Peripheral ultrasound device

A device for acquiring ultrasound-generated data from a patient, the device comprising:

• a securing system;
• and
• a probe configured for connection to the securing system, the probe comprising:
• a base having an interfacing surface;
• an imaging mechanism adjustable relative to the base and configured to send and receive ultrasound signals along an imaging direction;
• and
• an adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the imaging mechanism relative to the base thereby adjusting the imaging direction, the adjustment mechanism comprising:
• a first adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the imaging mechanism about a first axis generally orthogonal to the interfacing surface, the first adjustment mechanism comprising an annular ring oriented parallel to and offset from the interfacing surface and having a an orientation actuator operably coupled thereto for pivoting the imaging mechanism about the first axis;
• and
• a second adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the imaging mechanism about a second axis generally parallel to the interfacing surface, the second adjustment mechanism comprising a gear extending from the imaging mechanism and being positioned generally orthogonal to the interfacing surface and having a direction actuator operably coupled thereto for pivoting the imaging mechanism about the second axis.