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US 6,203,498 B1Granted
Ultrasonic imaging device with integral display
AssigneeSonoSite, Inc.
InventorsSteven Bunce, Lauren S. Pflugrath
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Abstract
A hand held ultrasonic imaging device is provided as an integral unit with all components and circuitry necessary for both image acquisition and image display included in a single enclosure. Usually, the device will also include an on-board battery so that it can be used without any power cords or other cables. Preferably, the device is provided as part of a system including a recharging base unit having a receptacle for removably receiving and storing the hand held device.
Claims21
A hand held ultrasound device comprising:
- an enclosure having a front, a top, and a bottom;
- a display disposed in an upper section of the front of the enclosure;
- an acoustic window in the bottom of the enclosure;
- and
- an ultrasonic transducer and transceiver circuitry within the enclosure;
- and
- controls on the front of the enclosure below the display and above the acoustic window to permit a user to control an image acquired by the transducer through the acoustic window on the display.
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