Intuitive Ultrasonic Imaging System and Related Method Thereof

Abstract

A hand held ultrasonic instrument ( 10 ) is provided in a portable unit that performs C-Mode imaging and collects 3D image data. In a preferred embodiment a transducer array ( 60 ), display unit ( 20 ), beamformer ( 40 ), power system, and image processor are integrated in one enclosure weighing less than three pounds. In operation, the portable unit is scanned across a target and the displayed image is conveniently presented to the operator whereby the displayed image corresponds exactly to the target, or a scaled fashion if desired.

1 . An ultrasonic imaging system capable of producing C-Mode images and/or collecting 3D image data of a target, said system comprising:
 a housing;   a transducer array disposed on said housing;   a display unit disposed on said housing, wherein said transducer and said display unit is integrated with the housing; and   a beamformer in communication with said system;   
     
     
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