Ultrasound imaging system apparatus and method with ADC saturation monitor

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PATENT NO 9848851
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14047947

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An ultrasound imaging system and method employs hardware and/or software to monitor values indicative of analog-to-digital converter (ADC) saturation for each channel as a function of depth. Any of a number of actions may be performed based on the monitored values. For example, analog amplification or TGC may be adjusted to enhance the use of a dynamic range of ADCs while reducing or eliminating ADC saturation. A TGC profile may be adjusted. An alert may be provided. A power consumption may be adjusted.

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  • FUJIFILM SONOSITE, INC.

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Duffy, Thomas M Snohomish, US 11 179
Kaplan, Mitchell Lake Forest Park, US 6 91
Lundberg, Andrew K Woodinville, US 8 162

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