Abstract: An imaging system and method acquires non-contrast images of a region of interest in a body and determines an entrance criterion based on the non-contrast images. The entrance criterion dictates conditions in which to begin acquiring contrast imaging exposures of the region of interest. An amount of a contrast agent is measured in one or more locations in the imaged body subsequent to acquiring the non-contrast images. The system and method determine that the one or more conditions of the entrance criterion are met based on the amount of the contrast agent that is measured in the imaged body, and acquire one or more contrast images of the region of interest in the imaged body responsive to determining that the one or more conditions of the entrance criterion are met.

Abstract: A system comprises an imaging device for imaging within a body of a patient. The imaging device comprises a flexible elongate member and an imaging assembly disposed at a distal portion of the flexible elongate member. The imaging assembly comprises an array of imaging elements and a plurality of electronic components configured to perform an electrical function associated with imaging within the body of the patient using the array of imaging elements. Each of the plurality of electronic components is radiopaque such that the plurality of electronic components comprises a radiopaque pattern at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member. A method of imaging within a patient body comprises receiving a radiographic image representative of an ultrasound imaging device positioned within the patient body and determining an orientation of the ultrasound imaging device using a radiopaque pattern of a plurality of electronic components in the radiographic image.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for determining a relative position between arrays of a flexible array device. The flexible array device according to an embodiment includes a plurality of arrays arranged at a predetermined interval in a deformable substrate, and the method includes measuring the first capacitance between adjacent arrays, measuring the second capacitance between the adjacent arrays after deformation of the substrate, and determining a relative position between the adjacent arrays based on the first capacitance measurement value and the second capacitance measurement value. According to an embodiment, the relative position between the arrays may be determined by measuring the capacitance between the adjacent arrays of the plurality of arrays arranged in the deformable substrate and measuring a change in capacitance caused by the deformation (contraction, relaxation, bending) of the substrate.

Abstract: Ultrasound devices and systems are disclosed in which cooling of an active acoustic element of an ultrasound transducer is achieved via an electrically conductive member that extends beyond a proximal side of the active acoustic element to contact a heat exchanger. The electrically conductive member delivers electrical driving signals to the active acoustic element while conducting heat to the heat exchanger. A region of the proximal surface of the active acoustic element that is free from contact with the electrically conductive member may also absent from contact with a liquid or a solid, thereby facilitating reflection of ultrasound energy. The heat exchanger may include an electrically insulating fluid that contacts the electrically conductive member to remove the heat conducted through the electrically conductive member. The active acoustic element may be a multilayer lateral mode element, and the electrically conductive member may form an electrode of the lateral mode element.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods relating to intraluminal imaging are disclosed. In an embodiment, an intraluminal imaging device is disclosed. One embodiment of the intraluminal imaging device comprises a flexible elongate member configured to be inserted into a body lumen of a patient, the flexible elongate member comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion. The intraluminal imaging device further comprises an ultrasound imaging assembly disposed at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member. The imaging assembly comprises a support member, a flexible substrate positioned around the support member, a plurality of ultrasound transducer elements integrated in the flexible substrate, and a plurality of control circuits disposed on the flexible substrate at a position proximal to the plurality of transducer elements. The plurality of control circuits has an outer profile that does not extend beyond an outer profile of the plurality of transducer elements.

Abstract: An ultrasound probe comprising a housing, a transducer assembly operable to transmit ultrasonic energy towards a zone of the probe adapted to be acoustically coupled to an object or area of interest, a cooling system comprising a heat transfer device arranged to transfer heat generated by the transducer assembly to one or more regions or areas located outside such transducer assembly. The heat transfer device comprises graphene.

Abstract: Techniques for accurate positioning of an energy application device for neuromodulation treatment protocols are provided. A neuromodulation positioning patch is applied to a patient's skin. The energy application device is coupled to a frame of the neuromodulation positioning patch to position a transducer of the energy application device within an opening at a treatment position within the opening. The frame is also coupled to a removable dock for an imaging probe. When the frame is coupled to the removable dock the frame of the neuromodulation positioning patch, acquires image data through the opening to identify or verify the treatment position.

Abstract: Disclosed are wearable ultrasound probes for use in trauma triage and assessment. The probes define a finger-receiving aperture and include an ultrasound array disposed adjacent the distal end wherein the ultrasound array is angled toward the bottom side of the probe about 10-50 degrees from the longitudinal axis and a second ultrasound array adjacent the distal end and proximal to the first ultrasound array, wherein the second ultrasound array is angled about 105-155 degrees from the first ultrasound array.

Abstract: A system includes a garment and a sensor module. The garment includes an engagement feature. The garment is configured to encompass a first location on a body. The engagement feature is positioned in fixed alignment with the garment. The sensor module includes a sensor housing and includes a sensor having an electrical node. The sensor is configured to provide an electrical output on the node. The housing has a complementary feature. The complementary feature is configured to couple and decouple with the engagement feature. The electrical output is based on a measure of a physiological parameter associated with the body and is based on site information corresponding to the engagement feature.

Abstract: A self-contained ultrasound patch assembly for detecting fluid flow in a vessel includes piezo elements that can transmit ultrasonic energy and detect echo signals. A flex module has two support portions connected to respective ones of the elements with a hinged portion coupled to the support portions, allowing them to be positioned angularly relative to each other. Electronics that direct the elements to transmit ultrasonic energy and process detected echo signals are in communication with the elements through the flex module. A transducer frame includes an alignment portion engaging a flex module alignment portion to retain the flex module in an aligned position. The frame supports the elements at a fixed angular position with respect to each other. A housing encloses the electronics and frame, and fixedly retains the frame to position the elements to transmit toward a bottom surface and away from a top surface of the housing.

Abstract: Battery-powered ultrasound scanner for veterinary applications, and operating method. Ultrasound measurements are processed to determine if an ultrasound probe is not being moved and, if it is not being moved, the average rate at which ultrasound pulses is generated, thereby reducing power consumption. The average rate at which ultrasound pulses are generated is reduced step-wise if non-movement persist but increase rapidly when movement recommences.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating high frequency ultrasound transducers are disclosed. The methods include fabricating an acoustic lens layer with a curved center section and two flat side sections. The curved section includes a center portion with a midpoint and an edge. The midpoint has a first thickness, and the edge has a second thickness. The center portion is fabricated so that an average of the first and second thicknesses is approximately equal to an odd multiple of a quarter-wavelength of the center frequency of the ultrasound transducer. The methods can also include bonding the lens layer to a matching layer that is operationally coupled to a transducer layer. The matching layer can include an epoxy layer and another layer. Bonding the lens layer includes bonding the other layer to the lens layer using the epoxy layer such that the other layer is positioned between the epoxy layer and the transducer layer.

Abstract: Provided are an acoustic matching sheet containing the following component (B) in the following component (A), a composition for an acoustic matching layer, an acoustic wave probe, an acoustic wave measurement apparatus, and a method for manufacturing an acoustic wave probe. (A) is at least one of a resin or a rubber; and (B) is at least one of a resin particle or a rubber particle having an acoustic velocity lower than an acoustic velocity of the component (A) and having a number average particle diameter of 1.0 ?m or less.

Abstract: A chemical indicator solution, an apparatus, and a method for determining concentration of a chemical analyte is provided. In particular, the apparatus provides a simplified and low cost way to determine that a fluid sample contains a minimum recommended concentration of a chemical. Rather than using complex and expensive components or error-prone manual methods to prepare the solution and measure chemical concentrations, the apparatus may allow for the automatic measuring and mixing of the chemical components of the resulting solution through the unique geometry and layout of the apparatus. The resulting solution may contain a chemical indicator which allows for the detection of the concentration of the chemical analyte within the resulting solution using techniques such as color analysis.

Abstract: An ultrasound probe hanger includes a stem, shoulders, arms, and a probe holder. The shoulders are arranged generally perpendicular to the stem and are connected to a proximal end of the stem. The arms are arranged generally parallel to each other and to the stem. The arms are connected at upper ends to outer shoulder ends of the shoulders. The probe holder includes outer side portions, a rear portion, a partially open front portion, and four protrusions. The outer side portions are each connected to lower ends of the arms. The rear portion extends between the outer side portions. The partially-open front portion includes outer front portions each extending from the outer side portions and defining a central front open portion. The four protrusions are arranged in a rectangle on an inside surface of the probe holder and are configured to suspend a wireless ultrasound probe within the probe holder.

Abstract: An ultrasound probe 11 includes a transducer array 15, a housing body 13 having a battery accommodation portion 18, a battery 16 that is accommodated in the battery accommodation portion 18, a battery cover 14 that is attachably and detachably mounted on the housing body 13 to cover the battery accommodation portion 18 and has a cover rib CL1 protruding toward the battery accommodation portion 18, and an elastically deformable waterproof packing P1 that is disposed between a side surface of the cover rib CL1 and the housing body 13. The waterproof packing P1 is elastically compressed between the side surface of the cover rib CL1 and the housing body 13, and restrains water from entering the battery accommodation portion 18 from between the housing body 13 and the battery cover 14.

Abstract: Ultrasound imaging systems, devices, patches and methods are provided, which implement a linear transducer-receiver array to simulate a virtual moving transmitter-receiver, implementing a virtual synthetic array for ultrasound, to generate far field ultrasound images from Range-Doppler maps of body regions, beyond surface obstructions (such as ribs). The Range-Doppler maps are derived using an ultra-wideband frequency modulated (UWFM) ultrasound signal, adjusting the transmission and reception parameters to optimize the derived signals. The signals are compressed laterally, independently for each range-gate, forming a long and narrow beam and a convolution window that is growing with the range—achieving uniformly high resolution. The transducer array is configured to have a designed autofocusing beam, and multiple images with different phase relations between the receivers are combined to create trapezoidal-like ultrasound image.

Abstract: A diagnostic ultrasound system has a 2D array transducer which is operated with 1×N patches, patches which are only a single element wide. The “N” length of the patches extends in the elevation direction of a scanned 2D image plane, with the single element width extending in the lateral (azimuth) direction. Focusing is done along each patch in the elevation direction by a microbeamformer, and focusing in the lateral (azimuth) direction is done by the system beamformer. The minimal width of each patch in the azimuth direction enables the production of images highly resolved in the azimuthal plane of a 2D image, including the reception of highly resolved multilines for high frame rate imaging.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an ultrasound scanning device is disclosed. One embodiment of the ultrasound scanning device comprises a housing configured for handheld use, an ultrasound assembly at least partially disposed within the housing and configured obtain ultrasound data, and a display coupled to the housing. The ultrasound scanning device further comprises a processor disposed within the housing, wherein the processor is in communication with the ultrasound assembly and the display.

Abstract: An ultrasonic probe that acquires an ultrasonic image to diagnose or treat an object, and an ultrasonic imaging apparatus including the same, wherein the ultrasonic probe includes a case, a transducer disposed inside the case to generate ultrasonic waves, a biopsy needle inserted into an object in the vicinity of the case, and a sensor unit including a sensor provided to measure a position of the biopsy needle and disposed inside the transducer, wherein the transducer includes a piezoelectric layer configured to generate ultrasonic waves, a sound absorbing layer disposed on one side of the piezoelectric layer to absorb the ultrasonic waves generated from the piezoelectric layer, and a sound absorbing member disposed on one side of the sound absorbing layer, and the sensor unit is disposed inside the sound absorbing member.

Abstract: An ultrasound probe 11 includes a transducer array in which a plurality of transducers are arranged, and a housing 12 in which the transducer array is accommodated. The housing 12 has a grip portion 13 that extends in a determined direction, and a transducer array accommodation portion 14 that is connected to one end portion of the grip portion 13 in an extension direction and accommodates the transducer array. A probe support surface 13B that extends along the extension direction is defined in a surface on the other end portion side of the grip portion 13 in the extension direction. In a case where the ultrasound probe is placed on a flat placing surface with the probe support surface 13B being brought into contact with the placing surface, the ultrasound probe is in such a posture that a surface of the housing 12 in a portion positioned on the transducer array accommodation portion 14 side with respect to the probe support surface 13B is separated from the placing surface.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance compatible catheter. The catheter incorporates directional high intensity ultrasound. The catheter may include imaging coils visible through magnetic resonance imaging. The location and placement of the catheter may be controlled by steering wires within lumen in the catheter guided by the location information from the magnetic resonance imaging.

Abstract: A method for making ultrasound transducers and ultrasound probes includes providing a piezoelectric layer having a first surface and a second surface, where the second surface is on an opposite side of the piezoelectric layer from the first surface. The method includes fabricating a plurality of conductive through vias extending from the first surface to the second surface of the piezoelectric layer, where fabricating the plurality of conductive through vias comprises cutting a plurality of trenches through the piezoelectric layer and filling each of the plurality of trenches with a conductive material. The method includes cutting the piezoelectric layer into a plurality of transducer units after fabricating the plurality of conductive through vias and cutting each of the transducer units into a plurality of transducer elements.

Abstract: An assembly and method for positioning a fetal heart transducer against skin. The assembly includes a strip having first and second ends and openings along its length, first and second fixation devices, each device having first and second surfaces, the first surface having adhesive thereon. A protuberance extends outwardly from the second surface. The assembly includes a fetal heart transducer. The first fixation device is secured to the skin at a first location and the protuberance of the first fixation device is received into a first opening on the first end of the strip. The first surface of the second fixation device is secured to the skin at a second location and the protuberance of the second fixation device is received into a second opening on the second end of the strip. The fetal heart transducer is secured between first and second fixation devices and beneath the strip.

Abstract: An ultrasonic transducer for an ultrasonic flowmeter includes: a transducer housing with an ultrasound window; a transducer element in the transducer housing that transmits ultrasonic signals onto a signal path and receives ultrasonic signals from the signal path; a control and evaluation unit that controls the transducer element and evaluates the ultrasonic signals; and a buffer element that forms at least one at least partially reflective boundary layer in the signal path. In an operating state, the transducer element transmits an ultrasonic signal that is at least partially reflected at the boundary layer of the buffer element, and the reflected signal component is received by the transducer element. The control and evaluation unit monitors the reception of the reflected signal component and, in the absence of reception of a reflected signal component, detects an error state of the ultrasonic transducer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling a probe for the treatment of brain tissue using an assembly comprising the probe and an acoustic window (1), the probe (2) including a plurality of transducers (21) for generating ultrasound waves, the method comprising: —a phase of detection: •of the probe transducers situated above the cranium (4) of the patient, and •of the probe transducers situated above the acoustic window (1), so as to permit: •deactivation of the transducers situated above the cranium (4) of the patient, •activation of the transducers situated above the acoustic window (1).

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a piezo-composite transducer that is flexible such that it may conform to regular or irregular shapes. A flexible piezo-composite transducer may include an active piezoelectric material, such as PZT-5H, and a passive polymer matrix formed of a flexible material, such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). The flexible piezo-composite transducer may include a first side and a second side, where each of the first side and the second side include a first electrode and a second electrode deposited thereon, respectively. At least one of the first electrode and the second electrode may include a silver nanowire (AgNW) and PDMS electrode that is flexible.

Abstract: An ultrasonic device is provided for use on a biological tissue, and includes a base assembly on which a vibrator is mounted, and an ultrasonic probe. The base assembly includes an annular base having at least two pairs of abutment protrusions for abutting against the biological tissue, and an installation base coaxially disposed on and rotatable relative to the annular base between two test positions. The installation base has a through hold in which the ultrasonic probe is inserted.

Abstract: An ultrasound transducer includes: a flexible board configured to receive and output an electrical signal through a signal line; a plurality of piezoelectric devices that are electrically connected to the board and are aligned in a row, each piezoelectric device being configured to transmit and receive an ultrasound wave; a plurality of leads extending the signal line and protruding from an end portion of the board, each lead being electrically connected to the piezoelectric device in a curved manner; and a plurality of sheets that are arranged to prevent the leads from being in contact with each other, each sheet being provided on the lead and having an insulation property.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of an improved device for assisting entry of a needle into a vein or a shunt using ultra-sound, also referred to as a vascoscope, a kit of parts comprising said vascoscope, and a method of entering a needle in a vein or shunt, comprising use of said vascoscope. The present vascoscope is especially suited for use in dialysis and is aimed at preventing damage such as in repetitive use applications.

Abstract: A system and method for remote ultrasonic scanning and informational imaging for neoplasia are provided having a portable ultrasonic transducer integrated with summation software capable of producing a three-dimensional data set. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: An ultrasonic touch sensor includes: a covering having a contact face configured to receive a touch; a first ultrasonic transducer element; a first semiconductor chip comprising the first ultrasonic transducer element; a second ultrasonic transducer element; and an acoustic barrier formed between the first ultrasonic transducer element and the second ultrasonic transducer element.

Abstract: An intraluminal ultrasound imaging device includes a flexible elongate member configured to be positioned within a body lumen of a patient. An ultrasound imaging assembly is disposed at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member. The ultrasound imaging assembly includes a plurality of acoustic elements and an acoustically-transparent window disposed over the plurality of acoustic elements. The acoustically-transparent window comprising a plurality of layers formed on top of one another. The plurality of layers includes an innermost layer directly contacting the plurality of acoustic elements, an outermost layer opposite the innermost layer, and an adhesive layer. The outermost layer includes a tubing. A hardness of the innermost layer is less than hardnesses of every other layer of the plurality of layers. A hardness of the outermost layer is greater than the hardnesses of every other layer of the plurality of layers.

Abstract: A system and method for Brugada syndrome epicardial ablation comprising preparing an endocardial duration map; preparing a baseline epicardial duration map comprising at least one or more areas of delimination; and when some of the areas of delimination are greater than 200 ms, performing epicardial ablation of the areas of delimination greater than 200 ms. The method may further comprise preparing an updated epicardial duration map after performing epicardial ablation, and determining whether or not a BrS pattern appears in the updated epicardial duration map; and when the BrS pattern appears, performing epicardial ablation. The method may further comprise preparing an updated epicardial duration map after performing epicardial ablation, and determining whether or not an abnormal EGM exists in the updated epicardial duration map; and when the abnormal EGM exists, performing epicardial ablation.

Abstract: An ultrasound probe includes: an ultrasound transducer including plural piezoelectric elements; an acoustic lens layer configured to radiate the ultrasound emitted from the plural piezoelectric elements to outside; a back layer that faces the acoustic lens layer with the ultrasound transducer interposed between the back layer and the acoustic lens layer; and a wiring member having at least a part that is arranged at a first position between the acoustic lens layer and the ultrasound transducer or at a second position that faces the ultrasound transducer with the back layer interposed between the second position and the ultrasound transducer. The wiring member includes: a resin layer having electrically insulating; and an electrically conducting layer that is provided on the resin layer and includes plural signal wirings.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for use in tomographic ultrasound imaging, large aperture ultrasound imaging and therapeutic ultrasound that provide for coupling acoustic signal transducers to body structures for transmitting and receiving acoustic signals. The acoustic signal transmission couplants can conform to the receiving medium (e.g., skin) of the subject such that there is an acoustic impedance matching between the receiving medium and the transducer. In one aspect, an acoustic coupling medium includes a hydrogel including polymerizable material that form a network structured to entrap an aqueous fluid inside the hydrogel.

Abstract: The present discussion relates to structures and devices to facilitate application of an ultrasound therapy beam to a target anatomic region in a replicable manner. In certain aspects, adjustable positioning structures are described that allow a general probe positioning structure to be configured for a specific patient in a manner that allows the device to be used repeatedly to target the anatomic region, even when in non-clinical settings. In other aspects, a probe positioning structure is fabricated that is specific to a respective patient anatomy, such that use of the probe positioning structure provides repeatable targeting of the target anatomic region, even when in non-clinical settings.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, the systems, apparatus, and methods disclosed herein relate to robotic surgical systems with built-in navigation capability for patient position tracking and surgical instrument guidance during a surgical procedure, without the need for a separate navigation system. Robotic based navigation of surgical instruments during surgical procedures allows for easy registration and operative volume identification and tracking. The systems, apparatus, and methods herein allow re-registration, model updates, and operative volumes to be performed intra-operatively with minimal disruption to the surgical workflow. In certain embodiments, navigational assistance can be provided to a surgeon by displaying a surgical instrument's position relative to a patient's anatomy.

Abstract: An imaging catheter assembly is provided. In one embodiment, the imaging catheter assembly includes a flexible elongate member including a distal portion and a proximal portion; and an imaging component coupled to the distal portion of the flexible elongate member, wherein the imaging component includes: an integrated circuit (IC) layer that includes a semiconductor material; an array of ultrasound transducer elements coupled to a first side of the IC layer; and a backing layer coupled to a second side of the IC layer opposite the first side, wherein the backing layer includes a backing material, and wherein a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) difference between the semiconductor material and the backing material is less than 23 parts per million per degree Centigrade (ppm/C).

Abstract: Provided are a portable ultrasound apparatus, a portable ultrasound system, and an ultrasound diagnosis method performed by using the portable ultrasound apparatus. The portable ultrasound apparatus includes at least two probes having different specifications; a first display unit for displaying an ultrasound image; and a second display unit for displaying a control screen.

Abstract: In some embodiments, endoscopy systems and/or methods of using endoscopy systems are described. In some embodiments, an endoscopy system comprises one or more of piezoelectric elements or hooked blades. In some embodiments, stylets for use with an endoscopy system are described. In some embodiments, the endoscopy systems are useful for orthopedic procedures. In some embodiments, the endoscopy systems are useful for arthroscopic procedures.

Abstract: A guidance apparatus is provided for use with a portable imaging apparatus and an image display device. The guidance apparatus includes a sleeve portion structured for receiving an imaging apparatus and a coupling mechanism. The coupling mechanism has a rotating portion and first and second connecting portions structured for coupling the image display device to the imaging apparatus. During use, the coupling mechanism facilitates orienting the image display device relative to the imaging apparatus to provide a direct line of sight of an area imaged by the imaging apparatus. The coupling mechanism may be adjustable for facilitating rotation of the image display device about a longitudinal axis of the imaging apparatus. Also, the coupling mechanism can be structured to allow the combination of the coupling mechanism, the image display device, and the imaging apparatus to be held in a single hand of a user during performance of a medical procedure.

Abstract: A guiding system and a guiding method for ultrasound scanning operation are provided. The guiding system includes a handheld guiding device, a display device, an ultrasound scanning device, a prompting device, and a control host. When the handheld guiding device generates a first physical motion, the control host detects the first physical motion and generates navigation prompting information accordingly. The prompting device is suitable for presenting the navigation prompting information to guide the ultrasound scanning device to move to generate a second physical motion. The control host captures an ultrasound image via the ultrasound scanning device and sends the ultrasound image to the display device at a guiding end for display.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for diagnosing urinary disturbances by simultaneously measuring a urinary flow rate and residual urine. The method for diagnosing urinary disturbances according to the present disclosure includes obtaining at least one ultrasonic image of a bladder for each unit time from a patient who is urinating, obtaining at least one urine region image for each unit time from the at least one ultrasonic image for each unit time, calculating at least one estimated urine volume for each unit time based on an area of the at least one urine region image for each unit time, calculating at least one parameter value with respect to urinary disturbances based on the at least one estimated urine volume for each unit time, and outputting the at least one parameter value.

Abstract: A vascular occlusion treatment system includes an ultrasound imaging system having an imaging control circuit communicatively coupled to an ultrasound imaging probe and to a display screen, and an ultrasonic vibration system having an ultrasonic generator operatively coupled to a medical ultrasonic object, such as an ultrasonic catheter. The ultrasonic catheter has a corewire with a distal tip. The ultrasonic generator has a generator control circuit that alternatingly switches between an ultrasonic work frequency and a tracking frequency. The generator control circuit sends a notification to the imaging control circuit when the generator control circuit has switched from the ultrasonic work frequency to the tracking frequency. The imaging control circuit responds by initiating a search in an ultrasound imaging space to locate the distal tip that is vibrating at the tracking frequency, and indicating a location of the distal tip in the ultrasound image displayed on the display screen.

Abstract: A panel may include an inner edge, an outer edge opposite the inner edge, and a probe holder apparatus formed in the panel between the inner edge and the outer edge. The probe holder apparatus may have a generally rectangular shape comprising a front outer corner, a rear outer corner, a front inner corner, and a rear inner corner. The probe holder apparatus may include a slot, at least one surface within the probe holder apparatus, and a cable guide. The slot may extend from a center of the probe holder apparatus through the outer edge of the panel. The at least one surface may be configured to receive a body of an ultrasound probe. The at least one surface may have a diameter. The cable guide may include an inclined surface protruding from the front outer corner of the probe holder apparatus.

Abstract: An ultrasound endoscope includes an insertion part including a distal end part having an ultrasound transducer array, a cable inserted into the insertion part, and a substrate, including electrode pads connected to the ultrasound transducers, respectively, that electrically connects the ultrasound transducers and the cable, and is disposed in the distal end part. The cable has a non-coaxial cable including a first cable bundle consisting of signal wires and ground wires, a first shield layer coating the first cable bundle, and an outer coat coating a second cable bundle consisting of the non-coaxial cables. Each first cable bundle is individually led out from the cable, and each signal wire is electrically connected to the corresponding electrode pad. The ultrasound transducers are configured in drive units and driven simultaneously. A signal wire group includes at least two kinds of signal wires different in length from a distal end of the first cable bundle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved probe for precisely positioning a probe tip at a measurement point. For this purpose, an image capturing device such as a camera may be firmly arranged at the probe. The image capturing device may capture image data around an area of the probe tip. The captured image data may be provided to a user during positioning the probe tip at the desired measuring point.

Abstract: An ultrasonic probe has a transduction layer in which a plurality of transducers are placed, a backing layer provided at a rear side of the transduction layer with a wiring layer therebetween, and a plurality of heat dissipation members provided in the backing layer. The plurality of heat dissipation members extend in a line form in the backing layer, and are placed with an aligned direction of extension. An area occupancy percentage of the heat dissipation member at a center region of the backing layer is larger than that at an outer side of the center region. The center region is not positioned at ends of the cross section intersecting the direction of extension of the heat dissipation member, includes a center of gravity of the cross section, and occupies an area less than or equal to a half of an area of the cross section.

Abstract: A transducer sensor apparatus can include a sensor, and a multilayer transducer can include a plurality of piezoelectric elements. The sensor can include the multilayer transducer, and the multilayer transducer can improve a signal-to-noise ratio during sensing operations by the sensor by overcoming an external noise source.