Abstract: A wireless ultrasound probe has a probe case enclosing a transducer array, a probe controller, and a transceiver which wirelessly receives control signals from and transmits image signals to a host system. Mounted on the probe case is a liquid-tight user interface including basic probe user controls such as directional controls, an image freeze control, and an image save control. The user interface may be fabricated as a touchpanel LCD or OLED display. The probe may alternatively be controlled by a separate user interface which wirelessly transmits control signals to the host system or the probe. Either user interface may also include a display such as battery charge and signal strength indicators.

Abstract: An ultrasonic probe enclosure is provided that has a liquid tight seal for sealing an ultrasonic probe connector and a portion of an ultrasonic probe cable. The enclosure of the present invention provides liquid tight sealing in a simple and reliable manner such that the connector may be completely submersed in a sterilization liquid without causing damage to the sensitive components of the connector.