Provided are an ultrasound probe and an operating method of the ultrasound probe which can select a power transmission channel and/or a wireless power transmission mode that are most appropriate in an environment in which power transmission channels exist. The operating method of the ultrasound probe includes operations of obtaining a plurality of pieces of information about power transmission channels; displaying a power transmission channel list, based on the plurality of pieces of information about the power transmission channels; selecting a power transmission channel from the power transmission channel list; and receiving wireless power that is transmitted via the selected power transmission channel.

Apparatuses and methods are disclosed herein for securely docking portable ultrasound imaging devices and/or other medical equipment to stand heads and other support structures. In some embodiments, a portable imaging device can include a movable carrying handle that enables the user to easily secure the imaging device to a stand head by rotating the handle to engage one or more latch mechanisms on the stand head. The user can quickly remove the imaging device from the stand head for transport to another location by disengaging the one or more latches and rotating the handle in the opposite direction. If the new location lacks a stand head or other docking structure, the user can rotate the handle downwardly to act as a stand that elevates the rear portion of the device to facilitate use on a desktop or other surface.

A docking station for electrically charging and managing a thermal condition of an ultrasound probe is presented. The docking station includes a first charging unit magnetically coupled to an induction unit of the ultrasound probe and configured to charge at least one battery in the ultrasound probe. Further, the docking station includes a first cooling unit thermally coupled to a thermal unit of the ultrasound probe and configured to dissipate heat from the ultrasound probe.

An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes: an ultrasound image generation section that generates an ultrasound image from the reception signal obtained by an ultrasound probe; a panorama image generation section that stitches together a plurality of ultrasound images to generate a panorama image, the ultrasound images being successively acquired while the ultrasound probe is moved; a display processing section that causes a display section to display an object indicating information necessary for image diagnosis together with the ultrasound image or the panorama image; an acquisition section that acquires information on a moving speed of the ultrasound probe; and a display attribute setting section that changes a display attribute of a specific object which is at least one of objects in accordance with the information on the moving speed of the ultrasound probe.

Ultrasound imaging systems including transducer probes having wireless tags, and associated systems and methods, are described herein. For example, the wireless tags can store supplemental data about the transducer probes, and the ultrasound system can include a base unit configured to wirelessly communicate with nearby ones of the wireless tags to receive the supplemental data. The base unit can be further configured to display the transducer probes that are nearby. In some embodiments, the operator can filter or sort the displayed nearby transducer probes based on the supplemental data to identify a particular one of the nearby transducer devices that has one or more desired attributes.

An ultrasonic transducer system is provided. The ultrasonic transducer system includes a transducer body, wherein at least a portion of a surface of the transducer body includes a processed area. The processed area has a changed condition at the surface of the transducer body.

Described here are methods and systems for the manipulation of ovarian tissues. The methods and systems may be used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The systems and methods may be useful in the treatment of infertility associated with PCOS.

Embodiments of ultrasound utility station and methods for using the same are disclosed. In some embodiments, the method includes displaying a status of the ultrasound machine that indicates a location of the ultrasound machine and an amount of charge of a battery of the ultrasound machine, and displaying an additional status that indicates an additional location of the ultrasound utility station and one or more available ultrasound probes on the ultrasound utility station. After receiving a selection of an ultrasound probe of the available ultrasound probes and a user input that determines a schedule for said configuring the ultrasound machine, the method instructs the ultrasound utility station to charge the battery of the ultrasound machine and provide the ultrasound probe for transfer to the ultrasound machine.

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.

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of detachment structures, a detachment structure for a portable diagnostic ultrasound apparatus is disclosed, including: a top cover, a bottom housing, and a rechargeable battery, the top cover is detachably connected to the bottom housing, the bottom housing is installed with a fan, the bottom housing is installed with a battery PCB, the battery PCB is provided with a battery modular contact, and the top cover is provided with an opening for the battery modular contact to pass through. The solution facilitates detachable installation of the battery and the fan, and facilitates heat dissipation and maintenance.