# US 12,758,186 B2 · Dual function cooling and charging unit for an ultrasound imaging apparatus, and related ultrasound systems > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,758,186 B2 - Document ID: US12758186B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 18/669,481 - Filed: 2024-05-20 - Published: 2024-10-17 - Granted: 2026-10-13 - Earliest claimed: 2022-01-16 - Assignees: Clarius Mobile Health Corp. - Applicants: Clarius Mobile Health Corp. - Inventors: Daniel Rahardja; Binda Zhang - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12758186B2 ## CPC - A61B 8/4433: {involving a docking unit} - A61B 8/4472: {Wireless probes} - A61B 8/546: {involving monitoring or regulation of device temperature} - A61B 8/56: {Details of data transmission or power supply} - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) ## Abstract An ultrasound imaging system comprises an ultrasound imaging apparatus operable to acquire ultrasound image data and comprising a power accepting interface; and a dual function charging and cooling unit configured to detachably couple to the ultrasound imaging apparatus; wherein the dual function charging and cooling unit comprises i) a power conveying element to convey power to the ultrasound imaging apparatus and ii) an active cooling element for removing heat from the ultrasound imaging apparatus. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An ultrasound imaging system, comprising: an ultrasound imaging apparatus; a dual function unit operable with the ultrasound imaging apparatus; and a power and data conveyance cord configured to detachably couple, at one end, to the ultrasound imaging apparatus, via the dual function unit, and to detachably couple, at another end, to a multi-use display device; wherein the power and data conveyance cord, when coupled to both the ultrasound imaging apparatus and the multi-use display device, enables the conveyance of power to the ultrasound imaging apparatus and enables the transfer of ultrasound image data between the ultrasound imaging apparatus and the multi-use display device. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The ultrasound imaging system of claim 1 wherein ultrasound image data is acquired by the ultrasound imaging apparatus. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The ultrasound imaging system of claim 1 wherein the dual function unit comprises a power conveying element and a power port for mating with the power and data conveyance cord. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The ultrasound imaging system of claim 3 wherein the power port is selected from the group consisting of a micro A Universal Serial Bus (USB), a micro-B USB, a micro-USB 3 and a USB C. ### Claim 5 (depends on 3) The ultrasound imaging system of claim 3 wherein power conveying element comprises a plurality of target mating receptacles which are matable with a plurality of spring-loaded pins on the ultrasound imaging apparatus, when coupled. ### Claim 6 (depends on 3) The ultrasound imaging system of claim 3 wherein power conveying element comprises an induction coil for wireless charging. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The ultrasound imaging system of claim 1, wherein the power and data conveyance cord comprises, at least one end, a port selected from the group consisting of USB, USB mini or USB micro male/USB C for connection to a female port. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The ultrasound imaging system of claim 1, wherein the multi-use display device comprises a display for displaying the ultrasound image data. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The ultrasound imaging system of claim 1, wherein the multi-use display device comprises storage for the ultrasound image data. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The ultrasound imaging system of claim 1, wherein the multi-use display device receives ultrasound image data from the ultrasound imaging apparatus alternatively through the power and data conveyance cord and wirelessly, via a wireless connection between and the ultrasound imaging apparatus and the multi-use display device. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The ultrasound imaging system of claim 10 wherein the multi-use display device and the ultrasound imaging apparatus exchange ultrasound image data through the wireless connection therebetween and the ultrasound imaging apparatus receives power through the power and data conveyance cord. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The ultrasound imaging system of claim 1, wherein the ultrasound imaging apparatus is handheld. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The ultrasound imaging system of claim 1, wherein the multi-use display device is a device comprising a processor communicatively operable with a screen interface, selected from the group consisting of laptop computer, a tablet computer, a desktop computer, a smart phone, a smart watch, spectacles with a built-in display, a television, and a bespoke display. ### Claim 14 A method of data and power connection between an ultrasound imaging apparatus and a multi-use display device comprises: providing a dual function unit operable with the ultrasound imaging apparatus; providing a power and data conveyance cord configured to detachably couple, at one end, to the ultrasound imaging apparatus, via the dual function unit, and to detachably couple, at another end, to a multi-use display device; conveying power to the ultrasound imaging apparatus when the power and data conveyance cord is coupled to both the ultrasound imaging apparatus and the multi-use display device; and transferring ultrasound image data between the ultrasound imaging apparatus and the multi-use display device. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14 wherein ultrasound image data is acquired by the ultrasound imaging apparatus. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14, wherein the power and data conveyance cord comprises, at least one end, a port selected from the group consisting of USB, USB mini or USB micro male/USB C for connection to a female port. ### Claim 17 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14 wherein the multi-use display device comprises a display for displaying the ultrasound image data. ### Claim 18 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14 wherein the multi-use display device comprises storage for the ultrasound image data. ### Claim 19 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14, wherein the multi-use display device receives ultrasound image data from the ultrasound imaging apparatus alternatively through the power and data conveyance cord and wirelessly, via a wireless connection between and the ultrasound imaging apparatus and the multi-use display device.