US Patent No: 5,897,498

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Ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system with electronic message communications capability

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Abstract

An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system is provided which is capable of sending and receiving electronic messages directly from the user interface of the ultrasound system. This capability permits physicians to send messages, reminders, and diagnostic examination instructions directly to ultrasonographers using the system. The system operator is also able to call a physician to an ultrasound exam by means of an electronic message. Electronic messages can also be used to send and receive diagnostic reports and images, to retrieve diagnostic information such as the system presets for a particular type of ultrasonic examination, and to send and receive information from a hospital information system.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
ATL ULTRASOUNDBOTHELL, WA68

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Canfield, II Earl M Snohomish, WA 2 106
Dickerson, Kenneth Lynnwood, WA 3 103
Lauder, David Lewistown, PA 1 62
Quistgaard, Jens Ulrich Seattle, WA 6 149
Roncalez, Pascal Bellevue, WA 9 589
Roundhill, David N Bothell, WA 35 589
Wood, Michael A Bothell, WA 18 664

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