Automatic probe activation

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1994-06-08

1996-09-03

Shoop, Jr., William M.

Electrical transmission or interconnection systems

Switching systems

Condition responsive

12866001, 12866009, 1286601, 307112, 307116, 7386118, 7386125, H01H 3514

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ABSTRACT:
Ultrasound imaging system providing automatic activation of a probe, which ultrasound system includes: (a) a motion sensor for detecting motion of the probe and for generating a signal in response to the motion; (b) a signal detector for detecting the signal; and (c) a probe activator, in response to a detector signal from the detector, for activating the probe. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the motion sensor is an accelerometer which is affixed to the probe.

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patent: 5085221 (1992-02-01), Ingebrigtsen et al.
patent: 5361768 (1994-11-01), Weber et al.

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