公开(公告)号：EP2520101A4

公开(公告)日：2017-09-20

申请号：EP11728555

申请日：2011-01-03

Applicant: ZETROZ INC

Inventor： LEWIS JR GEORGE K

IPC: A61B8/00 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/225 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61H23/00 ,  A61N7/00

CPC classification number: A61N7/00 ,  A61B8/4227 ,  A61B8/4236 ,  A61B8/4281 ,  A61B8/44 ,  A61B8/4427 ,  A61B17/2251 ,  A61B2017/00734 ,  A61B2017/2253 ,  A61N2007/006 ,  A61N2007/0078 ,  A61N2007/0091 ,  A61N2007/0095 ,  Y10T29/49005

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable ultrasound system that can be used for a wide range of ultrasound applications. The portable ultrasound system includes an energy generating module operative to generate a driving signal that can be transformed into ultrasonic energy, where the energy generating module includes a power source, an oscillator, and a driver component. The portable ultrasound system also includes an ultrasound transducer having a piezoelectric component and a lens component. The ultrasound transducer is operative to receive the driving signal from the energy generating module, to transform the driving signal into ultrasonic energy, and to control the direction of the ultrasonic energy emitted from the ultrasound transducer. Also disclosed are devices containing the portable therapeutic ultrasound system of the present invention, as well as methods of using the system.

Abstract translation: 便携式超声波系统技术领域本发明涉及可用于各种超声波应用的便携式超声波系统。 便携式超声系统包括能量生成模块，该能量生成模块可操作以生成可被转换成超声能量的驱动信号，其中能量生成模块包括电源，振荡器和驱动器组件。 便携式超声波系统还包括具有压电部件和透镜部件的超声波换能器。 超声换能器用于接收来自能量产生模块的驱动信号，将驱动信号转换为超声能量，并控制超声换能器发射的超声能量的方向。 还公开了包含本发明的便携式治疗超声系统的设备以及使用该系统的方法。

公开(公告)号：EP3138499A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-08

申请号：EP15785937.2

申请日：2015-03-12

Applicant: Healcerion Co. Ltd.

Inventor： RYU, Jeong Won ,  CHOUNG, You Chan ,  CHUNG, Wook Jin

IPC: A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/14

CPC classification number: A61B8/54 ,  A61B8/44 ,  A61B8/4427 ,  A61B8/464 ,  A61B8/467 ,  A61B8/5207 ,  A61B8/5215 ,  A61B8/56 ,  G01S7/52096

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable ultrasonic diagnostic device having a low power mode and a method for performing the same, and the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device having a low power mode, according to the present invention, comprises: an ultrasonic probe which transmits an ultrasonic signal to an object to be inspected, and then, which receives echo signals reflected from the object to be inspected; a beamformer which collects the echo signals reflected from the ultrasonic probe so as to generate frame data; a scan conversion unit which scans and converts the frame data generated in the beamformer so as to form ultrasonic images; a display unit provided with a display screen on which the scanned and converted ultrasonic images are displayed; a memory for storing image data on an image if an ultrasonic diagnosis is not carried on the image among the ultrasonic images of the display unit; an ultrasonic image comparison analyzer for comparing and analyzing the ultrasonic images of the display unit and the image data stored in the memory; and a low power mode control unit for enabling the whole circuit to enter a low power mode if it is determined that an ultrasonic image displayed on the display unit by the ultrasonic image comparison analyzer is an ultrasonic image for which an ultrasonic diagnosis has not been carried out. Thus, the present invention has the advantages of providing a portable ultrasonic diagnostic device having a low power mode and a method for performing the same, which can periodically analyze the brightness of a specific area of a display unit on which an ultrasonic image is displayed and can convert a mode into a low power mode if an ultrasonic diagnosis is not carried out, thereby reducing overall power consumption.

公开(公告)号：EP2281188A4

公开(公告)日：2015-09-23

申请号：EP09770680

申请日：2009-06-01

Applicant: STC UNM

Inventor： CHEN JINGKUANG

IPC: G01N21/17 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/08 ,  G01N29/24

CPC classification number: A61B5/0095 ,  A61B5/0048 ,  A61B5/0091 ,  A61B5/0093 ,  A61B5/4312 ,  A61B8/44 ,  A61B8/4444 ,  A61B8/4483 ,  A61B8/483 ,  A61B2562/02 ,  A61B2562/028 ,  G01N21/1702 ,  G01N29/24 ,  G01N29/2406 ,  G01N29/2418 ,  G01N2021/1706 ,  G01N2291/02475 ,  G01N2291/106

Abstract: A photoacoustic imaging device includes an array of light sources configured and arranged to illuminate a target region and an array of ultrasonic transducers between the array of light sources and the target region. The array of transducers may be fixedly coupled to the array of light sources, and the array of ultrasonic transducers may be configured and arranged to receive ultrasound transmissions from the target region.

公开(公告)号：EP2865338A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-29

申请号：EP14185517.1

申请日：2014-09-19

Applicant: Samsung Medison Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Yoon, Ki-sang

IPC: A61B8/00 ,  G01S7/52

CPC classification number: G06F3/04845 ,  A61B8/44 ,  A61B8/4427 ,  A61B8/467 ,  G01S7/52033 ,  G01S7/52084 ,  G06F3/04847

Abstract: An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus (100) includes a display unit (25) which displays a user interface (UI) image for setting a plurality of time gain compensation (TGC) values according to depths; a UI unit (50) which receives a first input for setting a TGC value corresponding to a first depth from among the plurality of TGC values to be a first TGC value, via the UI image; and a control unit (60) which sets the TGC value corresponding to the first depth to be the first TGC value, based on the first input, and automatically sets a TGC value corresponding to at least one second depth, except for the TGC value corresponding to the first depth, from among the plurality of TGC values, based on the first TGC value.

Abstract translation: 的超声波诊断装置（100）包括一个显示单元（25），其显示用于设置的时间增益补偿有多个（TGC）数值gemäß深度的用户界面（UI）图像; 其接收的第一输入用于设定TGC值从TGC值的多元性为第一TGC值中的对应于第一深度，经由UI图像的UI单元（50）; 和控制单元（60），其设置TGC值对应于第一深度为第一TGC值，基于所述第一输入，并自动设置一个TGC值对应于至少一个第二深度，除了TGC值相应 至第一深度，从TGC值的多元性中，基于第一TGC值。

公开(公告)号：EP2324770B1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-11

申请号：EP10187713.2

申请日：2010-10-15

Applicant: MEDISON CO., LTD.

Inventor： Woo, Kyeong Gu ,  Lee, Sun Ki

IPC: A61B8/00 ,  G01S7/521

CPC classification number: A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/44 ,  A61B8/4444 ,  A61B8/4455 ,  Y10T403/27

公开(公告)号：EP2520101A2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-07

申请号：EP11728555.1

申请日：2011-01-03

Applicant: Zetroz LLC

Inventor： LEWIS JR., George, K.

IPC: H04R17/00

CPC classification number: A61N7/00 ,  A61B8/4227 ,  A61B8/4236 ,  A61B8/4281 ,  A61B8/44 ,  A61B8/4427 ,  A61B17/2251 ,  A61B2017/00734 ,  A61B2017/2253 ,  A61N2007/006 ,  A61N2007/0078 ,  A61N2007/0091 ,  A61N2007/0095 ,  Y10T29/49005

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low-profile ultrasound transducer. The low-profile ultrasound transducer includes a piezoelectric component operative to receive a driving signal from an energy generating module and to emit the driving signal as ultrasonic energy. The piezoelectric component has a front surface and a back surface, and the energy generating module includes a plurality of electronic components. The low-profile ultrasound transducer also includes a lens component directly or indirectly deposited on the front surface of the piezoelectric component. The lens component includes a lens portion and a support portion. The lens portion of the lens component is configured to control the direction and wave pattern of the ultrasonic energy emitted from the piezoelectric component. The support portion of the lens component is configured to hold the piezoelectric component in place and to provide a chamber for housing at least one electronic component of the energy generating module. Methods of use and related devices are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：EP2519322A2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-07

申请号：EP11728550.2

申请日：2011-01-03

Applicant: Zetroz LLC

Inventor： LEWIS JR., George K. ,  GUFFEY, Bryant

IPC: A61N7/00 ,  A61B8/00

CPC classification number: A61N7/00 ,  A61B8/4227 ,  A61B8/4236 ,  A61B8/4281 ,  A61B8/44 ,  A61B8/4427 ,  A61B17/2251 ,  A61B2017/00734 ,  A61B2017/2253 ,  A61N2007/006 ,  A61N2007/0078 ,  A61N2007/0091 ,  A61N2007/0095 ,  Y10T29/49005

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ultrasound coupling device for use with various ultrasound transducers, systems, and applications. The coupling device includes a coupling compartment comprising a chamber having a continuous side wall and an opening on a first end. The continuous side wall is configured to hold a low-profile ultrasound transducer within the chamber so that a front ultrasound emitting surface of the low-profile ultrasound transducer faces outward toward the chamber opening. The front ultrasound emitting surface is configured to control the direction and wave pattern of ultrasonic energy emitted from the transducer. The continuous side wall is also configured to hold a quantity of an ultrasound conductive medium within the chamber and is operative to keep the ultrasound conductive medium in simultaneous contact with a surface of a subject and with at least a portion of the front ultrasound emitting surface of the transducer. The present invention also relates to an ultrasound apparatus, kit, and methods of using the ultrasound coupling device, apparatus, and kit.

公开(公告)号：EP2159886A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-03

申请号：EP09168092.6

申请日：2009-08-18

Applicant: Esaote S.p.A.

Inventor： Brusacà, Marco ,  Cau, Federico

IPC: H01R13/193

CPC classification number: H01R13/193 ,  A61B8/44 ,  H01R12/88 ,  H01R13/22

Abstract: A multi-pole connector has a first movable connector member (30) with a plurality of electric contacts (131) supported by a terminal strip (31). The electric contacts are arranged in a pattern. The movable member (30) is designed to be mechanically and electrically coupled to a second stationary connector member which has at least one terminal strip (4, 4') with a plurality of electric contact terminals (104, 104') thereon, in the form of islands of material arranged in the same pattern. The connector has means (3, 3') for mechanically coupling the terminal strip (31) of the movable member to the stationary member and means for mutual relative displacement of the terminal strip of the stationary member and that of the movable member, into a position of coincidence of the contact terminal patterns and of adhesion of the contact terminals of a terminal strip to those of the other terminal strip, whereas the direction of mechanical coupling of the terminal strip (31) of the movable member (30) is parallel to said terminal strip and the direction of relative displacement of the terminal strip (104, 104') of the stationary member against the terminal strip (31) of the movable member (30) or vice versa is perpendicular to said terminal strip (31).

Abstract translation: 多极连接器具有第一可移动连接器构件（30），其具有由端子条（31）支撑的多个电触点（131）。 电触点以图案布置。 可移动构件（30）被设计成机械地和电耦合到第二静止连接器构件，该第二固定连接器构件具有至少一个带有多个电接触端子（104,104'）的端子条（4,4''） 以相同图案排列的材料岛的形式。 连接器具有用于将可移动部件的端子条（31）机械地联接到固定部件上的装置（3,3'）和固定部件的端子条和可移动部件的端子条相互相对移动的装置 接触端子图案的重合位置和端子条的接触端子与另一端子条的接触端子的粘合位置，而可动构件（30）的端子排（31）的机械联接方向平行于 所述端子条和固定构件的端子条（104,104'）相对于可动构件（30）的端子条（31）相反的方向相反的方向垂直于所述端子条（31）。

公开(公告)号：EP1175713A1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-30

申请号：EP00930365.2

申请日：2000-05-04

Applicant: Sonosite, Inc.

Inventor： BUNCE, Steven

IPC: H01R13/64

CPC classification number: H01R13/62 ,  A61B8/44 ,  A61B8/4483

Abstract: Disclosed is a transducer connector which overcomes limitations in the prior art by allowing significant reduction in connector size and weight. Key attributes of this invention are electrical contacts (34) incorporated onto a printed circuit board (31), a folding latch assembly (13), and the use of lightweight, rigid materials for fabrication. Additionally, the mating half of the connector may be mounted directly on a printed circuit board (40) implementing circuitry for a diagnostic ultrasound instrument, thus saving weight, volume, and complexity.

公开(公告)号：EP3981318B1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-19

申请号：EP20817961.4

申请日：2020-06-04

IPC: A61B1/018 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B1/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/00098 ,  A61B1/0011 ,  A61B1/00179 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/44 ,  A61B1/00101 ,  A61B1/122