disconnected from the ultrasound imaging device via an interface on the ultrasound imaging device. The ultrasound imaging device includes a probe, a signal processing module, and a display. The probe is used to emit ultrasound waves toward a target tissue. The signal processing module is used to receive ultrasound echoes returned from the target tissue through the probe and generate medical image data based on the ultrasound echoes. The display is used to display the medical image data.

[0044] The terminal device includes:

[0045] A housing having a receiving portion;

[0046] A circuit board is housed within the receiving portion. The circuit board is equipped with a medical image acquisition unit, a processing unit, and a network communication unit. The medical image acquisition unit and the network communication unit are both connected to the processing unit.

[0047] A power supply unit, housed within the housing, is used to supply power to the circuit board.

[0048] The medical image acquisition unit is used to acquire medical image data from the ultrasound imaging device and transmit it to the processing unit; the processing unit is used to process the medical image data and send it to the server through the network communication unit so that the server can send it to the remote device; the processing unit is also used to obtain remote audio and / or video sent by the remote device through the network communication unit.

[0049] In one embodiment, an ultrasound imaging system is provided, comprising:

[0050] An ultrasound imaging device includes a probe, a signal processing module, and a display. The probe emits ultrasound waves towards a target tissue. The signal processing module receives ultrasound echoes returning from the target tissue via the probe and generates medical image data based on the ultrasound echoes. The display shows the medical image data. The ultrasound imaging device also includes an interface for connecting to a terminal device.

[0051] A terminal device, detachable from the ultrasound imaging device and capable of connecting to or disconnecting from the ultrasound imaging device via the interface of the ultrasound imaging device, the terminal device comprising:

[0052] A housing having a receiving portion;

[0053] A circuit board is housed within the receiving portion. The circuit board is equipped with a medical image acquisition unit, a processing unit, and a network communication unit. The medical image acquisition unit and the network communication unit are both connected to the processing unit.

[0054] A power supply unit, housed within the housing, is used to supply power to the circuit board.

[0055] The medical image acquisition unit is used to acquire medical image data from the ultrasound imaging device and transmit it to the processing unit; the processing unit is used to process the medical image data and send it to the server through the network communication unit so that the server can send it to the remote device; the processing unit is also used to obtain remote audio and / or video sent by the remote device through the network communication unit.

[0056] In one embodiment, a medical imaging system is provided, comprising:

[0057] A medical imaging device includes a signal acquisition component, a signal processing component, and a display. The signal acquisition component acquires electrical signals, the signal processing component generates medical image data based on the electrical signals, and the display shows the medical image data. The medical imaging device also includes an interface for connecting to a terminal device.

[0058] A terminal device, detachable from the medical imaging equipment and capable of connecting to or disconnecting from the medical imaging equipment via its interface, the terminal device comprising:

[0059] A housing having a receiving portion;

[0060] A circuit board is housed within the receiving portion. The circuit board is equipped with a medical image acquisition unit, a processing unit, and a network communication unit. The medical image acquisition unit and the network communication unit are both connected to the processing unit.

[0061] A power supply unit, housed within the housing, is used to supply power to the circuit board.

[0062] The medical image acquisition unit is used to acquire medical image data from the medical imaging device and transmit it to the processing unit; the processing unit is used to process the medical image data and send it to the server through the network communication unit so that the server can send it to the remote device; the processing unit is also used to obtain remote audio and / or video sent by the remote device through the network communication unit.

[0063] The ultrasound imaging system, medical imaging system, and terminal device provided in this application embodiment include an ultrasound imaging device for acquiring and displaying medical image data, and a terminal device connected to the ultrasound imaging device. The terminal device includes a housing, a circuit board, and a power supply unit. The circuit board and power supply unit are housed within a receiving portion formed by the housing, and the power supply unit supplies power to the circuit board. The circuit board is equipped with a medical image acquisition unit, a processing unit, and a network communication unit (in some embodiments, it may also be equipped with a scene audio and / or video acquisition unit, an audio and / or video output unit, etc.). The medical image acquisition unit is used to acquire medical image data from the ultrasound imaging device and transmit it to the processing unit. The processing unit is used to process the medical image data and send it to a server via the network communication unit, so that the server can send it to a remote device. The processing unit is also used to acquire remote audio and / or video sent by the remote device via the wireless network communication unit. Integrating the processing unit, medical image acquisition unit, network communication unit, and power supply unit into a terminal device that is separate from the ultrasound imaging device and can be easily connected or disconnected from the ultrasound imaging device results in higher integration, simpler connection, higher reliability, user convenience, and ease of movement.

[0064] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit the disclosure of the embodiments of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0065] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0066] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an ultrasound imaging system provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0067] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an ultrasound imaging system in one embodiment;

[0068] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the ultrasonic imaging system in another embodiment;

[0069] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the adjustment of the camera's shooting direction in one implementation method;

[0070] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the adjustment of the camera's shooting direction in another implementation method;

[0071] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal device provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0072] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a medical imaging system provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0073] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0074] 10. Ultrasonic imaging system; 100. Ultrasonic imaging equipment; 110. Probe; 120. Signal processing module; 130. Display; 200. Terminal equipment; 210. Housing; 201. Receiving part; 220. Circuit board; 221. Medical image acquisition unit; 222. Processing unit; 223. Scene audio and / or video acquisition unit; 224. Audio and / or video output unit; 225. Wireless network communication unit; 226. Medical image communication unit; 23 0. Power supply unit; 231. Battery; 232. Charge / discharge management circuit; 233. Power supply circuit; 240. Connector; 241. Audio and / or video terminals; 242. Power terminals; 243. Communication terminals; 300. Cable; 400. Bracket; 410. First rotatable mechanism; 420. Second rotatable mechanism; 20. Medical imaging system; 500. Medical imaging equipment; 510. Signal acquisition component; 520. Signal processing component; 530. Display. Detailed Implementation

[0075] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0076] The flowchart shown in the attached diagram is for illustrative purposes only and does not necessarily include all content and operations / steps, nor does it necessarily have to be performed in the order described. For example, some operations / steps can be broken down, combined, or partially merged, so the actual execution order may change depending on the actual situation.

[0077] The following detailed description of some embodiments of this application is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0078] In some embodiments, the ultrasound imaging system 10 can be used for remote guidance or diagnosis of medical images, specifically including at least one of the following scenarios:

[0079] When primary care hospitals and doctors use ultrasound imaging equipment 100 to examine patients, due to insufficient medical expertise and capabilities at the primary level, guidance from higher-level hospitals is required. Based on the remote real-time audio and / or video interaction function of ultrasound imaging system 10, medical radiologists from higher-level hospitals can guide primary care doctors in scanning and diagnosis. Alternatively, if clinicians use ultrasound imaging equipment 100 to assist in diagnosis during treatment, medical radiologists usually need to operate the ultrasound imaging equipment 100 on-site. Based on the remote real-time audio and / or video interaction function of ultrasound imaging system 10, medical radiologists can remotely guide clinicians in diagnosis from a distance.

[0080] Remote real-time consultation: If a patient with complex symptoms or difficult symptoms is encountered, and the on-site medical imaging physician needs expert consultation, then based on the remote real-time audio and / or video interaction function of the ultrasound imaging system 10, many medical experts from all over the country and even the world can access the system simultaneously, see the on-site scene and real-time medical imaging data, communicate with each other, and conduct consultations.

[0081] Remote real-time quality control: During the scanning process by medical imaging physicians, the remote real-time audio and / or video interaction function of the ultrasound imaging system 10 can record the complete scanning process and medical imaging data audio and / or video on site for quality control.

[0082] Remote real-time teaching: Based on the remote real-time audio and / or video interactive function of the ultrasound imaging system 10, medical imaging experts can conduct remote real-time teaching during the use of the ultrasound imaging equipment 100, teach the skills of using the ultrasound imaging equipment 100 and diagnostic experience, and interact with students.

[0083] Remote real-time audio and / or video interaction functions are typically implemented by medical imaging remote real-time audio and / or video terminals built on PCs (personal computers) or tablets.

[0084] The main disadvantages of PC-based remote real-time audio and / or video terminal devices for medical imaging are as follows:

[0085] Low integration and many components: The device consists of separate modules such as a PC host, video capture card, camera, speaker, and microphone, including at least 5 separate modules, which are then connected to an ultrasound imaging device to form a system.

[0086] There are many interconnections between modules, making the connections complex: The PC host needs to be connected to other modules using cables. During remote video consultations, at least seven cables are required, including the PC's power cord, network cable, USB cable for the video capture card, video cable, USB cable for the camera, speaker cable, microphone cable, etc.

[0087] The equipment is large in size and occupies a large area: This equipment is usually used in ultrasound clinics, emergency rooms, bedside wards, ICUs, operating rooms and other scenarios. These places have a lot of medical equipment and medical staff, and the space is limited, making it difficult to accommodate so many modules and deploy this equipment.

[0088] High power consumption, requires AC power supply: This device is PC-based, has many modules, and consumes a lot of power, so it must be powered by AC.

[0089] High noise level: This device consumes a lot of power and requires a fan for cooling, resulting in significant noise.

[0090] Poor mobility: The device has many modules, complex wiring, requires AC power, occupies a large area, and has very poor mobility, making it difficult to apply to scenarios that require mobility, such as emergency rooms, bedside, operating rooms, and ICUs.

[0091] Lack of human-computer interaction and poor usability: In order to reduce the area and space occupied, the device is not equipped with a monitor, mouse and keyboard, so it is all blind operation during startup or operation. Doctors do not know the status of the device. Once the device malfunctions, it will freeze and can only be shut down and restarted; or a monitor, mouse and keyboard can be installed to check the status of the device and solve the problem.

[0092] Complex connections and poor usability: The device has many modules and connections, making deployment complex and prone to connection errors. It is also time-consuming and cannot meet the needs of hospitals and doctors.

[0093] Poor reliability: Because the device has many modules, many wires, and complex connections, its reliability is poor and it is prone to problems during use.

[0094] While tablet-based remote real-time audio and / or video terminal devices for medical imaging can partially improve upon the shortcomings of PC-based remote video consultation terminal devices, they still have the following drawbacks:

[0095] The system has low integration and many components: the device consists of a tablet computer, a video capture card, a camera and other modules, including at least three separate modules, which are then connected to the ultrasound equipment to form a system.

[0096] There are many interconnections between modules, making the connection complex: The tablet computer needs to be connected to other modules using cables. During remote video consultations, at least three cables are required, including the USB cable for the video capture card, the video cable, and the USB cable for the camera.

[0097] Large footprint: This equipment is typically used in ultrasound clinics, emergency rooms, bedside wards, ICUs, operating rooms, and other similar settings. These places have a lot of medical equipment and medical staff, and the limited space makes it difficult to accommodate so many modules.

[0098] Poor mobility: The device has many modules, complex wiring, requires AC power, occupies a large area, and has very poor mobility, making it difficult to use in scenarios that require mobility, such as emergency rooms, bedside, operating rooms, and ICUs.

[0099] High power consumption: This device is based on a tablet computer and has many modules, resulting in high power consumption.

[0100] Poor reliability: Because the device has many modules, many wires, and complex connections, its reliability is poor and it is prone to problems during use.

[0101] The ultrasound imaging system 10 of this application embodiment can solve at least one of the above-mentioned disadvantages. In particular, by improving the integration of the terminal device 200, it is more convenient for users to use.

[0102] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic block diagram of an ultrasound imaging system 10 provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0103] The ultrasound imaging system 10 includes an ultrasound imaging device 100 and a terminal device 200. The ultrasound imaging device 100 is used to acquire medical imaging data of a human or animal. The terminal device 200 is separate from the ultrasound imaging device 100 and can be connected to or disconnected from the ultrasound imaging device 100 via wired or wireless means.

[0104] The ultrasound imaging device 100 can obtain ultrasound echo signals by emitting ultrasound waves toward a target object, receiving ultrasound echoes returned by the target object, and generating medical imaging data, or ultrasound image data, based on the ultrasound echo signals.

[0105] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the ultrasound imaging device 100 includes a probe 110, a signal processing module 120, and a display 130. The probe 110 is used to emit ultrasound waves to the target tissue, the signal processing module 120 is used to receive the ultrasound echoes returned from the target tissue through the probe 110, generate medical image data based on the ultrasound echoes, and the display 130 is used to display the medical image data.

[0106] In some embodiments, the signal processing module 120 includes a processor, a transmitting circuit, a receiving circuit, a beamforming circuit, and a transmit / receive selection switch. The transmitting circuit can excite the probe 110 to emit ultrasonic waves toward the target tissue; the receiving circuit can receive the ultrasonic echoes returning from the target tissue through the probe 110, thereby obtaining ultrasonic echo signals / data; the ultrasonic echo signals / data are processed by the beamforming circuit and then sent to the processor. The processor can process the ultrasonic echo signals / data to obtain ultrasonic image data or other data of the target tissue. The ultrasonic images obtained by the processor can be stored in a memory; these ultrasonic image data can be displayed on the display 130. In other embodiments, the processor can perform beamforming processing on the ultrasonic echo signals / data, i.e., software beamforming, in which case the aforementioned beamforming circuit is not required.

[0107] It should be noted that the medical imaging data can be images processed by medical imaging equipment such as ultrasound imaging equipment 100, or raw data collected by medical imaging equipment such as ultrasound imaging equipment 100. The imaging process can be processed by terminal equipment 200, such as by processing unit 222 of terminal equipment 200.

[0108] The terminal device 200 is separate from and connected to the ultrasound imaging device 100, and can acquire medical image data from the ultrasound imaging device 100 through this connection. For example, the terminal device 200 and the ultrasound imaging device 100 can be connected and transmit ultrasound images via a cable 300, or they can transmit ultrasound images via a wireless communication connection.

[0109] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the terminal device 200 includes a housing 210, a circuit board 220, and a power supply unit 230.

[0110] The housing 210 has a receiving portion 201, in which the circuit board 220 is received and the power supply unit 230 is also received and used to supply power to the circuit board 220, for example, to supply power to the processing unit 222 on the circuit board 220.

[0111] The circuit board 220 is equipped with a medical image acquisition unit 221, a processing unit 222 and a network communication unit 225. The medical image acquisition unit 221 and the network communication unit 225 are both connected to the processing unit 222.

[0112] In some embodiments, the terminal device 200 may further include a scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223 and / or an audio and / or video output unit 224 disposed on or in a receiving portion 201 within the housing 210, the scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223 and / or audio and / or video output unit 224 being connected to the processing unit 222.

[0113] The network communication unit 225 can be a wireless network communication unit or a wired network communication unit. In this article, a wireless network communication unit will be used as an example for explanation.

[0114] For example, the processing unit 222, the medical image acquisition unit 221, the scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223, the audio and / or video output unit 224, and the wireless network communication unit 225 can be soldered or plugged onto the circuit board 220, or one or more of them or some of them can be connected to the circuit board 220 via a flexible printed circuit board (FPC). For example, the scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223 includes a microphone and a camera, one or both of which are connected to the circuit board 220 via a flexible printed circuit board.

[0115] For example, an opening is formed on the housing 210, and the scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223 and the audio and / or video output unit 224 can be disposed at the opening so that the scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223 can acquire audio and / or video in the scene, and so that the audio and / or video output unit 224 can output audio and / or video.

[0116] Optionally, the power supply unit 230 can be soldered or plugged into the circuit board 220, or one or more of them or part of them can be connected to the circuit board 220 via a flexible circuit board (FPC).

[0117] It should be noted that the ultrasound imaging system 10 of this application integrates the processing unit 222, the medical image acquisition unit 221, the scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223, the audio and / or video output unit 224, the wireless network communication unit 225, and the power supply unit 230 into the terminal device 200. This results in higher integration, greater user convenience, and easier portability. For example, the processing unit 222, the medical image acquisition unit 221, the scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223, the audio and / or video output unit 224, and the wireless network communication unit 225 can be integrated onto a single circuit board 220 using high-density circuitry.

[0118] For example, compared to existing remote diagnostic methods, the ultrasound imaging system 10 of this application embodiment does not require the user to connect independently set up a PC host, video capture card, camera, speaker, microphone, etc. through cable 300, which is simple to deploy and highly reliable; moreover, the terminal device 200 is small in size and light in weight, such as handheld, which is very convenient to move and easy for users to use. It occupies almost no space in the hospital examination room and is suitable for various scenarios such as ultrasound examination room, emergency room, bedside in ward, ICU, operating room, etc.

[0119] The medical image acquisition unit 221 is used to acquire medical image data from the ultrasound imaging device 100 and transmit it to the processing unit 222. Optionally, the medical image acquisition unit 221 can directly transmit the medical image data output by the ultrasound imaging device 100 to the processing unit 222, or it can process the medical image data by cropping, selecting, etc., before transmitting it to the processing unit 222. The scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223 is used to acquire scene audio and / or video and transmit the acquired scene audio and / or video to the processing unit 222. The processing unit 222 is used to process the medical image data and scene audio and / or video and send them to the server through the wireless network communication unit 225 so that the server can send them to the remote device. The processing unit 222 is also used to obtain the remote audio and / or video sent by the remote device through the wireless network communication unit 225. The audio and / or video output unit 224 is used to output at least one of the medical image data, scene audio and / or video, and remote audio and / or video. Therefore, the terminal device 200 can transmit local medical image data audio and / or video in real time to a remote doctor's device, i.e., a remote device, and support real-time audio and / or video communication between local and remote doctors, thereby enabling remote real-time guidance, diagnosis, consultation, quality control, teaching, etc.

[0120] For example, scene audio and / or video includes at least one of the following: images of patients, images of users, images of clinical operation scenes, images of documents or certificates, and of course, not limited to these.

[0121] For example, the processing unit 222 performs basic functions such as calculation, control, and storage, and can be called the core of the terminal device 200; it can also be responsible for connecting and controlling other units and processing data from each unit, such as processing data transmitted between medical imaging equipment, scene audio and / or video, remote audio and / or video, human-computer interaction data, etc.

[0122] Optionally, the processing unit 222 may store at least one of medical image data, scene audio and / or video, and remote audio and / or video. For example, the processing unit 222 may send at least one of the stored medical image data, scene audio and / or video, and remote audio and / or video to a server via the wireless network communication unit 225, so that the server can send it to a remote device, thereby enabling real-time audio and / or video transmission or non-real-time audio and / or video transmission.

[0123] For example, the wireless network communication unit 225 is used to connect to a wide area network (WAN) or a local area network (LAN) to enable communication between the terminal device 200 and the server and remote devices, and this communication can be achieved without the user connecting a network cable. For instance, the wireless network communication unit 225 includes a 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G wireless cellular network communication unit and / or a module for connecting to a local area network, such as a WiFi network.

[0124] For example, the scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223 and the audio and / or video output unit 224 implement the function of remote audio and / or video interaction. For instance, the scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223 includes a microphone and a camera, and the audio and / or video output unit 224 includes a speaker and a display. The processing unit 222 captures the image of the local user, clinical operation, or scene through the camera; receives the voice of the local user through the microphone; compresses and encodes the image captured by the camera and the voice received by the microphone into an audio and / or video stream, and pushes it to the service and remote device in real time through the wireless network communication unit 225; the processing unit 222 can also play local audio and / or video through the speaker and display of this device, for example, only playing the image captured by the camera on the display.

[0125] For example, the processing unit 222 acquires remote audio and / or video sent by the remote device through the wireless network communication unit 225. The remote audio and / or video may include, for example, the headshot of the remote expert, images of the remote expert's annotations, but is not limited to these. The processing unit 222 decodes the remote audio and / or video and plays the remote audio and / or video through the audio and / or video output unit 224.

[0126] In some implementations, the display also serves to provide a human-computer interaction interface (HCI) for local HCI input / output functions. For example, the display may be a touchscreen, or the processing unit 222 may detect user actions on the HCI device via input devices such as a keyboard or mouse, enabling HCI interaction. For instance, a doctor can directly control the terminal device 200 to view at least one of medical image data, scene audio and / or video, remote audio and / or video, and device status, greatly improving the device's usability and ease of use. The scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223 and the audio and / or video output unit 224 are also integrated into the terminal device 200, eliminating the need for user cable connections.

[0127] For example, the scene medical image acquisition unit 221 includes an audio and / or video transmission chip, realizing a miniaturized, low-power medical image acquisition unit 221 that does not require a separate acquisition card. The audio and / or video transmission chip is used to transmit the medical image data output by the ultrasound imaging device 100 to the processing unit 222 without loss. This allows the processing unit 222 to receive and acquire the raw, lossless audio and / or video from the ultrasound imaging device 100.

[0128] For example, the medical image acquisition unit 221 includes digital audio and / or video interface circuits and / or analog audio and / or video interface circuits. The digital audio and / or video interface circuits include, for example, at least one of the following: HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) circuit, DisplayPort (Display Communication Port) circuit, DVI (Digital Video Interface) circuit, SDI (Serial Digital Interface) circuit, Thunderbolt interface circuit, USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface circuit, and MIPI (Mobile Industry Processor Interface) circuit. Analog audio and / or video interface circuits include, for example, at least one of the following: VGA (Video Graphics Array) interface circuit, S-Video (Separate Video) interface circuit, and CVBS (Composite Video Broadcast Signal) interface circuit.

[0129] For example, the processing unit 222 is used to output lossless medical image data, i.e., medical image data output by the ultrasound imaging device 100, through the audio and / or video output unit 224, which has a high degree of realism.

[0130] For example, the processing unit 222 is used to compress and encode medical image data to obtain audio and / or video streams, which are then pushed to the service and remote devices in real time through the wireless network communication unit 225, thereby improving the real-time performance of medical image data transmission.

[0131] In some implementations, such as Figure 2 As shown, the power supply unit 230 includes a battery 231, a charge / discharge management circuit 232, and a power supply circuit 233. The power supply circuit 233 is used to supply the electrical energy in the battery 231 to the circuit board 220. By incorporating a large-capacity battery 231 into the terminal device 200, it can operate for a long time without the need for an external power cord, making it more convenient to use.

[0132] For example, the charge / discharge management circuit 232 is used to charge the battery 231 with electrical energy obtained from the ultrasound imaging device 100, which may not require a separate power cord. However, this is not a limitation; for example, the power supply unit 230 may obtain power from AC mains or from other devices besides the ultrasound imaging device 100. It is understood that the power supply unit 230 may obtain power from AC mains or from other devices besides the ultrasound imaging device 100 through a separate power port.

[0133] In some embodiments, the power supply unit 230 may not include the battery 231. For example, the power supply unit 230 may draw power from the ultrasound imaging device 100 via the power terminal 242. For instance, the power supply unit 230 may include a voltage conversion circuit and / or a voltage regulator circuit. However, this is not a limitation; for example, the power supply unit 230 may draw power from AC mains or from other devices besides the ultrasound imaging device 100, such as an external power source. It is understood that the power supply unit 230 may draw power from AC mains or from other devices besides the ultrasound imaging device 100 via a separate power port.

[0134] Please see Figure 2 In some embodiments, the circuit board 220 is equipped with a connector 240 for connecting to the ultrasound imaging device 100 via a single cable 300. Therefore, when using the terminal device 200, it is only necessary to connect the terminal device 200 and the ultrasound imaging device 100 via a single cable, making it simpler to use and more reliable. Here, "single" cable refers to a cable that is physically a single unit, which may include one or more transmission lines for transmitting signals, power, or other data.

[0135] For example, connector 240 includes audio and / or video terminals 241 and power terminals 242. Medical image acquisition unit 221 is connected to audio and / or video terminals 241. For instance, the audio and / or video terminals 241 of terminal device 200 are connected to the medical image data output terminals of ultrasound imaging device 100. For example, the digital audio and / or video interface circuit and / or analog audio and / or video interface circuit in medical image acquisition unit 221 are connected to audio and / or video terminals 241 so that medical image acquisition unit 221 can acquire medical image data output by ultrasound imaging device 100 through audio and / or video terminals 241. Power unit 230 is connected to power terminals 242. For example, the power terminals 242 of terminal device 200 are connected to the power output terminals of ultrasound imaging device 100 so that power unit 230 can obtain power from ultrasound imaging device 100 through power terminals 242.

[0136] For example, such as Figure 2As shown, the charge / discharge management circuit 232 in the power supply unit 230 is connected to the power terminal 242 of the connector 240 to obtain electrical energy from the ultrasound imaging device 100 through the power terminal 242 and to charge the battery 231 with the obtained electrical energy.

[0137] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 3 The circuit board 220 is also equipped with a medical imaging communication unit 226, which is connected to the processing unit 222. The medical imaging communication unit 226 is used to transmit control commands and / or target data between the processing unit 222 and the ultrasound imaging device 100.

[0138] For example, the processing unit 222 can generate control commands for the ultrasound imaging device 100 based on the user's operation on the touch screen or on the human-computer interaction interface via mouse and / or keyboard, and send the generated control commands to the ultrasound imaging device 100 via the medical imaging communication unit 226 so that the ultrasound imaging device 100 can adjust its working state according to the control commands. For example, it can adjust the imaging mode (such as continuous Doppler mode, pulsed Doppler mode), imaging parameters (such as Doppler frequency), etc. of the ultrasound imaging device 100, and of course, it is not limited to these.

[0139] For example, the processing unit 222 can determine the target data, such as the upgrade program installation package of the ultrasound imaging device 100, based on the user's operation on the touch screen or the operation on the human-computer interaction interface via mouse and / or keyboard, and send it to the ultrasound imaging device 100 through the medical imaging communication unit 226 so that the ultrasound imaging device 100 can perform preset tasks based on the target data, such as performing a program upgrade, but it is not limited to this.

[0140] For example, the processing unit 222 can obtain the working log, fault description information, etc. of the ultrasound imaging device 100 from the ultrasound imaging device 100 through the medical image communication unit 226, but it is not limited to this. For example, the processing unit 222 can obtain the working status of the ultrasound imaging device 100 from the ultrasound imaging device 100 through the medical image communication unit 226, and switch to output at least one of medical image data, scene audio and / or video, and remote audio and / or video according to the working status of the ultrasound imaging device 100.

[0141] For example, such as Figure 3As shown, the connector 240 mounted on the circuit board 220 includes an audio and / or video terminal 241, a communication terminal 243, and a power terminal 242. The medical image acquisition unit 221 is connected to the audio and / or video terminal 241 to acquire medical image data output by the ultrasound imaging device 100 via the audio and / or video terminal 241. The medical image communication unit 226 is connected to the communication terminal 243 to transmit control commands and / or target data between the medical image acquisition unit 226 and the ultrasound imaging device 100 via the communication terminal 243. The power unit 230 is connected to the power terminal 242 to obtain power from the ultrasound imaging device 100 via the power terminal 242.

[0142] Understandably, the terminal device 200 uses a high-density connector 240, such as a Type-C connector, to define audio and / or video signals, general data signals (control commands and / or target data), and power on a single connector. Only one cable 300 is needed to connect the terminal device 200 and the ultrasound imaging device 100, enabling audio and / or video data and general data transmission functions. Furthermore, the interface and cable 300 also provide power supply and / or charging functions.

[0143] For example, the medical imaging communication unit 226 includes a USB circuit and / or a serial port circuit, which is connected to the communication terminal 243 to connect to common data interfaces such as USB and serial ports commonly used in medical imaging equipment.

[0144] In some embodiments, the circuit board 220 is also equipped with a wireless data transmission unit (not shown), which is connected to the medical image acquisition unit 221 and the medical image communication unit 226. For example, the wireless data transmission unit includes at least one of the following: a WiFi transmission unit, a wireless HDMI transmission unit, a wireless USB transmission unit, a Bluetooth transmission unit, and is not limited to these. Specifically, the medical image acquisition unit 221 is used to acquire medical image data output by the ultrasound imaging device 100 through the wireless data transmission unit, and the medical image communication unit 226 is used to transmit control commands and / or target data between the medical image acquisition unit and the ultrasound imaging device 100 through the wireless data transmission unit.

[0145] For example, when the medical image acquisition unit 221 acquires medical image data output by the ultrasound imaging device 100 through the wireless data transmission unit, and the medical image communication unit 226 transmits control commands and / or target data with the ultrasound imaging device 100 through the wireless data transmission unit, the terminal device 200 and the ultrasound imaging device 100 can be connected without the cable 300; optionally, the circuit board 220 may not be equipped with the connector 240, or the connector 240 may only be used for transmitting power.

[0146] In some implementations, such as Figure 4 As shown, the ultrasound imaging system 10 also includes a support 400, on which a first rotatable mechanism 410 is provided. The terminal device 200 is mounted on the first rotatable mechanism 410. The first rotatable mechanism 410 is used to adjust the posture of the terminal device 200 to change the shooting direction of the camera in the scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223.

[0147] In other implementations, such as Figure 5 As shown, the terminal device 200 also includes a second rotatable mechanism 420, which is connected to the housing 210. The camera in the scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223 is mounted on the second rotatable mechanism 420. The second rotatable mechanism 420 is used to rotate the camera relative to the housing 210 to adjust the camera's shooting direction.

[0148] Optionally, the first rotatable mechanism 410 and the second rotatable mechanism 420 can adjust the camera's shooting direction under external force, such as force applied by the user, or they can automatically adjust the camera's shooting direction according to control commands. For example, the first rotatable mechanism 410 and the second rotatable mechanism 420 include a pan-tilt unit, but are not limited to this. By setting up rotatable mechanisms, it is convenient to adjust the camera's shooting direction, for example, it can not only photograph users but also scan documents and certificates, improving the system's usability and ease of use.

[0149] In some implementations, units such as processing unit 222, medical image acquisition unit 221, scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223, audio and / or video output unit 224, and wireless network communication unit 225 may use advanced integrated circuit chips to reduce power consumption, thereby enabling battery 231 power supply and eliminating the need for an external power source during operation.

[0150] Optionally, the processing unit 222, the medical image acquisition unit 221, the scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223, the audio and / or video output unit 224, and the wireless network communication unit 225 can use advanced, low-power components to implement low-power circuits. They can also implement dynamic low-power management strategies for application scenarios and functional modules to adapt to battery 231 power supply.

[0151] For example, the terminal device 200 has very low power consumption, generates little heat, does not require a fan for cooling, and operates without noise.

[0152] The ultrasound imaging system 10 provided in this application includes an ultrasound imaging device 100 for acquiring and displaying medical image data, and a terminal device 200 connected to the ultrasound imaging device 100. The terminal device 200 includes a housing 210, a circuit board 220, and a power supply unit 230. The circuit board 220 and the power supply unit 230 are housed in a receiving portion 201 formed in the housing 210. The power supply unit 230 is used to supply power to the circuit board 220. The circuit board 220 is equipped with a medical image acquisition unit 221, a processing unit 222, and a network communication unit 225. The medical image acquisition unit 221 is used to acquire medical image data from the ultrasound imaging device 100 and transmit it to the processing unit 222. The processing unit 222 is used to process the medical image data and send it to a server through the network communication unit 225 so that the server can send it to a remote device. The processing unit 222 is also used to acquire remote audio and / or video sent by the remote device through the wireless network communication unit 225. The processing unit 222, the medical image acquisition unit 221, the network communication unit 225, and the power supply unit 230 are integrated into a terminal device 200 that is separate from and can be easily connected to or disconnected from the ultrasound imaging device. This device has a higher degree of integration, simpler connection, higher reliability, is convenient for users, and is easy to move.

[0153] In some embodiments, the circuit board further integrates a scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223 and / or an audio and / or video output unit 224, enabling the terminal device to acquire scene audio and / or video and send it to a remote terminal, and to display scene audio and / or video or the audio and / or video of the remote terminal to the user, further improving integration and making it more convenient for users to use.

[0154] In some implementations, when the ultrasound imaging device 100 is not connected to the network, the terminal device 200 can help the ultrasound imaging device 100 realize remote real-time audio and / or video interaction functions and ensure the information security of the ultrasound imaging device 100.

[0155] Please refer to the foregoing embodiments. Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a schematic block diagram of a terminal device 200 provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0156] like Figure 6 As shown, the terminal device 200 includes:

[0157] The housing 210 has a receiving portion 201.

[0158] Circuit board 220 is housed in receiving part 201. Circuit board 220 is equipped with medical image acquisition unit 221, processing unit 222, scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223, audio and / or video output unit 224 and wireless network communication unit 225. Medical image acquisition unit 221, scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223, audio and / or video output unit 224 and wireless network communication unit 225 are all connected to processing unit 222.

[0159] Power supply unit 230, which is housed in receiving portion 201, is used to supply power to circuit board 220;

[0160] The medical image acquisition unit 221 is used to acquire medical image data from the ultrasound imaging device 100 and transmit it to the processing unit 222; the scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223 is used to acquire scene audio and / or video and transmit the acquired scene audio and / or video to the processing unit 222; the processing unit 222 is used to process the medical image data and scene audio and / or video and send them to the server through the wireless network communication unit 225 so that the server can send them to the remote device; the processing unit 222 is also used to obtain the remote audio and / or video sent by the remote device through the wireless network communication unit 225; the audio and / or video output unit 224 is used to output at least one of the medical image data, scene audio and / or video, and remote audio and / or video.

[0161] The specific principles and implementation methods of the terminal devices provided in this application are similar to those of the ultrasound imaging system in the aforementioned embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0162] It should be noted that the terminal device 200 in this embodiment is not limited to the application of the ultrasound imaging device 100. For example, it can also be used to connect to medical imaging devices such as X-ray imaging devices, digital radiography (DR) devices, computed tomography (CT) devices, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) devices.

[0163] Please refer to the foregoing embodiments. Figure 7 , Figure 7 The diagram shown is a schematic block diagram of the medical imaging system 20 provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0164] The medical imaging system 20 includes a medical imaging device 500 and a terminal device 200, wherein the medical imaging device 500 is used to acquire medical images of a human or animal body.

[0165] For example, medical imaging equipment 500 includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: ultrasound imaging equipment, X-ray imaging equipment, digital radiography (DR) equipment, computed tomography (CT) equipment, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment.

[0166] Specifically, such as Figure 7 As shown, the medical imaging device 500 includes a signal acquisition component 510, a signal processing component 520, and a display 530. The signal acquisition component 510 is used to acquire electrical signals, the signal processing component 520 is used to generate medical imaging data based on the electrical signals acquired by the signal acquisition component 510, and the display 530 is used to display the medical imaging data.

[0167] For example, when the medical imaging device 500 is the aforementioned ultrasound imaging device 100, the signal acquisition component 510 is used to receive the ultrasound echo returned from the target tissue through the probe 110, thereby obtaining the ultrasound echo signal / data, and the signal processing component 520 is used to process the ultrasound echo signal / data to obtain the ultrasound image data of the target tissue.

[0168] The terminal device 200 includes a housing 210, a circuit board 220, and a power supply unit 230.

[0169] The housing 210 has a receiving portion 201, in which the circuit board 220 is received and the power supply unit 230 is also received and used to supply power to the circuit board 220, for example, to supply power to the processing unit 222 on the circuit board 220.

[0170] The circuit board 220 is equipped with a medical image acquisition unit 221, a processing unit 222, and a network communication unit 225. In some embodiments, it may also be equipped with a scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223 and / or an audio and / or video output unit 224. The medical image acquisition unit 221, the scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223, the audio and / or video output unit 224, and the network communication unit 225 are all connected to the processing unit 222.

[0171] Terminal device 200 is connected to medical imaging data device 500. Medical imaging acquisition unit 221 acquires medical imaging data from medical imaging data device 500 and transmits it to processing unit 222. Scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223 acquires scene audio and / or video and transmits the acquired scene audio and / or video to processing unit 222. Processing unit 222 processes the medical imaging data and scene audio and / or video and sends it to server via network communication unit 225, so that server sends it to remote device. Processing unit 222 is also used to acquire remote audio and / or video sent by remote device via network communication unit 225. Audio and / or video output unit 224 outputs at least one of medical imaging data, scene audio and / or video, and remote audio and / or video. The processing unit 222, medical image acquisition unit 221, scene audio and / or video acquisition unit 223, audio and / or video output unit 224, network communication unit 225, and power supply unit 230 are integrated into the terminal device 200, which has a higher degree of integration, simpler connection, higher reliability, is convenient for users, and is easy to move.

[0172] The specific principles and implementation methods of the medical imaging system provided in this application embodiment are similar to those of the ultrasound imaging system in the aforementioned embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0173] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the application.

[0174] It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used in this application and the appended claims means any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0175] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A terminal device, characterized by comprising: The terminal device is separated from the ultrasonic imaging device and can be connected or disconnected with the ultrasonic imaging device, wherein the ultrasonic imaging device comprises a probe, a signal processing module and a display, the probe is used for emitting ultrasonic waves to target tissue, the signal processing module is used for receiving ultrasonic echoes returned from the target tissue through the probe, generating medical image data according to the ultrasonic echoes, and the display is used for displaying the medical image data; The terminal device comprises: A housing, which is formed with a receiving portion; A circuit board, which is received in the receiving portion, and on which a medical image acquisition unit, a processing unit and a wireless network communication unit are mounted, the medical image acquisition unit and the wireless network communication unit are connected with the processing unit; A power supply unit, which is received in the receiving portion, and is used for supplying power to the circuit board; The medical image acquisition unit is used for acquiring medical image data of the ultrasonic imaging device and transmitting the medical image data to the processing unit; the processing unit is used for processing the medical image data and sending the medical image data to a server through the wireless network communication unit, so that the server sends the medical image data to a remote device, and the processing unit is also used for acquiring remote audio and / or video sent by the remote device through the wireless network communication unit.

2. The terminal device according to claim 1, characterized by The circuit board is mounted with a connecting piece, the connecting piece is used for connecting with the ultrasonic imaging device through a cable, and the connecting piece comprises an audio and / or video terminal and a power supply terminal; The medical image acquisition unit is connected with the audio and / or video terminal, so as to acquire the medical image data output by the ultrasonic imaging device through the audio and / or video terminal; the power supply unit is connected with the power supply terminal, so as to acquire electric energy from the ultrasonic imaging device through the power supply terminal.

3. The terminal device according to claim 1, characterized by The circuit board is also mounted with a medical image communication unit, and the medical image communication unit is connected with the processing unit; The medical image communication unit is used for transmitting control instructions and / or target data between the processing unit and the ultrasonic imaging device.

4. The terminal device according to claim 3, characterized by The circuit board is mounted with a connecting piece, the connecting piece is used for connecting with the ultrasonic imaging device through a cable, and the connecting piece comprises an audio and / or video terminal, a communication terminal and a power supply terminal; The medical image acquisition unit is connected with the audio and / or video terminal, so as to acquire the medical image data output by the ultrasonic imaging device through the audio and / or video terminal; the medical image communication unit is connected with the communication terminal, so as to transmit control instructions and / or target data between the medical image communication unit and the ultrasonic imaging device through the communication terminal; the power supply unit is connected with the power supply terminal, so as to acquire electric energy from the ultrasonic imaging device through the power supply terminal.

5. The terminal device according to claim 2 or 4, characterized by The power supply unit comprises a battery, a charge and discharge management circuit and a power supply circuit, and the power supply circuit is used for supplying electric energy in the battery to the circuit board; The charge and discharge management circuit is connected with the power supply terminal of the connecting piece, so as to acquire electric energy from the ultrasonic imaging device through the power supply terminal, and charge the acquired electric energy to the battery.

6. The terminal device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized by, The medical image acquisition unit comprises an audio and / or video transmission chip, which is configured to transmit the medical image data output by the ultrasonic imaging device to the processing unit.

7. The terminal device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized by, The scene audio and / or video acquisition unit is arranged on or in the shell and configured to acquire scene audio and / or video and transmit the acquired scene audio and / or video to the processing unit; the processing unit is further configured to transmit the processed scene audio and / or video to the server via the wireless network communication unit, so that the server transmits the scene audio and / or video to the remote device.

8. The terminal device according to claim 7, characterized by The scene audio and / or video acquisition unit comprises a camera. The ultrasonic imaging system further comprises a support, and the first rotatable mechanism is arranged on the support, the terminal device is arranged on the first rotatable mechanism, and the first rotatable mechanism is configured to adjust the posture of the terminal device to change the shooting direction of the camera.

9. The terminal device according to claim 7, characterized by The scene audio and / or video acquisition unit comprises a camera. The terminal device further comprises a second rotatable mechanism, the second rotatable mechanism is connected with the shell, and the camera is arranged on the second rotatable mechanism, the second rotatable mechanism is configured to rotate the camera relative to the shell to adjust the shooting direction of the camera.

10. The terminal device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized by, The medical image acquisition unit comprises a digital audio and / or video interface circuit and / or an analog audio and / or video interface circuit, and the digital audio and / or video interface circuit and / or the analog audio and / or video interface circuit is connected with the audio and / or video terminal; The medical image communication unit comprises a USB circuit and / or a serial port circuit, and the USB circuit and / or the serial port circuit is connected with the communication terminal.

11. The terminal device according to claim 3, characterized by The circuit board further carries a wireless data transmission unit, and the wireless data transmission unit is connected with the medical image acquisition unit and the medical image communication unit; The medical image acquisition unit is configured to acquire the medical image data output by the ultrasonic imaging device via the wireless data transmission unit, and the medical image communication unit is configured to transmit the control instruction and / or the target data between the ultrasonic imaging device via the wireless data transmission unit.

12. The terminal device of any one of claims 1-4, wherein: The terminal device further comprises an audio and / or video output unit, which is arranged on or in the shell and configured to output at least one of the medical image data, the remote audio and / or video.

13. The terminal device of claim 7, wherein, The terminal device further comprises an audio and / or video output unit, which is arranged on or in the shell and configured to output at least one of the medical image data, the scene audio and / or video, and the remote audio and / or video.

14. An ultrasound imaging system, characterized by The terminal device further comprises an audio and / or video output unit, which is arranged on or in the shell and configured to output at least one of the medical image data, the scene audio and / or video, and the remote audio and / or video. An ultrasonic imaging device, comprising a probe for emitting ultrasonic waves to target tissue, a signal processing module for receiving ultrasonic echoes returned from the target tissue through the probe, generating medical image data according to the ultrasonic echoes, and a display for displaying the medical image data; and a terminal device, which is separate from the ultrasonic imaging device and can be connected or disconnected with the ultrasonic imaging device, comprising: a housing formed with a receiving portion; a circuit board received in the receiving portion, on which a medical image acquisition unit, a processing unit and a wireless network communication unit are mounted, the medical image acquisition unit and the wireless network communication unit being connected with the processing unit; a power supply unit received in the receiving portion for supplying power to the circuit board; wherein the medical image acquisition unit is configured to acquire medical image data of the ultrasonic imaging device and transmit the medical image data to the processing unit; the processing unit is configured to process the medical image data and send the processed medical image data to a server through the wireless network communication unit, so that the server sends the processed medical image data to a remote device, and the processing unit is further configured to acquire remote audio and / or video sent by the remote device through the wireless network communication unit. The circuit board is mounted with a connector for connecting with the ultrasonic imaging device through a cable, and the connector comprises an audio and / or video terminal and a power supply terminal; 15. The ultrasound imaging system of claim 14, wherein, the medical image acquisition unit is connected with the audio and / or video terminal to acquire medical image data output by the ultrasonic imaging device through the audio and / or video terminal; and the power supply unit is connected with the power supply terminal to acquire power from the ultrasonic imaging device through the power supply terminal. The circuit board is further mounted with a medical image communication unit connected with the processing unit; 16. The ultrasound imaging system of claim 14, wherein, the medical image communication unit is configured to transmit control instructions and / or target data between the processing unit and the ultrasonic imaging device. The circuit board is mounted with a connector for connecting with the ultrasonic imaging device through a cable, and the connector comprises an audio and / or video terminal, a communication terminal and a power supply terminal; 17. The ultrasound imaging system of claim 16, wherein, the medical image acquisition unit is connected with the audio and / or video terminal to acquire medical image data output by the ultrasonic imaging device through the audio and / or video terminal; the medical image communication unit is connected with the communication terminal to transmit control instructions and / or target data between the processing unit and the ultrasonic imaging device through the communication terminal; and the power supply unit is connected with the power supply terminal to acquire power from the ultrasonic imaging device through the power supply terminal. The power supply unit comprises a battery, a charge and discharge management circuit and a power supply circuit, the power supply circuit being configured to supply power in the battery to the circuit board; 18. The ultrasound imaging system of claim 15 or 17, wherein, ​ The charge-discharge management circuit is connected with the power terminal of the connecting piece to obtain electric energy from the ultrasonic imaging device through the power terminal and charge the obtained electric energy to the battery.

19. The ultrasound imaging system of any of claims 14-17, wherein, The medical image acquisition unit comprises an audio and / or video transmission chip, which is used to transmit the medical image data output by the ultrasonic imaging device to the processing unit.

20. The ultrasound imaging system of any of claims 14-17, wherein, The terminal device further comprises a scene audio and / or video acquisition unit arranged on or in the shell, which is used to acquire scene audio and / or video and transmit the acquired scene audio and / or video to the processing unit; the processing unit is further used to send the processed scene audio and / or video to a server through the wireless network communication unit, so that the server sends the scene audio and / or video to a remote device.

21. The ultrasound imaging system of claim 20, wherein, The scene audio and / or video acquisition unit comprises a camera; The ultrasonic imaging system further comprises a support, and the first rotatable mechanism is arranged on the support, the terminal device is arranged on the first rotatable mechanism, and the first rotatable mechanism is used to adjust the posture of the terminal device to change the shooting direction of the camera.

22. The ultrasound imaging system of claim 20, wherein, The scene audio and / or video acquisition unit comprises a camera; The terminal device further comprises a second rotatable mechanism, the second rotatable mechanism is connected with the shell, and the camera is arranged on the second rotatable mechanism, the second rotatable mechanism is used to rotate the camera relative to the shell to adjust the shooting direction of the camera.

23. The ultrasound imaging system of claim 17, wherein, The medical image acquisition unit comprises a digital audio and / or video interface circuit and / or an analog audio and / or video interface circuit, the digital audio and / or video interface circuit and / or the analog audio and / or video interface circuit is connected with the audio and / or video terminal; The medical image communication unit comprises a USB circuit and / or a serial port circuit, the USB circuit and / or the serial port circuit is connected with the communication terminal.

24. The ultrasound imaging system of claim 16, wherein, The circuit board further carries a wireless data transmission unit, the wireless data transmission unit is connected with the medical image acquisition unit and the medical image communication unit; The medical image acquisition unit is used to acquire the medical image data output by the ultrasonic imaging device through the wireless data transmission unit, and the medical image communication unit is used to transmit control instructions and / or target data between the ultrasonic imaging device through the wireless data transmission unit.

25. The ultrasound imaging system of any of claims 14-17, wherein, The terminal device further comprises an audio and / or video output unit arranged on or in the shell, which is used to output at least one of medical image data, remote audio and / or video.

26. The ultrasound imaging system of claim 20, wherein, The terminal device further comprises an audio and / or video output unit arranged on or in the shell, which is used to output at least one of the medical image data, the scene audio and / or video and the remote audio and / or video.

27. A terminal device, comprising: The terminal device is separated from the ultrasonic imaging device and can be connected or disconnected with the ultrasonic imaging device, wherein the ultrasonic imaging device comprises a probe, a signal processing module and a display, the probe is used for emitting ultrasonic waves to target tissue, the signal processing module is used for receiving ultrasonic echoes returned from the target tissue through the probe, generating medical image data according to the ultrasonic echoes, and the display is used for displaying the medical image data; The terminal device comprises: a housing, the housing is formed with a receiving portion; a circuit board, the circuit board is accommodated in the receiving portion, and a medical image acquisition unit, a processing unit and a network communication unit are mounted on the circuit board, and the medical image acquisition unit and the network communication unit are connected with the processing unit; a power supply unit, the power supply unit is accommodated in the receiving portion and used for supplying power to the circuit board; wherein the medical image acquisition unit is used for acquiring medical image data of the ultrasonic imaging device and transmitting the medical image data to the processing unit; the processing unit is used for processing the medical image data and sending the medical image data to a server through the network communication unit, so that the server sends the medical image data to a remote device, and the processing unit is also used for acquiring remote audio and / or video sent by the remote device through the network communication unit.

28. An ultrasound imaging system, characterized by comprise: an ultrasonic imaging device, the ultrasonic imaging device comprises a probe, a signal processing module and a display, the probe is used for emitting ultrasonic waves to target tissue, the signal processing module is used for receiving ultrasonic echoes returned from the target tissue through the probe, generating medical image data according to the ultrasonic echoes, and the display is used for displaying the medical image data; and a terminal device, the terminal device is separated from the ultrasonic imaging device and can be connected or disconnected with the ultrasonic imaging device, the terminal device comprises: a housing, the housing is formed with a receiving portion; a circuit board, the circuit board is accommodated in the receiving portion, and a medical image acquisition unit, a processing unit and a network communication unit are mounted on the circuit board, and the medical image acquisition unit and the network communication unit are connected with the processing unit; a power supply unit, the power supply unit is accommodated in the receiving portion and used for supplying power to the circuit board; wherein the medical image acquisition unit is used for acquiring medical image data of the ultrasonic imaging device and transmitting the medical image data to the processing unit; the processing unit is used for processing the medical image data and sending the medical image data to a server through the network communication unit, so that the server sends the medical image data to a remote device, and the processing unit is also used for acquiring remote audio and / or video sent by the remote device through the network communication unit.

29. A medical imaging system, characterized by comprise: a medical image device, the medical image device comprises a signal acquisition assembly, a signal processing assembly and a display, the signal acquisition assembly is used for acquiring an electrical signal, the signal processing assembly is used for generating medical image data according to the electrical signal, and the display is used for displaying the medical image data; and a terminal device, the terminal device is separated from the medical image device and can be connected or disconnected with the medical image device, the terminal device comprises: A shell is formed with a containing part; A circuit board is contained in the containing part, and the circuit board is loaded with a medical image acquisition unit, a processing unit and a network communication unit, wherein the medical image acquisition unit and the network communication unit are connected with the processing unit; A power supply unit is contained in the containing part, and is used for supplying power to the circuit board; The medical image acquisition unit is used for acquiring medical image data of the medical image device and transmitting the medical image data to the processing unit; the processing unit is used for processing the medical image data and sending the medical image data to a server through the network communication unit, so that the server sends the medical image data to a remote device; and the processing unit is also used for acquiring remote audio and / or video sent by the remote device through the network communication unit.

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