Ultrasonic scanning system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current ultrasonic scanning systems require an additional time-consuming and cumbersome process to detect physiological signals, as medical personnel need to connect an extra signal transmitting cable with electrodes to the device for detecting electrocardiogram, electromyography, or body fat signals, which complicates the procedure.
Innovation Solution
Integrating at least two electrodes onto the ultrasonic probe, which is electrically connected to a host device, allowing simultaneous ultrasonic scanning and physiological signal detection without the need for an additional cable, enabling direct transmission of both scanning and physiological signals through a single cable connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an additional signal transmitting cable with electrodes is connected to detect physiological signals, then physiological signal detection capability is improved, but device complexity and operation time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the ultrasonic probe and electrodes into a single integrated device. The probe body houses both the ultrasonic transducer and multiple electrodes, allowing simultaneous ultrasonic imaging and physiological signal detection without requiring separate cables or devices. This merging eliminates the need for additional signal transmitting cables while maintaining full detection capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The ultrasonic probe is designed to perform multiple functions: ultrasonic scanning, electrocardiogram detection, electromyography detection, and body fat measurement. By integrating different sensing capabilities into a single probe, the device becomes universal and can handle various diagnostic tasks without requiring additional specialized equipment or cables.
2Adaptability or versatility
If an additional signal transmitting cable with electrodes is connected to detect physiological signals, then physiological signal detection capability is improved, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The integration of electrodes directly into the probe body eliminates the separate cable connection step. Medical personnel only need to attach the single probe to the patient's body, and both ultrasonic and physiological signals are acquired simultaneously through the integrated components, significantly reducing preparation and setup time.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrodes are pre-integrated into the probe body during manufacturing, so no separate wiring or cable connection is needed during the detection process. The probe is ready for immediate use upon attachment to the patient, eliminating time-consuming wiring steps.
3Adaptability or versatility
If an additional signal transmitting cable with electrodes is connected to detect physiological signals, then physiological signal detection capability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The probe integrates all necessary components (ultrasonic transducer, electrodes, and signal transmission interfaces) into a single unit. Medical personnel only need to attach the probe to the patient's body, and the system automatically handles signal acquisition and transmission, greatly simplifying the operational process.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated probe automatically manages signal acquisition and transmission without requiring manual cable connections or separate electrode attachments. The system self-configures when the probe is attached to the patient, eliminating complex manual setup procedures.
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
This integration simplifies the detection process by allowing the ultrasonic scanning system to display both ultrasonic scanning images and physiological signal diagrams on the same device, reducing the complexity and time required for medical diagnostics.
Implementation Method 1
The ultrasonic probe is electrically connected to the host device for performing an ultrasonic scanning operation toward a detecting region to generate a scanning signal
Implementation Method 2
The at least two electrodes are disposed on the ultrasonic probe and are connected to the host device for detecting a physiological signal of the detecting region
Data Source
AI summary
An ultrasonic scanning system includes a host device, an ultrasonic probe, and at least two electrodes. The ultrasonic probe is electrically connected to the host device for performing an ultrasonic scanning operation toward a detecting region to generate a scanning signal and to transmit the scanning signal to the host device. The at least two electrodes are disposed on the ultrasonic probe and are connected to the host device for detecting a physiological signal of the detecting region and transmitting the physiological signal to the host device.