Abstract: A hand temperature monitoring device includes at least one sensing array composed of a flexible printed circuit board (110), temperature sensors (120), p-type metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) (130), polymer films (140) and carbon fiber boards (150). The temperature sensors (120) are disposed on a first side (112) of the flexible printed circuit board (110). The p-type MOSFETs (130) are disposed on a second side (114) of the flexible printed circuit board (110) opposing to the temperature sensors (120), wherein each of the p-type MOSFETs (130) is electrically connected to one of the temperature sensors (120). The polymer film (140) encapsulates each of the temperature sensors (120) and the p-type MOSFETs (130) respectively. The carbon fiber board (150) is positioned over the polymer film and spaced apart from the polymer film (140).

Abstract: Methods and systems for generating physiological metrics for display on a computing device are disclosed herein. In some implementations, an exemplary system comprises a torso wearable device including a wireless transmitter and a sensor, and non-transitory computer-readable media (CRM). The CRM, when executed by a computing device in communication with the wireless transmitter, can perform operations comprising: receiving the input signals representing respiration of the user; displaying a graphical user interface to the user; receiving one or more user inputs associated with a desired metric; displaying on the graphical user interface a first visualization corresponding to the desired metric; and displaying on the graphical user interface a second visualization corresponding to a physiological metric based on the input signals generated from the sensor. The second visualization can change in real time based on real time angular displacement of the sensor in response to the respiration of the user.

Abstract: A device for detecting spatial differences in fluid level changes in a tissue of a patient may include a support structure for securing the device to a body part of the patient, a processing element operably connected to the support structure, a wireless networking interface operably connected to the support structure and in communication with the processing element and an external computing device via a network, a first transmission module operably connected to the support structure and in communication with the processing element, a second transmission module and a third transmission module operably connected to the support structure and in communication with the processing element. When activated, the first transmission module transmits a first time varying magnetic field through the tissue of the patient. The second and third transmission modules, which are spatially separated from one another, receive first and second versions, respectively, of the first time varying magnetic field.

Abstract: Articles of footwear and other devices include modules, e.g., for sensing physical and/or physiological characteristics associated with use of the footwear or other devices. Such devices may include an authentication or activation system for providing power or otherwise determining the connection of a sensor in the article of footwear.

Abstract: A wearable breath analysis device is disclosed that may be worn, for example, around the neck or wrist of a user. The wearable device may be a stand-alone device (in which case it may include a display that provides a user interface), or may operate in conjunction with a smartphone or other mobile device. The wearable device may provide auditory and/or vibratory notifications or messages, such as a reminder to conduct a breath analyte measurement, instructions for conducting the measurement, and/or notifications of breath analyte measurement results.

Abstract: There is provided a pressure sensing device and related methods, the pressure sensing device comprising, a plurality of chambers for storing one or more visual indicators, wherein the plurality of chambers are configured to release the one or more visual indicators when a pressure exerted on the plurality of chambers exceeds one or more pressure thresholds. The plurality of chambers can be microchambers. The device may be used in conjunction with a bandaging system to indicate the pressure applied onto a site of treatment.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing orthopedic braces and appliances are described, and in particular measuring a pivot angle between components such as for creating enhanced functionalities that improve the user experience, comfort, and device acceptability while augmenting the rehabilitation value of orthopedic braces.

Abstract: In some aspects, a user device may initiate a biometric measurement operation relating to a user of the user device. The user device may monitor, using a pressure sensor of the user device, whether a pressure at an interface between a body of the user and the user device is within a range used for obtaining data for a biometric measurement. The user device may provide an indication of whether the user is to adjust the pressure based on whether the pressure is within the range. The user device may obtain the data for the biometric measurement. Numerous other aspects are described.

Abstract: Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the intravascular devices include at least one electronic, optical, or electro-optical component positioned within a distal portion of the device and one or more connectors positioned at a distal portion of the device. In some instances, the connectors are flexible coils, such as a ribbon coil, formed of a conductive material. In some particular instances, the conductive coil is embedded within a polymer tubing. Further, in some embodiments the electronic, optical, or electro-optical component is positioned within a flexible element at the distal portion of the device. In some instances the flexible element is a coil. Methods of making and/or assembling such intravascular devices/systems are also provided.

Abstract: A method for warning a wearer of a pacemaker against potential electromagnetic interference by a radar-aided mobile device is provided. The method includes obtaining sensor data from a sensor of an electronic device. The method includes detecting electromagnetic interference (EMI) risk based on the sensor data obtained. The method includes determining whether a condition for executing an EMI risk mitigation function is satisfied, based on the detected EMI risk. The method includes, in response to determining that the condition for executing the EMI risk mitigation function is satisfied, performing the EMI risk mitigation function. In some embodiments, performing the EMI risk mitigation function includes at least one of: adjusting a radio frequency (RF) transmit power; and outputting an alert that warns a user of the electronic device about a pacemaker in relation to the detected EMI risk.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sensor pad which may be used for medical/health care applications. The sensor pad may comprise an outer cover and a sensor pad body, the outer cover comprising a first surface layer and a second surface layer which form an accommodating cavity configured to receive sensor pad body, the first surface layer further comprising a non-slip layer, wherein both the first and second surface layers are formed from at least one biodegradable material for reduced environmental pollution.

Abstract: A mechanism for generating and providing one or more quality measures of a mapping function (for mapping electrical responses of an electrode to a predicted position of that electrode within an anatomical cavity) to a user, such as a clinician. Each quality measure predicts or indicates a quality of a mapping function with respect to a particular part of an anatomical cavity, for instance, indicating a predicted accuracy of the mapping function for predicting a position of an electrode located within a particular portion of the anatomical cavity. A user-perceptible output is provided that indicates the quality measure for the user.

Abstract: An oximeter probe that takes into account tissue color (e.g., skin color or melanin content) to improve accuracy when determining oxygen saturation of tissue. Light is transmitted from a light source into tissue having melanin (e.g., eumelanin or pheomelanin). Light reflected from the tissue is received by a detector. A compensation factor is determined to account for absorption due to the melanin. The oximeter uses this compensation factor and determines a melanin-corrected oxygen saturation value.

Abstract: A medical data and diagnostics management system for processing classified electrogram (EGM) datasets includes a server system that receives transmissions of classified EGM datasets, each corresponding to an arrhythmic episode detected by an implantable medical device (IMD), and applies a machine-learning model to each classified EGM dataset, thereby determining confidence indicator(s) relating to the IMD classification for each arrhythmic episode. Based upon the confidence indicator(s), the server system generates a set of machine-adjudicated EGM datasets, assigns a ranking score to each machine-adjudicated EGM dataset, and selects for display (for clinical analysis) a subset of the machine-adjudicated EGM datasets based upon their ranking scores. The machine-adjudicated EGM datasets are also stored in a database and further processed to generate diagnostic information and/or diagnostic alerts relating to the arrhythmic episodes detected by the IMD over time.

Abstract: A dark blood magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) imaging technique utilizes a time-reversed steady-state free precession (SSFP) pulse sequence, in which magnetic field gradients are unbalanced along at least one gradient axis, but balanced along at least one of the other gradient axes. The pulse sequence can include interrupted shots, in which subsequent shots or repetitions of the pulse sequence are not continuous in time. For example, the pulse sequence can be gated based on cardiac signals, respiratory signals, or navigator data, or may be otherwise discontinuous over time.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a biometric information processing unit that determines timing at which the biometric information satisfies a criterion by processing biometric information of a subject, an acquisition unit that acquires information indicating an environment of the subject at a date and time determined by using the timing, and an output unit that performs an output including the environment information.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of evaluating a vascular system of a patient, are provided. In some instances, the method includes obtaining external imaging data associated with the heart; obtaining cardiac test data associated with the heart; generating a three-dimensional graphical representation of the heart using the external imaging data and the cardiac test data; and outputting the graphical representation of the heart to a display device, wherein the graphical representation of the heart includes a graphical representation of the cardiac test data. Corresponding systems and devices are also provided.

Abstract: A monitor mount is configured to detachably secure a first monitor and/or a second monitor individually or concurrently. The first monitor is further configured to be detachably secured to the second monitor independently from either monitor being secured to the monitor mount. The second monitor includes a mounting area in which the first monitor is mounted, and the first monitor and the second monitor are configured such that the first monitor is interchangeably insertable into the mounting area from a first lateral direction and a second lateral direction that is opposite to the first lateral direction. Accordingly, the second monitor includes a dual-entry feature that enables the first monitor to be inserted from either lateral side of the second monitor.

Abstract: A position detection apparatus including: an electromagnetic induction module configured to send to a mode triggering module an induced voltage signal generated due to a change in a magnetic field; a mode triggering module configured to output a preset trigger signal based on the induced voltage signal, the trigger signal corresponding to the induced voltage signal; and a signal generating module configured to generate an analog signal of a first mode corresponding to the induced voltage signal based on the received trigger signal, and send the analog signal of the first mode to an MR receiving module of an MRI system via an antenna module, so that: the MR receiving module judges whether the wireless squeeze ball has entered the interior of a body coil from outside a tubular body of the MRI system, based on the analog signal of the first mode.

Abstract: Some embodiments include an x-ray system, comprising: a vacuum enclosure; a plurality of electron sources disposed within the vacuum enclosure; an anode including at least one target with a plurality of focal spots disposed in a planar array within the vacuum enclosure, each focal spot configured to generate an x-ray beam in response to an electron beam from a corresponding one of the electron sources; a plurality of first collimators disposed within the vacuum enclosure, each first collimator associated with a corresponding one of the focal spots and configured to collimate the x-ray beam of the corresponding focal spot; and a second collimator integrated with a housing of the vacuum enclosure or external to the vacuum enclosure, the second collimator configured to collimate each of the x-ray beams.

Abstract: An imaging control unit performs conventional scanning, which directs a rotation mechanism to rotate a radiation source and a radiation detector without changing a positional relationship between a subject, and the radiation source and the radiation detector in a rotation axis direction, directs the radiation source to emit radiation whenever the radiation source and the radiation detector are rotated by a preset angle, and directs the radiation detector to output a projection image, at a plurality of height positions along the rotation axis direction. The image processing unit generates a tomographic image on the basis of the projection images obtained at the plurality of height positions.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described, which generate a plurality of virtual monochromatic X-ray images having different energy levels even with a CT system with single energy CT. An example CT system includes an X-ray tube in which a prescribed tube voltage (120 (kVp)) is applied and one or more processors. The one or more processors perform an operation including inputting a CT image generated based on the single energy CT data collected from a subject body to a trained neural network (94), and causing the trained neural network to infer 40 (keV), 50 (keV), 60 (keV), 80 (keV), 90 (keV), and 100 (keV) virtual monochromatic X-ray images based on the CT image.

Abstract: A radiation source includes a radiation tube having a cathode which is a cold cathode. An imaging control unit directs the radiation source to intermittently and alternately emit the first radiation having a first energy distribution and the second radiation having a second energy distribution different from the first energy distribution whenever a rotation mechanism rotates the radiation source and a radiation detector by a preset angle. The imaging control unit directs the radiation detector to output a first projection image based on the first radiation and a second projection image based on the second radiation which are obtained by the intermittent emission of the first radiation and the second radiation. An image processing unit generates a tomographic image on the basis of the first projection image and the second projection image.

Abstract: A computed tomography device includes a gantry with a supporting gantry part and a rotor. The rotor has a projection data acquisition system and an energy store configured to supply energy to the projection data acquisition system. The rotor is rotatably mounted relative to the supporting gantry part. The gantry has an energy transmission system configured for energy transmission from the supporting gantry part to the energy store of the rotor, wherein the rotor is configured to be at rest relative to the supporting gantry part during the energy transmission from the supporting gantry part to the energy store of the rotor.

Abstract: Method for providing a large-area x-ray image of an object mounted by means of an object platform and providing additional synthetic x-ray projections, comprising Recording of a plurality of x-ray projections by means of an x-ray device, wherein the plurality of x-ray projections are recorded during a linear movement of the object platform and/or the x-ray device; preparation of at least one tomographic volume from the plurality of x-ray projections; preparation of at least one first synthetic forward projection from the at least one tomographic volume, wherein the at least one synthetic forward projection yields a large-area x-ray image; representation of the large-area x-ray image on a suitable display device; selection and/or marking of an area of interest within the large-area x-ray image; preparation of at least one second synthetic forward projection comprising the area of interest; representation of the at least one second synthetic forward projection on a suitable display device; characterised in that

Abstract: While performing a tomosynthesis procedure, the breast of a patient is compressed between two compression elements to create an imaging condition. Foam is secured to the rigid substrate of a one of the compression elements. The patient's chest wall is aligned with the leading edge surface of the foam. The inner side of the breast is disposed proximate the lateral edge surface of the foam and the outer side of the breast is disposed proximate the outer lateral edge surface of the foam. A mid-plane is disposed between the inner and outer lateral edge surfaces of the foam. An interface connects a leading edge surface of the foam and compressive surfaces. A portion of the leading edge surface which is aligned with the mid-plane is incompletely compressed.

Abstract: A mammography apparatus includes an arm; and a stand, the arm is provided with a drive mechanism including a motor that rotationally drives the radiation source holding portion, and a first restriction mechanism that restricts rotation of the imaging table about the axis of the support shaft, the first restriction mechanism is disposed on a side opposite to a radiation source with respect to the support shaft, and the drive mechanism is disposed on a radiation source side with respect to the first restriction mechanism and in a case where a center line of the arm extending in a direction connecting the radiation source and a center of the support shaft is assumed, the drive mechanism is disposed so as to intersect the center line.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a monitoring system for use with a medical apparatus to monitor the position of a patient. The monitoring system can include at least one visual sensor providing visual data, at least one processing unit configured to generate, based on the visual data, one or more views; and at least one display for displaying the one or more generated views.

Abstract: A CT apparatus includes a plurality of imaging units, a rotation mechanism, a radiation source elevating mechanism, a detector elevating mechanism, and a CPU. The imaging unit includes a radiation source that emits radiation having a quadrangular pyramid shape to a subject and a radiation detector in which a plurality of pixels detecting the radiation transmitted through the subject are two-dimensionally arranged. The rotation mechanism rotates the plurality of imaging units around a body axis of the subject. The radiation source elevating mechanism and the detector elevating mechanism change an interval between the plurality of imaging units in a rotation axis direction. An imaging control unit of the CPU controls operations of the plurality of imaging units, the rotation mechanism, the radiation source elevating mechanism, and the detector elevating mechanism.

Abstract: A CT apparatus includes a plurality of imaging units, a rotation mechanism, and a CPU. The imaging unit includes a radiation source and a radiation detector. The rotation mechanism rotates the plurality of imaging units around a body axis of the subject while maintaining a disposition interval. An imaging control unit of the CPU controls operations of the plurality of imaging units and the rotation mechanism. An angular interval that is determined by a frame rate of the radiation detector and a rotation speed of the imaging unit and that defines an acquisition time of a projection image based on the radiation is the same for the plurality of imaging units. The plurality of imaging units have different phases in a rotation direction, and positions where the plurality of imaging units acquire the projection images are separated by a set angle that is less than the angular interval.

Abstract: A photon counting X-ray image diagnosis apparatus according to an embodiment includes an X-ray tube, a photon counting X-ray detector, and processing circuitry. Based on detection data sets obtained by performing a phantom imaging process using of mutually-different acquisition parameter sets by which X-rays radiated onto a phantom are detected by the X-ray detector, the processing circuitry identifies a boundary condition defining a range of acquisition parameter sets corresponding to a pileup occurrence. The processing circuitry sets a margin range based on the boundary condition. The processing circuitry generates acquisition parameter sets included in a range obtained by adding the margin range to the range of the acquisition parameter sets. The processing circuitry generates calibration data for a pileup correction based on detection data sets obtained by using the acquisition parameter sets.

Abstract: A photon counting CT apparatus of an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to generate data from which a plurality of types of contrast-enhancing substances can be discriminated on the basis of detection results obtained by monitoring scanning performed on a subject into which the plurality of types of contrast-enhancing substances have been injected.

Abstract: Methods and systems for X-ray and fluoroscopic image capture and, in particular, to a versatile, multimode imaging system incorporating a handheld X-ray emitter operative to capture non-invasive images of a target; a stage operative to capture static X-ray and dynamic fluoroscopic images of the target; a system for the tracking and positioning of the X-ray emission to improve safety of obtaining X-ray images as well as improve the quality of X-ray images. Where the devices can automatically limit the field of the X-ray emission.

Abstract: An X-ray device has a stand, a support arm, a mount and a C-arm, on which are arranged, opposing one another, an X-ray generator and an X-ray detector. The support arm is coupled to the stand at one end such that it can rotate about a first axis of rotation for the creation of a first degree of freedom of movement and the mount is coupled to the support arm at the other end such that it can rotate about a second axis of rotation for the creation of a second degree of freedom of movement. The first axis of rotation, the second axis of rotation and a central beam of the X-ray generator intersect at one point in all positions of the support arm and of the mount.

Abstract: A mammography apparatus includes: an arm; a first cooling fan that is disposed on a stand side with respect to the radiation source in the arm, sucks air from an outside of the arm, and discharges air that has cooled the radiation source from a first exhaust port provided on the stand side with respect to the radiation source; a projector that is disposed in the arm; a second cooling fan that is disposed between the projector and the first exhaust port in the arm, sucks a part of air directed from the first cooling fan to the first exhaust port, blows the sucked air toward the projector to cool the projector, and has a flow rate smaller than that of the first cooling fan; and a second exhaust port that is provided separately from the first exhaust port and through which air that has cooled the projector is discharged.

Abstract: A mammography apparatus includes: an imaging table; a radiation source; a compression plate that compresses the breast and is movable between the radiation source and the imaging table; a projector that includes a display displaying an image including first information projected onto a first surface facing the radiation source on the imaging table and second information projected onto a second surface facing the radiation source on the compression plate, and a projection optical system, in which a focus of the projection optical system is adjusted in accordance with a projection distance to the first surface; and a processor that is configured to control the display and change at least one of a display size or a display position of the second information in the image on an image display surface of the display in accordance with movement of the compression plate having the second surface independently of the first information.

Abstract: A mammography apparatus includes an imaging table; a radiation source; a stand; the compression plate including a bottom plate that compresses the breast and side plates provided on at least two locations of a subject side and a stand side of the bottom plate; and a projector that projects an image toward the compression plate and the imaging table, in which in a case where an intersection between an imaginary plane formed by extending the inner wall surface toward the projector and an imaginary horizontal line crossing the projector in a horizontal direction is defined as an imaginary intersection, an optical element closest to the compression plate on an optical path directed from the projector to the compression plate is located on the subject side with respect to the imaginary intersection.

Abstract: An imaging system and method of acquiring image data is disclosed. The imaging system is operable to acquire and/or generate image data at positions relative to a subject. The imaging system includes a drive system configured to move the imaging system.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide automated systems for accurately estimating infusion coverage within a target brain region in real-time (or approximately real-time) during surgical procedures. Such accurate and real-time infusion coverage estimation enables intraoperative monitoring and adjustment of infusion parameters (e.g., cannula tip location, infusate delivery flow rate, etc.) for achieving optimal/improved infusion coverage for a given drug therapy. Accordingly, examples of the presently disclosed technology can improve the efficacy and safety of drug therapies delivered to the brain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chest radiography. In order to improve image quality and consistency, there is provided a breathing status determination device, which comprises an input unit, a processing unit, and an output unit. The input unit is configured to receive a sequence of depth images that is continuously captured with a sensor having a field of view covering a torso of a patient positioned for a chest radiography image examination. The processing unit is configured to analyse the received sequence of depth images to determine a change of depth values inside one or more region-of-interests (ROIs) overtime that represents a respiratory motion of the patient, and to determine a breathing signal based on the determined change of depth values inside the one or more ROIs over time. The output unit is configured to provide the determined breathing signal.

Abstract: A physiological signal measurement device is disclosed. In some implementations, the physiological signal measurement device includes a fixing element, a rack, a first sensor, and a second sensor. The fixing element is configured to be fixed on a limb of a user. The rack is configured to engage the fixing element and includes a first end and a second end distal to the first end. The first sensor is disposed on the first end of the rack. The sensor is disposed on the second end of the rack. The first end of the rack has a first stiffness, the second end of the rack has a second stiffness, and the first stiffness is higher than the second stiffness.

Abstract: An auscultatory sound analysis system that makes it possible to chronologically understand qualitative changes in an auscultatory sound from an auscultation device that contributes to telemedicine avoiding medical practice involving users' close contact, in medical care having a possibility of a contact infection such as COVID-19. The auscultatory sound analysis system converts the auscultatory sound into digital data, further performing a spectrogram conversion, and chronologically outputting, along a time axis, strengths of a signal component at a specific frequency or in a specific frequency range. The system thereby makes it possible to output, to transfer data of, and to display quantitative and temporal changes in high-pitch crepitations caused by interstitial pneumonia from COVID-19 and to thus understand a development status of the disease.

Abstract: A system and method for determining position information for a device within a body of a subject. The device outputs and/or routes an acoustic signal with a frequency of no more than 20 kHz, which is received by at least a first sensor, positioned externally to the body of the subject. A processing system receives the received signal from the sensor, obtains a value for one or more parameters of the received signal and processes the value(s) to determine position information for the device.

Abstract: Described and disclosed herein are various embodiments of methods and systems configured to rapidly measure, analyze and provide in, for example, an on-site and out-patient setting within a short period of time, one or more physical parameters associated with a one or more of a patient's carotid arteries. Some embodiments comprise at least one computing device, at least one portable handheld ultrasound device or probe operably connected to the at least one computing device, the portable handheld ultrasound device being configured to provide to the computing device as outputs therefrom a series of ultrasound image frames acquired from the one or more of the patient's carotid arteries, and a display or monitor operably connected to the at least one computing device and configured to visually display to a user results generated by the at least one computing device.

Abstract: An ultrasound imaging system may analyze motion of landmarks in a temporal sequence of image frames to determine mobility of one or more landmarks. In some examples, the sequence of image frames may be analyzed by one or more artificial intelligence models to detect landmarks and generate flow fields for the detected landmarks. The flow fields may be analyzed to determine the isotropy of the movement of the landmarks. The isotropy analysis may be used to generate a quantitative mobility index.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ultrasound system (10) comprising a first non-invasive ultrasound probe (14) configured to acquire first ultrasound data having a first field of view; a second invasive ultrasound probe (16) configured to acquire second ultrasound data having a second field of view which is different from the first field of view; a tracking unit (30) configured to determine tracking data comprising a position and orientation of the first non-invasive ultrasound probe (14) relative to the second invasive ultrasound probe (16); and a registration unit (32) configured to register the second field of view into the first field of view based on the tracking data.

Abstract: An image-free ultrasound system comprises ultrasound transducers, an ultrasound module, flow restrictors, a pulse detection module, and a measurement module. The ultrasound transducers are positioned at arteries to generate first signals based on blood flow and pulse propagation in the arteries. The ultrasound module is in communication with each ultrasound transducer to generate characteristic waves based on the generated first signals at the ultrasound transducers. The flow restrictors at the arteries restrict blood flow and to generate second signals based on the blood flow in the arteries. The pulse detection module is in communication with each flow restrictor to generate pulse waves. The measurement module is in communication with the ultrasound module and the pulse detection module to receive the generated characteristic waves and the pulse waves respectively, where the early vascular health markers are measured by the measurement module based on the characteristic waves and the pulse waves.

Abstract: In an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and a control method of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus of the present invention, a mode setting unit that sets association between each of a landscape posture and a portrait posture, and each of a search mode and an analysis mode. A posture sensor detects whether a posture of the apparatus main body is the landscape posture or the portrait posture, a mode switching unit switches a display mode between the search mode and the analysis mode on the basis of the posture of the apparatus main body and the association, and an information generation unit generates information for the search mode or information for the analysis mode, as information for the display mode. A display control unit displays the ultrasound image and the information for the display mode on the monitor. As a result, in a case where blood vessel puncture is performed, information necessary for blood vessel puncture is switched and displayed according to the posture of the apparatus main body.

Abstract: An acoustic coupling device includes a base tape member having a hole, and a sensor side and a skin side each having an adhesive material thereon. The device further includes a tray removably attached to cover the skin side of the base tape member. The tray includes an indentation, which defines a concave face facing the hole, and a flat portion surrounding the indentation. The device further includes an ultrasound transferring gel disposed in the indentation, and a removable protective liner configured to cover the sensor side of the base tape member.

Abstract: A medical ultrasound system that includes an ultrasound probe and an accessory interface apparatus configured to optionally couple with any medical device or system to enhance the functionality of the ultrasound system. The accessory apparatus exchanges data with the probe and receives power from the probe. The accessory apparatus includes processors and logic that governs its operation thereby adding functionality to the probe. The accessory apparatus receives input and provides output via any of a number of communication mechanisms, i.e., wireless, electrical, optical, inductive, RFID, IR, and the like. The optional accessories may add functionality to the probe, such as fiber optic shape sensing, obtaining electrical signals, obtaining bio-impedance measurements, tracking a needle, and determining the orientation of the probe. Additional accessories may include a needle guide, a triphalangeal support structure, or an acoustically transparent cap.