Adaptive Ultrasonography Systems for Specialized Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept discloses an ultrasonography system designed for high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, high-noise environments, and remote areas. The system adapts to these specific operational environments, ensuring reliable and accurate ultrasonography.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent described a general ultrasonography system. However, it lacked specific adaptations for unique operational environments, resulting in potential limitations and inaccuracies. This inventive concept addresses these limitations by providing specialized solutions for high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, high-noise environments, and remote areas.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises an ultrasonography system with an ultrasound transducer array, a cable configured to be connected to the plurality of ultrasound transducers, and an outer coat designed to withstand specific environmental conditions. For high-security environments, the outer coat is tamper-resistant. For disaster relief situations, the system operates in low-light environments. For extreme weather conditions, the outer coat withstands extreme temperatures. For high-noise environments, the outer coat reduces electromagnetic interference. For remote areas, the system transmits data to a remote server for analysis.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation to specific operational environments, addressing the limitations of the original patent. The inventive step is the design of the outer coat and system components to withstand or operate in these unique environments.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include using different materials for the outer coat, varying the cable configuration, or integrating additional sensors to enhance system performance. Variations may include adapting the system for other specialized environments, such as high-altitude or underwater operations.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has commercial potential in industries such as healthcare, emergency response, and environmental monitoring. The market for specialized ultrasonography systems is growing, driven by the need for reliable and accurate imaging in diverse operational environments.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B8/445 |
| A | A61 | A61B8/12 |
| A | A61 | A61B8/4488 |
| A | A61 | A61B8/56 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,366 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ultrasonography system |
| Assignee(s) | FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. |