Methods and systems are provided for audio devices with enhanced directional operations. A user of an audio system may be prompted to provide an audio input. Once received, the audio input may be processed, and based on processing of the audio input positioning related information associated with the user may be generated. Outputting of an audio output in the audio system may then be controlled based on the positioning related information. Controlling the outputting of the audio output may include configuring at least one audio output related parameter or function for optimizing directionality of the audio output based on the positioning related information.

A portable ultrasound probe is described having a mechanical transducer, rotating mirror and mirror motor. The transducer can be used for diagnostic imaging and procedural guidance imaging. The probe has a light weight design for easy one handed use, and can use external processors to provide proper image display with accompanying software.

The present invention is directed to a mounting device for a fish finding apparatus and, more particularly, to a motorized mounting device which includes an adjustable length pole used to mount a sonar transducer or other device an angler may be interested in mounting to the end of the pole that enters the water. The pole is used to spin the transducer or other apparatus in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction with a switch that is adapted to be operated by the angler's foot or a wireless remote. The spin speed may also be adjusted as desired by a variable speed switch. The mounting device is configured to be secured to a boat or mounted on a boat troll motor whereby the adjustable pole is secured and spins independent of the troll motor shaft.

A method includes: an arrangement step of arranging a phased array probe including a plurality of oscillators each of which is capable of emitting ultrasonic waves on an end surface of the rotor disc, in a parallel state in which the plurality of oscillators are arranged along a circumferential direction of the rotor disc; a first transmission step of emitting ultrasonic waves from the plurality of oscillators in the parallel state, while a timing of emitting the ultrasonic waves from each of the oscillators is controlled in a first emission pattern, and receiving reflection waves of the ultrasonic waves; and a second transmission step of emitting ultrasonic waves from the plurality of oscillators in the parallel state, while the timing of emitting the ultrasonic waves from each of the oscillators is controlled in a second emission pattern different from the first emission pattern, and receiving reflection waves of the ultrasonic waves.

The ultrasonic probe according to the present embodiment includes a first transducer set, a second transducer set and a transducer set supporter. The first transducer set arranges transducers in a direction parallel with an axis of the ultrasonic probe. The second transducer set arranges transducers on a plane substantially orthogonal to the axis. The transducer set supporter supports the first transducer set and the second transducer set, and is configured to pivot around the axis.

An ultrasound probe may include a mechanical transducer and a probe housing. The mechanical transducer may be rotatable about an axis. The mechanical transducer may be operable to acquire ultrasound image data at one or more rotational positions of a plurality of rotational positions. The probe housing may include a probe cap covering the mechanical transducer. The mechanical transducer may be directed toward the probe cap at each of the plurality of rotational positions. The probe cap may include a defined structure having a first thickness and a remainder portion having a second thickness different than the first thickness. In various embodiments, at least a portion of the defined structure is at a center section of the probe cap corresponding with a center rotational position of the mechanical transducer.

Methods and systems are provided for audio devices with enhanced directional operations. A user of an audio system may be prompted to provide an audio input. Once received, the audio input may be processed, and based on processing of the audio input positioning related information associated with the user may be generated. Outputting of an audio output in the audio system may then be controlled based on the positioning related information. Controlling the outputting of the audio output may include configuring at least one audio output related parameter or function for optimizing directionality of the audio output based on the positioning related information.

A loudspeaker assembly enabled with means to control the directivity of sound emitted from the loudspeaker and the use of such an assembly in audio rendering equipment. The inventive assembly includes an acoustic lens having movable mechanical means enabling controlled directivity of the sound emitted from the loudspeaker by moving one or more of the movable mechanical means from a first position to a second position.

A sensor device includes: a probe body having a first end and a second end, the probe body defining a probe cavity within the probe body; a sensor located at the first end of the probe body, the sensor having a sensor surface in sensory communication with the probe cavity defined within the probe body; a permanent magnet located adjacent the second end of the probe body and at least partially circumscribing the probe cavity defined within the probe body; an isolating boundary portion located between the permanent magnet and a surface of the object of interest and having a passage formed therethrough, the passage in communication with the probe cavity defined within the probe body.

Devices and methods for obtaining a real-time, three-dimensional image of a body part, particularly a blood vessel. A catheter has a chamber in its tip. The chamber contains an ultrasound transducer and reflector which generally face each other and rotate about a common axis. The transducer element on the transducer and the reflective face on the reflector are both tilted off-axis. The difference in angular velocity generally creates a phase shift between the transducer and the reflective face. The phase shift allows the transducer and the reflective face to actively scan a three-dimensional volume that is generally bounded interiorly by a hyperboloid and exteriorly by the effective range of the ultrasound beam. The transducer and reflector may rotate at constant speeds or nonconstant speeds as well in the same direction or in opposite directions.