Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a portable ultrasound imaging system. In one example, a portable ultrasound imaging system is disclosed, comprising a support stand with a sliding portion vertically slidable in relation to a stationary portion; a cradle configured to support an ultrasound imaging device and coupled to the sliding portion of the support stand; a tray, positioned below the cradle, coupled to the sliding portion of the support stand; and a case at least partially enclosing an electric power converter including an electric power cable, electrically coupled to the ultrasound imaging device, and positioned at a rear side of the support stand and coupled to the sliding portion of the support stand such that the sliding portion and the case move in unison during sliding movement of the sliding portion.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for portable ultrasound imaging. In one example, a portable ultrasound imaging system includes: a touch-sensitive graphical display; a controller in electronic communication with the display; and a housing enclosing the display and the controller, the housing including: an electronic input connection adapted to electrically couple the controller with an ultrasound probe; a probe storage section having an opening shaped to receive the ultrasound probe; and a first mating feature adapted to engage with a counterpart, second mating feature of a cradle of a support stand to removably couple the housing to the cradle.