Apparatus and method for controlling an ultrasound probe

Details Apparatus and method for controlling an ultrasound probe Apparatus and method for controlling an ultrasound probe

2004-01-13

2008-10-07

Winakur, Eric F (Department: 3768)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S445000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07431698

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for controlling an ultrasound probe are provided. The ultrasound probe having the apparatus includes a scan head configured for moveable operation within a housing and a signal control circuit within the scan head for controlling a transducer array. The signal control circuit is configured to provide multiplexing operation for controlling a plurality of transducer elements forming the transducer array.

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