Ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system with cordless scanhead charger
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1. An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system including an a.c.-powered ultrasound system which receives ultrasound signals from an ultrasound probe and processes and displays said received signals, and an ultrasound probe comprising:
- an ultrasound probe which wirelessly transmits ultrasound image signals to said ultrasound system and which includes a rechargeable battery; and
a probe holder, located on said ultrasound system, which holds and recharges said ultrasound probe when said probe is not in use for scanning.
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Abstract
An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system is provided with cordless scanheads which wirelessly transmit ultrasonic image signals to the imaging system. The cordless scanheads are battery powered by rechargeable batteries which are recharged by the ultrasound system when the scanheads are not in use. In preferred embodiments the charging system is protected from contaminants such as ultrasonic gel.
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1. An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system including an a.c.-powered ultrasound system which receives ultrasound signals from an ultrasound probe and processes and displays said received signals, and an ultrasound probe comprising:
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an ultrasound probe which wirelessly transmits ultrasound image signals to said ultrasound system and which includes a rechargeable battery; and a probe holder, located on said ultrasound system, which holds and recharges said ultrasound probe when said probe is not in use for scanning. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system including an ultrasound system which receives ultrasound signals from an ultrasound probe and processes and displays said received signals, and an ultrasound probe comprising:
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a probe enclosure; a transmitter, located in said enclosure, which wirelessly transmits ultrasound signals to said ultrasound system; a rechargeable battery; and charging contacts, coupled to said rechargeable battery, for applying charging potential to said battery; and a protective cover which protects said charging contacts from contaminants when said probe is being used for scanning. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system including an ultrasound system which receives ultrasound signals from an ultrasound probe and processes and displays said received signals, and an ultrasound probe comprising:
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a probe enclosure; a transmitter, located in said enclosure, which wirelessly transmits ultrasound signals to said ultrasound system; a rechargeable battery; and an inductor, coupled to said rechargeable battery, for applying charging potential to said battery. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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