Electrical transmission or interconnection systems – Switching systems – Condition responsive
Patent
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
Patent
active
055526454
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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Paladini Albert W.
Shoop Jr. William M.
Siemens Medical Systems Inc.
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