Abstract: Transducer probe identification is provided. A wireless identification is provided. For example, a radiofrequency identification tag is positioned within a transducer probe. A receiver is positioned within the imaging device. Using the wireless information, the imaging device may generate a list of available transducers regardless of whether they are connected with the imaging device. As an alternative or addition, information specific to a transducer is provided to the imaging device. Using either wireless transmission or a wired connection, the information distinguishes a given transducer from other transducers of a same type and manufacturer or from all other transducers. The specific identifier is then used with security information to prevent theft.

Abstract: The preferred embodiments described herein provide a medical diagnostic ultrasonic transducer probe and imaging system for use with a position and orientation sensor. In one preferred embodiment, an ultrasonic transducer probe comprises a position and orientation sensor and a memory device comprising calibration data for the position and orientation sensor. The memory device is adapted to provide the calibration data to a medical diagnostic ultrasound imaging system coupled with the ultrasonic transducer probe. In another preferred embodiment, a medical diagnostic ultrasound imaging system comprises a memory device comprising a plurality of position and orientation sensor calibration data. Each of the plurality of position and orientation sensor calibration data is associated with a respective ultrasonic transducer probe family. In operation, identification of a probe family of an ultrasonic transducer probe is provided to the ultrasound system.