Ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system with automatic restart and response
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1. A method for powering down an ultrasound system in response to a command from an operator comprising:
- turning off at least a portion of an ultrasound signal path; and
maintaining power to a network interface or modem which is responsive to external queries.
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Abstract
An ultrasound system is described which will automatically turn on at predetermined times and condition itself for a specific scanning procedure. The system can also respond to remote queries even when not in service. Such an ultrasound system can be turned off at night, respond to external queries during the night, and be ready for use at a desired time the next day, without operator intervention, thereby conserving energy while maintaining efficiency.
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13 Claims
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1. A method for powering down an ultrasound system in response to a command from an operator comprising:
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turning off at least a portion of an ultrasound signal path; and
maintaining power to a network interface or modem which is responsive to external queries. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for automatically turning on an ultrasound system at a predetermined time of day selected by an operator comprising:
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setting a timer in response to an operator command;
turning off an ultrasound signal path while maintaining power to the timer;
responding to a signal from the timer to restart the ultrasound system; and
turning on the ultrasound signal path at substantially the predetermined time of day. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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10. An ultrasound system comprising:
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an ultrasound signal path;
a timer which is adjustable by an operator;
a processor which executes a sequence of instructions to turn on the ultrasound signal path; and
a power supply coupled to the ultrasound signal path, wherein the processor is responsive to a signal from the timer to turn on the ultrasound signal path at a predetermined time. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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