Sensors & Electronics
Macro Property Measurements
3-D Ultrasound Imaging for Telemedicine (123)
Problem: Need equipment to obtain medical ultrasound images in the field for analysis by on- and off-site doctors
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Interaction Mechanisms through Integrated Systems
PNNL Solution:
- Developed innovative approach based on 3-D data acquisition and "virtual ultrasound probe" that requires minimal training to use; included telemedicine capability
- Developed prototype in 4 months
- Fielded test by U.S.Army in European theater
- Discover magazineaward winner in 1997
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Ultrasonic technology; custom electronics and electromechanical devices; embedded software (data acquisition, transmission, and storage, visualization, user interface); network communications; system integration; packaging; overall system design.
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Contact: Rik Littlefield
