Ultrasound diagnostic instrument having software in detachable scanhead
    3.
    发明授权
    Ultrasound diagnostic instrument having software in detachable scanhead 有权
    具有可拆卸扫描头软件的超声诊断仪

    公开(公告)号:US06364839B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-04-02

    申请号:US09564601

    申请日:2000-05-03

    IPC分类号: A61B814

    摘要: An ultrasound diagnostic instrument includes a console having electronic circuitry for processing electrical signals for display including a digital processor and a memory for storing software for use with the processor, and a first connector coupled to the memory and processor. A transducer scanhead for generating ultrasound waves and receiving reflected ultrasound waves is connected through a cable and a second connector to the first connector and to the digital processor. A second memory external to the console is provided for communicating with the digital processor through the second connector, the second memory storing software and data necessary for use of the transducer scanhead in the ultrasound diagnostic instrument. The second memory can be provided in the transducer scanhead or in the second connector and can include operational data unique to the transducer scanhead, operational software for executing unique functions with the transducer scanhead, and updates and upgrades of system executable code that resides in memory within the console, thereby obviating the need for manual field upgrade or system swap when a new function, application, or transducer scanhead is required.

    摘要翻译: 一种超声波诊断仪器包括具有用于处理用于显示的电信号的电子电路的控制台,包括数字处理器和用于存储用于处理器的软件的存储器,以及耦合到存储器和处理器的第一连接器。 用于产生超声波和接收反射的超声波的换能器扫描头通过电缆和第二连接器连接到第一连接器和数字处理器。 提供控制台外部的第二存储器,用于通过第二连接器与数字处理器通信,第二存储器存储在超声诊断仪器中使用换能器扫描头所需的软件和数据。 可以在传感器扫描头或第二连接器中提供第二存储器,并且可以包括传感器扫描头特有的操作数据,用于使用换能器扫描头执行独特功能的操作软件以及驻留在存储器内的系统可执行代码的更新和升级 从而避免了在需要新功能,应用程序或传感器扫描头时手动现场升级或系统交换的需要。

    Position tracking device
    5.
    发明授权
    Position tracking device 失效
    位置跟踪装置

    公开(公告)号:US07532201B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-12

    申请号:US11027911

    申请日:2004-12-29

    IPC分类号: G09G5/08

    摘要: A position tracking device is disclosed combining one or more optical sensors in a housing with a medical device. The medical device may be an insertion device or one that produces radiant energy. The device may utilize an on-board processor or an external processor to track position data generated by the optical sensors and correlate the treatment regime of the medical device. Alternative embodiments and methods of use are also described.

    摘要翻译: 公开了将壳体中的一个或多个光学传感器与医疗装置组合的位置跟踪装置。 医疗装置可以是产生辐射能的插入装置或者插入装置。 该装置可以利用车载处理器或外部处理器来跟踪由光学传感器产生的位置数据并使医疗装置的处理方式相关联。 还描述了替代实施例和使用方法。

    Transducer with shield
    6.
    发明授权
    Transducer with shield 有权
    传感器与盾牌

    公开(公告)号:US08334637B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-18

    申请号:US12636538

    申请日:2009-12-11

    IPC分类号: H01L41/08

    CPC分类号: G10K11/004 A61N7/02 H01L41/04

    摘要: A physical shield placed on the face of a high intensity focused ultrasound transducer for medical applications is described. The shield may be shaped or angled to match a particular pattern of mechanical or acoustic energy that may damage the transducer during operation. The shield may be ablative, replaceable or modified as needed. Methods of manufacturing a transducer with a shield are also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 描述了放置在用于医疗应用的高强度聚焦超声换能器的表面上的物理屏蔽。 屏蔽件可以成形或成角度以匹配在操作期间可能损坏换能器的机械或声能的特定图案。 护罩可以根据需要进行烧蚀,更换或修改。 还公开了制造具有屏蔽的换能器的方法。

    TRANSDUCER WITH SHIELD
    8.
    发明申请
    TRANSDUCER WITH SHIELD 有权
    传感器与屏蔽

    公开(公告)号:US20110140573A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-16

    申请号:US12636538

    申请日:2009-12-11

    IPC分类号: B06B1/06 H01L41/053

    CPC分类号: G10K11/004 A61N7/02 H01L41/04

    摘要: A physical shield placed on the face of a high intensity focused ultrasound transducer for medical applications is described. The shield may be shaped or angled to match a particular pattern of mechanical or acoustic energy that may damage the transducer during operation. The shield may be ablative, replaceable or modified as needed. Methods of manufacturing a transducer with a shield are also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 描述了放置在用于医疗应用的高强度聚焦超声换能器的表面上的物理屏蔽。 屏蔽件可以成形或成角度以匹配在操作期间可能损坏换能器的机械或声能的特定图案。 护罩可以根据需要进行烧蚀,更换或修改。 还公开了制造具有屏蔽的换能器的方法。

    Ultrasound therapy head with movement control
    9.
    发明授权
    Ultrasound therapy head with movement control 有权
    超声治疗头与运动控制

    公开(公告)号:US07695437B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-13

    申请号:US11027912

    申请日:2004-12-29

    IPC分类号: A61B8/00

    摘要: A therapy head for use in HIFU procedures is described. The therapy head has an enclosure with a window, an energy applicator and a means of moving the energy applicator within the enclosure. The therapy head uses motors and actuators to move the energy applicator, usually an ultrasound transducer, inside the enclosure. A controller is provided either internally or externally that allows the therapy head to identify and distinguish locations where the therapy head should be to radiate energy into a patient. The controller uses the motors and actuators to move the energy applicator into the desired locations.

    摘要翻译: 描述了用于HIFU程序的治疗头。 治疗头具有带有窗口的外壳,能量施加器以及将能量施加器移动到外壳内的装置。 治疗头使用电动机和致动器将能量施加器(通常是超声换能器)移动到外壳内部。 在内部或外部提供控制器,其允许治疗头识别并区分治疗头应将能量辐射到患者体内的位置。 控制器使用电动机和执行器将能量施加器移动到所需的位置。

    TRANSDUCER WITH SHIELD
    10.
    发明申请
    TRANSDUCER WITH SHIELD 失效
    传感器与屏蔽

    公开(公告)号:US20080097216A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-24

    申请号:US11532745

    申请日:2006-09-18

    IPC分类号: A61B8/00

    摘要: A physical shield placed on the face of a high intensity focused ultrasound transducer for medical applications is described. The shield may be shaped or angled to match a particular pattern of mechanical or acoustic energy that may damage the transducer during operation. The shield may be ablative, replaceable or modified as needed. Methods of manufacturing a transducer with a shield are also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 描述了放置在用于医疗应用的高强度聚焦超声换能器的表面上的物理屏蔽。 屏蔽件可以成形或成角度以匹配在运行期间可能损坏换能器的机械或声能的特定图案。 护罩可以根据需要进行烧蚀,更换或修改。 还公开了制造具有屏蔽的换能器的方法。