公开(公告)号：US20080155357A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：US11543185

申请日：2006-10-03

申请人： Zengpin Yu ,  Chang Zhang ,  Irene Li

发明人： Zengpin Yu ,  Chang Zhang ,  Irene Li

IPC分类号： G06F11/00

CPC分类号： G05B23/0213

摘要： A networked configuration of structural health monitoring elements. Monitoring elements such as sensors and actuators are configured as a network, with groups of monitoring elements each controlled by a local controller, or cluster controller. A data bus interconnects each cluster controller with a router, forming a networked group of “monitoring clusters” connected to a router. In some embodiments, the router identifies particular clusters, and sends commands to the appropriate cluster controllers, instructing them to carry out the appropriate monitoring operations. In turn, the cluster controllers identify certain ones of their monitoring elements, and direct them to monitor the structure as necessary. Data returned from the monitoring elements is sent to the cluster controllers, which then pass the information to the router.

摘要翻译： 结构健康监测元素的联网配置。 诸如传感器和执行器之类的监控元件被配置为网络，各组监视元件各自由本地控制器或集群控制器控制。 数据总线将每个集群控制器与路由器互连，形成连接到路由器的联网组“监控集群”。 在一些实施例中，路由器识别特定的集群，并向适当的集群控制器发送命令，指示它们执行适当的监视操作。 反过来，集群控制器识别其中的某些监视元素，并指示它们根据需要监视结构。 从监控元素返回的数据被发送到集群控制器，然后将这些信息传递给路由器。

公开(公告)号：US06524252B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-25

申请号：US09721889

申请日：2000-11-24

申请人： Zengpin Yu ,  Danhua Zhao ,  Shengtz Lin ,  Feng Yin

发明人： Zengpin Yu ,  Danhua Zhao ,  Shengtz Lin ,  Feng Yin

IPC分类号： A61B800

CPC分类号： G01S7/52074 ,  G01S7/52046

摘要： An ultrasound system that generates compound images from component frames having decorrelated speckle patterns. Successive sets of distinct, speckle-affecting parameters are used to generate successive component frames for compounding, and are selected such that the successive component frames have decorrelated speckle patterns. The speckle-affecting parameters that are changed from frame to frame may be selected from a wide variety of parameters, including transmit beamformer parameters, receive beamformer parameters, and demodulator parameters. According to a preferred embodiment, the successive sets of speckle-affecting parameters differ from each other by at least two speckle-affecting parameters. According to another preferred embodiment, the amount by which each of the multiple speckle-affecting parameters is changed is less than a decorrelation threshold for that parameter, that is, by less that the amount that speckle-affecting parameter alone would be required to change in order to yield decorrelated speckle patterns if no other parameters were changed. When more speckle-affecting parameters are changed, each speckle-affecting parameter can be changed by an amount less than its decorrelation threshold, and yet decorrelated speckle patterns can still be obtained. Moreover, because two different types of speckle-affecting parameters tend to alter the spatial resolution of the component frames in different ways, the spatial resolution of the compounded image can be better as compared to the scenario in which only one speckle-affecting parameter is altered by its decorrelation threshold.

摘要翻译： 超声系统，其从具有去相关散斑图案的分量帧生成复合图像。 连续的不同的，具有斑点影响的参数被用于生成用于复合的连续分量帧，并且被选择成使得连续分量帧具有去相关的散斑图案。 从帧到帧改变的斑点影响参数可以从各种参数中选择，包括发射波束形成器参数，接收波束形成器参数和解调器参数。 根据优选实施例，连续的斑点影响参数组彼此之间至少有两个斑点影响参数不同。 根据另一个优选实施例，多个斑点影响参数中的每一个改变的量小于该参数的去相关阈值，即，少于仅需要改变斑点影响参数的量 如果没有其他参数被改变，则产生去相关的斑点图案。 当更多的斑点影响参数改变时，每个斑点影响参数可以改变一个小于其去相关阈值的量，然而仍然可以获得去相关的斑点图案。 此外，由于两种不同类型的斑点影响参数倾向于以不同的方式改变分量帧的空间分辨率，所以与仅改变一个斑点影响参数的情况相比，复合图像的空间分辨率可以更好 通过其去相关阈值。

公开(公告)号：US08020444B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-20

申请号：US12103562

申请日：2008-04-15

申请人： Zengpin Yu ,  Bao Liu ,  Shawn J. Beard ,  David C. Zhang

发明人： Zengpin Yu ,  Bao Liu ,  Shawn J. Beard ,  David C. Zhang

IPC分类号： G01N9/24

CPC分类号： G01N29/041 ,  G01N29/36 ,  G01N29/4463 ,  G01N2291/0427 ,  G01N2291/106

摘要： A method for optimizing transducer performance in an array of transducers in a structural health monitoring system includes specifying a plurality of paths between pairs of the transducers on a monitored structure and evaluating the quality of signal transmissions along the paths so as to optimize the gain and frequency operating condition of the transducers.

摘要翻译： 用于优化结构健康监测系统中的换能器阵列中的换能器性能的方法包括在被监测的结构上指定成对的换能器之间的多个路径并且评估沿着路径的信号传输的质量，以便优化增益和频率 传感器的工作状态。

公开(公告)号：US20100152591A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-17

申请号：US12618614

申请日：2009-11-13

申请人： Zengpin Yu ,  Butrus T. Khuri-Yakub ,  Xuefeng Cheng ,  Daniel Hwan Kim

发明人： Zengpin Yu ,  Butrus T. Khuri-Yakub ,  Xuefeng Cheng ,  Daniel Hwan Kim

IPC分类号： A61B5/02

CPC分类号： A61B5/14552 ,  A61B5/0051 ,  A61B5/029 ,  A61B5/14551 ,  A61B5/1459 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/12

摘要： A system and method for monitoring one or more parameters relating to blood, such as cardiac output, of a patient is provided. The system preferably includes an acoustic energy transducer unit configured and positioned to transmit acoustic energy into a target structure, preferably a blood vessel, within the patient so as to induce a measurable change, preferably a change in blood volume, within the target structure. The transducer unit can be an ultrasonic array, annular array, or groups thereof, or a single element transducer. The unit can also be a vibrator or acoustic loudspeaker. An optical transmitter transmits light into the target structure, and an optical receiver senses light scattered from within the target structure. The blood parameter can then be estimated from the sensed scattered radiation. Relative blood oxygen saturation in the blood vessel can be estimated by transmitting two wavelengths to measure oxy-hemoglobin and deoxy-hemoglobin.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于监测与患者血液（例如心输出量）相关的一个或多个参数的系统和方法。 该系统优选地包括声能换能器单元，其被配置和定位成将声能传递到患者体内的目标结构，优选血管，以便在目标结构内引起可测量的变化，优选血容量的变化。 换能器单元可以是超声波阵列，环形阵列或其组，或单个元件换能器。 该单元也可以是振动器或声音扬声器。 光学发射器将光发射到目标结构中，并且光学接收器感测从目标结构内散射的光。 然后可以从感测的散射辐射估计血液参数。 可以通过传输两个波长来估计血管中的相对血氧饱和度来测量氧血红蛋白和脱氧血红蛋白。

公开(公告)号：US20070165218A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-19

申请号：US11600248

申请日：2006-11-14

申请人： Xinlin Qing ,  Shawn Beard ,  Zengpin Yu ,  Irene Li

发明人： Xinlin Qing ,  Shawn Beard ,  Zengpin Yu ,  Irene Li

IPC分类号： G01J3/44

CPC分类号： A61B5/0002 ,  A61B2560/0443 ,  A61B2562/222 ,  G01N29/34 ,  G01N2291/0258 ,  G01N2291/106

摘要： Use of a single line for switching multiple monitoring elements on/off, and a single line for sending signals to, or receiving signals from, those elements that are switched on. Monitoring elements each have an associated switching element, and each switching element is connected to a common switching line, or control line. A signal from the control line turns each switch on or off. Each monitoring element is also connected to a single signal line, and only those monitoring elements that are turned on can transmit/receive data signals along this signal line.

摘要翻译： 使用单线来开/关多个监控元件，以及一条线路，用于发送信号或从接收到的元件接收信号。 监控元件各自具有相关联的开关元件，并且每个开关元件连接到公共开关线或控制线。 来自控制线的信号使每个开关打开或关闭。 每个监控元件也连接到单个信号线，只有那些接通的监控元件才能沿着该信号线发送/接收数据信号。

公开(公告)号：US20070093702A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-26

申请号：US11259858

申请日：2005-10-26

申请人： Zengpin Yu ,  Butrus Khuri-Yakub ,  Xuefeng Cheng ,  Daniel Kim

发明人： Zengpin Yu ,  Butrus Khuri-Yakub ,  Xuefeng Cheng ,  Daniel Kim

IPC分类号： A61B5/00

CPC分类号： A61B5/14552 ,  A61B5/0051 ,  A61B5/029 ,  A61B5/14551 ,  A61B5/1459 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/12

摘要： A system and method for monitoring one or more parameters relating to blood, such as cardiac output, of a patient is provided. The system preferably includes an acoustic energy transducer unit configured and positioned to transmit acoustic energy into a target structure, preferably a blood vessel, within the patient so as to induce a measurable change, preferably a change in blood volume, within the target structure. The transducer unit can be an ultrasonic array, annular array, or groups thereof, or a single element transducer. The unit can also be a vibrator or acoustic loudspeaker. An optical transmitter transmits light into the target structure, and an optical receiver senses light scattered from within the target structure. The blood parameter can then be estimated from the sensed scattered radiation. Relative blood oxygen saturation in the blood vessel, can be estimated by transmitting two wavelengths to measure oxy-hemoglobin and deoxy-hemoglobin.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于监测与患者血液（例如心输出量）相关的一个或多个参数的系统和方法。 该系统优选地包括声能换能器单元，其被配置和定位成将声能传递到患者体内的目标结构，优选血管，以便在目标结构内引起可测量的变化，优选血液体积的变化。 换能器单元可以是超声波阵列，环形阵列或其组，或单个元件换能器。 该单元也可以是振动器或声音扬声器。 光学发射器将光发射到目标结构中，并且光学接收器感测从目标结构内散射的光。 然后可以从感测的散射辐射估计血液参数。 血管中相对血氧饱和度可以通过传输两种波长来估测氧血红蛋白和脱氧血红蛋白。

公开(公告)号：US20060283266A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-21

申请号：US11156074

申请日：2005-06-17

申请人： Xinlin Qing ,  Shawn Beard ,  Zengpin Yu

发明人： Xinlin Qing ,  Shawn Beard ,  Zengpin Yu

IPC分类号： G01D7/00

CPC分类号： G01D5/35383 ,  G01M5/0041 ,  G01M5/0066

摘要： A sensor/actuator network configured with a number of electrically-interconnected elements. More specifically, the sensors/actuators are each placed in electrical communication with the same transmission line. Various embodiments of such networks employ sensors/actuators connected in electrical series and in electrical parallel. Networks having these configurations, when placed upon a structure, are capable of detecting and/or transmitting stress waves within the structure so as to detect the presence of an impact, or actively query the structure. Advantageously, as these networks employ a single transmission line, they utilize fewer wires than current sensor/actuator networks, thus making them easier to install and maintain. They can also be configured as flexible layers, allowing for further ease of installation and maintenance.

摘要翻译： 配置有多个电互连元件的传感器/致动器网络。 更具体地，传感器/致动器分别与相同的传输线电连通。 这种网络的各种实施例使用以电串联并且电并联连接的传感器/致动器。 具有这些配置的网络，当放置在结构上时，能够检测和/或传送结构内的应力波，以便检测冲击的存在或主动地查询结构。 有利的是，由于这些网络采用单一的传输线路，所以它们使用的电线比目前的传感器/执行器网络更少，从而使得它们更易于安装和维护。 它们也可以配置为柔性层，从而进一步方便安装和维护。

公开(公告)号：US07395189B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-01

申请号：US11600248

申请日：2006-11-14

申请人： Xinlin Qing ,  Shawn J. Beard ,  Zengpin Yu ,  Irene Li

发明人： Xinlin Qing ,  Shawn J. Beard ,  Zengpin Yu ,  Irene Li

IPC分类号： G06F11/30 ,  G21C17/00

CPC分类号： A61B5/0002 ,  A61B2560/0443 ,  A61B2562/222 ,  G01N29/34 ,  G01N2291/0258 ,  G01N2291/106

摘要： Use of a single line for switching multiple monitoring elements on/off, and a single line for sending signals to, or receiving signals from, those elements that are switched on. Monitoring elements each have an associated switching element, and each switching element is connected to a common switching line, or control line. A signal from the control line turns each switch on or off. Each monitoring element is also connected to a single signal line, and only those monitoring elements that are turned on can transmit/receive data signals along this signal line.

摘要翻译： 使用单线来开/关多个监控元件，以及一条线路，用于发送信号或从接收到的元件接收信号。 监控元件各自具有相关联的开关元件，并且每个开关元件连接到公共开关线或控制线。 来自控制线的信号使每个开关打开或关闭。 每个监控元件也连接到单个信号线，只有那些接通的监控元件才能沿着该信号线发送/接收数据信号。

公开(公告)号：US20070018083A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-25

申请号：US11453184

申请日：2006-06-13

申请人： Amrita Kumar ,  Xinlin Qing ,  Shawn Beard ,  Chang Zhang ,  Zengpin Yu ,  Irene Li

发明人： Amrita Kumar ,  Xinlin Qing ,  Shawn Beard ,  Chang Zhang ,  Zengpin Yu ,  Irene Li

IPC分类号： G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01B7/16

CPC分类号： G01B11/18 ,  G01M5/0033 ,  G01M5/0041 ,  G01M5/0066 ,  G01M11/083

摘要： A sensor array embedded within a flexible layer. The sensors, which can be transducers, are controlled by local electronics also embedded within the flexible layer. The invention includes numerous different arrangements of these electronic controllers and their associated transducers. For example, each transducer can have its own controller embedded nearby. Alternatively, one controller can control a number of transducers, and can therefore be embedded in various configurations proximate to one or more of the transducers it controls. The controllers can include various components that impart other advantages, such as wireless transceivers for reducing the number of wires needed within the flexible layer, and local processors for reducing or eliminating the need for a remote data processor.

摘要翻译： 嵌入柔性层内的传感器阵列。 可以是传感器的传感器由也嵌入在柔性层内的本地电子装置控制。 本发明包括这些电子控制器及其相关联的换能器的许多不同布置。 例如，每个传感器可以在其附近嵌入自己的控制器。 或者，一个控制器可以控制多个换能器，并且因此可以嵌入接近其控制的一个或多个换能器的各种配置。 控制器可以包括赋予其他优点的各种组件，例如用于减少柔性层内所需的电线数量的无线收发器，以及用于减少或消除对远程数据处理器的需要的本地处理器。

公开(公告)号：US06547730B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-15

申请号：US09224635

申请日：1998-12-31

申请人： Shengtz Lin ,  Zengpin Yu

发明人： Shengtz Lin ,  Zengpin Yu

IPC分类号： A61B800

CPC分类号： A61B8/4411 ,  A61B5/0456 ,  A61B5/7257 ,  A61B7/04 ,  A61B8/06 ,  A61B8/13 ,  G01S7/52025 ,  G01S7/52034 ,  G01S15/899 ,  Y10S128/915 ,  Y10S128/916

摘要： An architecture and protocol are provided for allowing flexible, low cost, and upgradable ultrasound information processing systems. Ultrasound information processing functions are performed by a plurality of ultrasound modules coupled to a high-speed, multiple-drop serial ultrasound information bus. The ultrasound information bus is used for packetized data transfer among the ultrasound modules in accordance with an ultrasound information exchange protocol. Additional or upgraded ultrasound modules are designed to connect to the ultrasound information bus and to communicate using the ultrasound information exchange protocol. Thus, according to a preferred embodiment, as improvements in hardware technology or software algorithms are made, additional or upgraded ultrasound modules are simply “plugged in” to the ultrasound information bus, hereby reducing costs and increasing system versatility and upgradability.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种架构和协议，用于允许灵活，低成本和可升级的超声信息处理系统。 超声信息处理功能由耦合到高速，多点串行超声信息总线的多个超声模块执行。 超声信息总线根据超声信息交换协议用于超声模块之间的分组数据传输。 额外的或升级的超声波模块被设计为连接到超声信息总线并且使用超声信息交换协议进行通信。 因此，根据优选实施例，当进行硬件技术或软件算法的改进时，附加或升级的超声模块简单地“插入”到超声信息总线，从而降低成本并提高系统的多功能性和可升级性。