Ultrasonic Detector With Integrated Print Head For One-Handed Operation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current ultrasonic detection devices require both hands for operation, making it difficult to perform additional tasks like infusion or carotid puncture during detection due to the need to view the screen and the detection area simultaneously, leading to a low success rate.

Innovation Solution

An ultrasonic detection system with a print head at the detection surface that allows for marking a detected object, including a processor and pressure sensor to accurately print marks based on operator input and pressure values, enabling one-handed operation by displaying the mark on the object for precise positioning.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Length of moving object

If a hand-held ultrasonic detection device is used, then portability is improved, but both hands are required for operation making additional tasks difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice sizeVSAvoidoperation convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of moving objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the detection function and display function into a single integrated device. The display module is integrated into the handheld detection device, allowing real-time viewing of detection images without needing a separate processing end, thus enabling one-handed operation while maintaining portability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The device integrates multiple functions including ultrasonic detection, real-time image display, and mark printing capabilities into a single handheld unit, allowing the operator to perform detection and additional tasks simultaneously with one hand

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Device complexity

If the processing end and display end are separated, then device structure is simplified, but one hand must hold each end requiring both hands

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructure complexityVSAvoidhand operation
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the detection end and display end into a single integrated handheld device. The display module directly integrates the display screen into the detection device body, eliminating the need for separate processing and display ends, thus enabling one-handed operation while maintaining structural clarity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Measurement precision

If real-time display is provided, then detection accuracy is improved, but operator cannot perform additional operations due to both hands being occupied

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection accuracyVSAvoidoperation versatility
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines real-time display capability with handheld detection in a single integrated device, allowing the operator to view detection images and perform additional operations simultaneously with one hand, thus maintaining both detection accuracy and operational versatility

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Facilitates additional operations during ultrasonic detection by providing an accurate mark on the object, increasing the success rate and user experience by allowing operators to determine the operating position accurately without relying solely on the displayed image.

Implementation Method 1

acquiring a reflected ultrasonic signal transmitted by an ultrasonic detector

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectUltrasonic reflection: Reflection

Implementation Method 2

a pressure sensor disposed at the detection surface of the ultrasonic detector. The pressure sensor is configured to acquire a value of a pressure between the detection surface and the detected object... control the ink in the ink chamber to be ejected from the nozzle in accordance with the pressure value

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPressure-controlled dispensing:

Data Source

PatentUS11241891B2Ultrasonic detection method, ultrasonic detection system, and related apparatus
Publication Date: 2022.02.08 CLOUDMINDS SHENZHEN HLDG CO LTD
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AI summary

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the technical field of ultrasonic detection, and disclose an ultrasonic detection method, an ultrasonic detection system, and a related apparatus. The ultrasonic detection method includes: acquiring a reflected ultrasonic signal transmitted by an ultrasonic detector; generating an ultrasonic image in accordance with the reflected ultrasonic signal and displaying the ultrasonic image; acquiring information of a mark input by an operator based on the ultrasonic image; determining print information in accordance with the information of the mark; and transmitting the print information to the ultrasonic detector, causing the ultrasonic detector to add the mark on a surface of detected object in accordance with the print information. In the present disclosure, a target position of the detected object may be marked in the ultrasonic detection process.