198 results about "Portable ultrasound" patented technology

A portable ultrasound unit and docking cart for the unit are provided. When the portable unit is mounted to the docking cart, the docking cart transforms the portable unit into a cart-based system with enhanced features and functionality such as improved ergonomics, ease of use, a larger display format, external communications connectivity, multiple transducer connections, and increased data processing capabilities. A clinician display and patient display may be provided on the cart. Communications circuitry in the docking cart may be used to support communications between the docking cart's processor and external networks and devices. The docking cart may receive physiological signals such as cardiac signals and may use this information to synchronize ultrasound imaging operations with a patient's physiological condition. Adjustable user interface controls, data handling features, security features, power control functions, and thermal management capabilities may be provided in the docking cart.

The present invention relates to a portable ultrasound system that can be used for a wide range of ultrasound applications. The portable ultrasound system includes an energy generating module operative to generate a driving signal that can be transformed into ultrasonic energy, where the energy generating module includes a power source, an oscillator, and a driver component. The portable ultrasound system also includes an ultrasound transducer having a piezoelectric component and a lens component. The ultrasound transducer is operative to receive the driving signal from the energy generating module, to transform the driving signal into ultrasonic energy, and to control the direction of the ultrasonic energy emitted from the ultrasound transducer. Also disclosed are devices containing the portable therapeutic ultrasound system of the present invention, as well as methods of using the system.

A portable ultrasound imaging system includes a scan head coupled by a cable to a portable battery-powered data processor and display unit. The scan head enclosure houses an array of ultrasonic transducers and the circuitry associated therewith, including pulse synchronizer circuitry used in the transmit mode for transmission of ultrasonic pulses and beam forming circuitry used in the receive mode to dynamically focus reflected ultrasonic signals returning from the region of interest being imaged.

The invention discloses a device for installing externally-clamping probes of a portable ultrasonic flow meter. The device comprises a pair of externally-clamping probes which are arranged on a pair of probe fixtures, wherein each probe fixture is arranged on the outer wall of a pipeline to be detected through a fixture fixing device; the middle shaft surface of each probe fixture and the axis ofthe pipeline to be detected are adjusted to be on the same plane by an adjusting device; each probe fixture comprises a support frame, a probe guide frame and a probe pressing device; the support frame and the middle shaft surface in the probe guide frame are overlapped and fastened together; an inner side gap between two sides of the probe guide frame is the same as the width of the probe, so that the middle shaft surface of the probe is automatically overlapped with the middle shaft surface of the probe guide frame, namely is overlapped with the middle shaft surface of the probe fixture, after the probe is guided into the probe guide frame; and the probe pressing device presses the probe to make the probe tightly attached to the outer wall of the pipeline to be detected. By the installation device, the probes can be accurately and conveniently positioned; and the device is easy and convenient to carry and install.

A portable ultrasound imaging system includes a scan head coupled by a cable to a portable battery-powered data processor and display unit. The scan head enclosure houses an array of ultrasonic transducers and the circuitry associated therewith, including pulse synchronizer circuitry used in the transmit mode for transmission of ultrasonic pulses and beam forming circuitry used in the receive mode to dynamically focus reflected ultrasonic signals returning from the region of interest being imaged.