Zonare Medical Systems, Inc.

Zonaire Medical Systems, Inc.

Scott Franklin Smith

Glen W McLaughlin

David J Napolitano

Ting-Lan Ji

Wenkang Qi

Ching-Hua Chou

Larry Y L Mo

Brian Derek DeBusschere

Ian Felix

Feng Yin

Robert Stanson

Kathy S Jedrzejewicz

Thomas Jedrzejewicz

Kurt Sandstrom

Derek DeBusschere

Michael E Hayden

An ultrasound scanner is equipped with one or more fuzzy control units that can perform adaptive system parameter optimization anywhere in the system. In one embodiment, an ultrasound system comprises a plurality of ultrasound image generating subsystems configured to generate an ultrasound image, the plurality of ultrasound image generating subsystems including a transmitter subsystem, a receiver subsystem, and an image processing subsystem; and a fuzzy logic controller communicatively coupled with at least one of the plurality of ultrasound imaging generating subsystems. The fuzzy logic controller is configured to receive, from at least one of the plurality of ultrasound imaging generating subsystems, input data including at least one of pixel image data and data for generating pixel image data; to process the input data using a set of inference rules to produce fuzzy output; and to convert the fuzzy output into numerical values or system states for controlling at least one of the transmit subsystem and the receiver subsystem that generate the pixel image data.

Ultrasound imaging system parameter optimization via fuzzy logic

A portable ultrasound unit and docking cart for the unit are provided. When the portable unit is mounted to the docking cart, the docking cart transforms the portable unit into a cart-based system with enhanced features and functionality such as improved ergonomics, ease of use, a larger display format, external communications connectivity, multiple transducer connections, and increased data processing capabilities. A clinician display and patient display may be provided on the cart. Communications circuitry in the docking cart may be used to support communications between the docking cart's processor and external networks and devices. The docking cart may receive physiological signals such as cardiac signals and may use this information to synchronize ultrasound imaging operations with a patient's physiological condition. Adjustable user interface controls, data handling features, security features, power control functions, and thermal management capabilities may be provided in the docking cart.

Portable ultrasound unit and docking station

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Oak Creek, WI, United States of America

Scott Franklin Smith