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Ultrasound method and system for enabling an ultrasound device feature

  • US 6,490,684 B1
  • Filed: 03/31/1998
  • Issued: 12/03/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for enabling features on an ultrasound device, the method comprising:

  • (a) providing an ultrasound device with a disabled feature, said disabled feature being provided before said ultrasound device is upgraded;

    (b) upgrading said ultrasound device by supplying said ultrasound device with a key operative to enable said disabled feature; and

    (c) with an application-level software routine in said ultrasound device, enabling said disabled feature with said key, wherein said feature is enabled before the next time said ultrasound device is powered-up.

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