Method and apparatus for controlling power in an ultrasound system
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1. A method for controlling an ultrasound system, said method comprising:
- receiving scanning information from an ultrasound system, the scanning information including at least one of image information and spectral information; and
controlling power to a transducer of the ultrasound system based on the scanning information.
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Abstract
Methods and systems for controlling an ultrasound system are provided. The method includes receiving scanning information from an ultrasound system, with the scanning information including at least one of image information and spectral information. The method further includes controlling power to a transducer of the ultrasound system based on the scanning information.
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1. A method for controlling an ultrasound system, said method comprising:
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receiving scanning information from an ultrasound system, the scanning information including at least one of image information and spectral information; and
controlling power to a transducer of the ultrasound system based on the scanning information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method for controlling power in an ultrasound system, said method comprising:
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monitoring a parameter associated with one of image information and spectral information from an ultrasound system;
determining if a change in a value of the parameter is within a determined range; and
reducing power to a transducer of the ultrasound system if the change in the value of the parameter is within the determined range for a predetermined time period. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. An ultrasound system comprising:
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a probe having a transducer, the probe operable to provide scanning information including at least one of image information and spectral information; and
a controller for controlling power to the transducer based upon the scanning information. - View Dependent Claims (29)
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