Wireless Ultrasonic Probe with Parallel Multi-Band Data Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wireless ultrasonic probes face communication interruptions due to band congestion and dynamic frequency selection functions, hindering seamless data transmission to terminal devices.
Innovation Solution
The ultrasonic probe transmits ultrasonic image data through multiple wireless communication lines using different frequency bands (e.g., 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz Wi-Fi) to ensure uninterrupted data transfer, employing multiple communication channels to reduce interference and maintain stable connectivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If wireless communication is used for ultrasonic probe, then ease of operation is improved, but communication reliability deteriorates due to band congestion and interference
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the communication system into multiple independent wireless communication lines operating on different frequency bands (2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz). Each communication line functions as an independent channel, so if one experiences interference or congestion, the other can maintain data transmission. This segmentation of communication paths resolves the contradiction by preserving ease of wireless operation while improving reliability through redundancy.
2Reliability
If multiple wireless communication lines are used, then communication reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The ultrasonic probe incorporates multiple wireless communication lines that can serve both image data transmission and control signal reception functions. The processing circuitry handles multiple communication protocols and data types through unified processing, reducing the need for separate dedicated circuits for each function. This multi-functionality approach improves reliability through redundancy while minimizing the increase in device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple communication functions (image data transmission, control signal reception) into a single integrated wireless communication system. The processing circuitry merges the handling of multiple data streams from different frequency bands, and the terminal device consolidates reception from multiple communication lines into unified processing. This merging reduces overall system complexity while maintaining the reliability benefits of multiple communication paths.
3Device complexity
If single wireless communication line is used, then device complexity is reduced, but productivity deteriorates due to communication interruptions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent ensures continuous data transmission by maintaining multiple active communication lines simultaneously. While one communication line may experience interruptions due to band congestion or interference, the other line continues transmitting image data without interruption. This continuity of useful action maintains high productivity despite the increased device complexity of having multiple communication lines.
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AI summary
An ultrasonic probe includes a probe configured to receive an ultrasonic wave, a plurality of wireless communication devices, and processing circuitry configured to assign identification information to ultrasonic image data generated based on the ultrasonic wave, for identifying the ultrasonic image data; and cause each of the plurality of wireless communication devices to transmit in parallel the ultrasonic image data having the identification information assigned, to a terminal device.