Wireless Ultrasound Probe Cable
First Claim
1. A wireless ultrasound probe suitable for use with a cable comprising:
- a probe case;
an array transducer located in the case;
an acquisition circuit located in the case and coupled to the array transducer;
a transceiver located in the case which acts to wirelessly transmit image information signals to a host system;
a power circuit located in the case which operates to provide energizing voltage to the array transducer, the acquisition circuit, and the transceiver;
a battery located in the case and coupled to the power circuit;
a cable connector accessible from outside the case; and
a cable which is removably connectible to the cable connector for conveying both of image information signals and an energizing potential during use of the probe for imaging.
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Abstract
A wireless ultrasound probe has a probe case enclosing a transducer array, an acquisition circuit, a transceiver, a power circuit, and a rechargeable battery. The wireless probe also has a cable connector accessible from the exterior of the probe, for connection of a cable providing battery charging potential and/or imaging signal conductors for wire communication with a host system. An example is given of a magnetically attachable cable which requires no openings or indentations that could trap gel and other contaminants. Preferably the remote end of the cable uses a standardized connector, enabling the wireless probe to be recharged from standard devices like computers.
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20 Claims
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1. A wireless ultrasound probe suitable for use with a cable comprising:
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a probe case; an array transducer located in the case; an acquisition circuit located in the case and coupled to the array transducer; a transceiver located in the case which acts to wirelessly transmit image information signals to a host system; a power circuit located in the case which operates to provide energizing voltage to the array transducer, the acquisition circuit, and the transceiver; a battery located in the case and coupled to the power circuit; a cable connector accessible from outside the case; and a cable which is removably connectible to the cable connector for conveying both of image information signals and an energizing potential during use of the probe for imaging. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A wireless ultrasound probe suitable for use with a cable comprising:
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a probe case; an array transducer located in the case; an acquisition circuit located in the case and coupled to the array transducer; a transceiver located in the case which acts to wirelessly transmit image information signals to a host system; a power circuit located in the case which operates to provide energizing voltage to the array transducer, the acquisition circuit, and the transceiver; a battery located in the case and coupled to the power circuit; a magnetic cable connector accessible from outside the case; and a cable which is connectible to the cable connector by magnetic attraction for conveying at least one of image information signals or an energizing potential. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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