US 2010/0160785 A1 · Wireless Ultrasound Probe Cable

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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Dependent claims

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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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Wireless Ultrasound Probe Cable

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Abstract

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