Ultrasonic Transducer ID Encoding via Receivable Element States
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ultrasonic transducer devices face challenges in securely and simply setting unique IDs for identification, as methods involving electronically rewritable memory increase costs and risk manipulation, while circuit adjustments for operation/non-operation states are complex and prone to modification.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating an identification ultrasonic transducer element array where some elements are set to a receivable state and others to a non-receivable state, using substrate openings and vibration suppression materials, allowing for secure and simple hardware-based ID setting, with separate signal lines for each state to prevent mixing of outputs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If electronically rewritable memory (RAM or EEPROM) is provided to store probe ID, then probe identification is enabled, but cost increases and the probe ID can be easily rewritten by a third party
Solution Approach 1:
The probe ID is segmented into multiple bits, where each bit corresponds to the operational state (receivable or non-receivable) of a specific ultrasonic transducer element. This segmentation allows the ID to be encoded in the physical configuration of the device rather than stored in memory, eliminating the need for expensive and vulnerable electronic storage while maintaining security and enabling straightforward manufacturing.
2Reliability
If circuit adjustment is used to set operation/non-operation state for probe ID, then unique identification is achieved, but the circuit may be modified afterwards and individual adjustment is required
Solution Approach 1:
The ultrasonic transducer elements themselves serve the dual function of both performing their primary measurement function and encoding the probe ID through their operational states. This self-service approach eliminates the need for separate circuit adjustment mechanisms, as the ID is inherently embedded in the functional configuration of the transducer array, preventing unauthorized modification and simplifying the overall device structure.
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 approach enables secure, cost-effective, and straightforward identification information management, preventing manipulation and simplifying manufacturing, while ensuring accurate processing and management of biological information without adding new memory components.
Implementation Method 1
an identification ultrasonic transducer element array that is provided on the substrate and in which a plurality of identification ultrasonic transducer elements are arranged
Data Source
AI summary
An ultrasonic transducer device 100 includes a substrate 130, an ultrasonic transducer element array 110 that is provided on the substrate 130 and in which a plurality of ultrasonic transducer elements 111 are arranged, and an identification ultrasonic transducer element array 120 that is provided on the substrate 130 and in which a plurality of identification ultrasonic transducer elements 121 are arranged. Identification information of the ultrasonic transducer device 100 is set by some of the plurality of identification ultrasonic transducer elements 121 being set to a receivable state and the rest being set to a non-receivable state.