Philips Image Guided Therapy Corporation

Cesar Perez

Joseph James Hoffman

Samuel Sidney Rhodes

Alfons Wouter Groenland

David H Burkett

Arjen Van Der Horst

Derk Reefman

Gerald Lea Litzza

Asher Cohen

Alberto Fazzi

Systems, devices, and methods for intraluminal ultrasound imaging are provided. An intraluminal ultrasound imaging system may include a patient interface module (PIM) in communication with an intraluminal device comprising an ultrasound imaging component and positioned within a body lumen of a patient. The PIM may receive ultrasound echo signals from the intraluminal device, transmit the ultrasound echo signals along a differential signal path, and digitize the ultrasound echo signals. The PIM may transmit the ultrasound wirelessly to a processing system. The PIM may be powered with a wireless charging system, such as an inductive charging system.

Patient interface module (PIM) powered with wireless charging system and communicating with sensing device and processing system

Intraluminal medical devices, systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, an intraluminal medical system includes a handheld interface device in communication with an intraluminal device to be positioned within a body lumen of a patient. The intraluminal device includes a sensor configured to obtain physiology data associated with the body lumen. The handheld interface device includes a housing sized and shaped for handheld use, a controller core disposed within the housing and configured to control a plurality of sensor types respectively associated with a plurality of intraluminal devices, a computing core disposed within the housing, and a first display integrated in the housing. The controller core is operable to identify the sensor of the intraluminal device, and control the sensor to obtain the physiology data associated with the body lumen. The computing core is operable to process the physiology data using instructions associated with the identified sensor, wherein the computing core is further operable to process physiology data associated with the plurality of sensor types respectively using a plurality of modality specific instructions; and generate a graphical representation based on the physiology data. The first display is operable to display the graphical representation based on the physiology data.

Handheld medical interface for intraluminal device and associated devices, systems, and methods

A sensing system includes a patient interface module (PIM) communicatively disposed between a processing system and a sensing device configured to obtain measurement data associated with a body of a patient while positioned within the body, the sensing device comprising a memory, wherein the patient interface module comprises: a controller operable to: read data stored on the memory of the sensing device using a first signal voltage; and write to the memory to disable further operation of the sensing device using a second signal voltage; and a voltage switch configured to selectively output the first signal voltage or the second signal voltage.

Intraluminal device reuse prevention with patient interface module and associated devices, systems, and methods

An extension cable is adapted for use in an intravascular ultrasound system. It has a first connector, for connecting to a catheter and a second connector for connecting to a patient interface module. A cable arrangement provides power transmission, data transmission and data signal processing (amplification or regeneration) between the first and second connectors. The extension cable enables sterility to be maintained in a workflow in a time efficient and easy manner as the catheter to extension cable connection may remain in a sterile environment.

Intravascular ultrasound imaging

A wireless intraluminal imaging device and an associated system are provided. In one embodiment, the wireless intraluminal imaging device includes a flexible elongate member including a proximal portion and a distal portion; an ultrasound imaging component coupled to the distal portion of the flexible elongate member; a cable coupled to the ultrasound imaging component and extending along the flexible elongate member; and a wireless communication component coupled to the proximal portion of the flexible elongate member, the wireless communication component in communication with the ultrasound imaging component via the cable. The wireless communication component wirelessly transmits ultrasound echo signals collected by the ultrasound imaging component to an image processing system via a wireless link for image generation at the image processing component.

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Roseville, CA, United States of America

Cesar Perez