A Powerful New Beam-former Technology for All Types of Ultrasound Machines
As ultrasound machines become more technologically advanced, so does the technology that goes into them, and one company is moving to the forefront creating solutions for the medical imaging industry. Samplify is a company based in Shenzhen, China, known for their wide range of optimized, high-performance medical imaging technology for OEMs.
In a recent press release, the company announced the launch of a new “beamforming” technology that will provide added flexibility for ultrasound machine OEMs. Their AutoFocus™ product will allow for a differentiated approach to creating the algorithms within software system design, and this product can be implemented within all types of ultrasound machines, from low-powered handhelds to cart-style ultrasound machines.
The biggest news about their new beam forming technology is how it allows for a phased array of imaging techniques within a variety of machine types, most of which could otherwise only afford a single algorithm due to power and cost constraints. With Samplify’s highly configurable platform, manufacturers of ultrasound machines can now take advantage of lower power usage and cost savings while differentiating their core product lines.
The new technology works by integrating an auto-focus engine that can refocus the ultrasound’s receiver automatically. This allows for images to be captured at different depths without the delay involved in recalculating and downloading data on the back-end computer. Using their QuadBeam feature, ultrasound machines made with this new beamforming technology can scan four scan-lines simultaneously, allowing for better lateral resolution and geometric definition. Not only will this innovation provide flexibility and speed for the customer, it will also consume up to 90% less power than FPGA devices.
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