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We are pleased to introduce ProSound α10 Ver.7.0 into the market. The performance
of ProSound α10 has been improved including newly released functions like
Trapezoidal Scan with the linear probes, Spatial Compound Scan with the convex
probes, Image Optimizer function for B-mode image and so on. The essence of these
upgrades is mentioned below as well as short remarks on the clinical settings.
z Wider view field of image using Trapezoidal Scan with the linear
probes.
z Multi Slice Imaging display and Flow 3D function are available with
the 3D/4D probes.
C. Improvements
1. Image Adjustment
a. The AIP function to adjust the AIP LEVEL is added (there are 6
selections).
b. Default position of Auto1P (Focus) is possible to set on the Preset.
c. The velocity range of spectrum Doppler is expanded for “pulse by
pulse” setting on the Triplex display mode.
c. The direct select function is available for “DDM” (Dual Display Mode).
d. The synchronized search function is added on the DDM.
It is working at the preset of Monitor Cine Memory proportion “1:1”.
e. The data on the cine memory is not erased when the Manual Flash
function is activated.
f. To keep the selected MI value for transmitting power is possible even if
the position of focus is moved.
g. The value of each step of Monitor Level can be changed evenly by 5%.
h. The value of Monitor GAIN can be changed from +/-30 to +/-40.
3. RT3D
a. Addition of MSI (Multi Slice Imaging) Mode: RT-3D option
(SOP-ALPHA10-4)
MSI Mode is useful to observe multi slice images together to
check the organ at once.
b. Addition of Flow 3D Mode: option (SOP-ALPHA10-35)
It is possible to observe flow information on the 3D image.
c. The data transfer on AVM (Auto Volume Measurement) is
improved.
It is possible to transfer the data result of AVM for other kind of
measurements.
d. The volume rate of 3D/4D image is improved up to 30 vols/sec.
e. The Vol Cutter function is added.
f. The selection of Depth Attenuation is modified.
g. The selection of Scan angle is added.
h. The 3D View Guide function is added.
i. The Image Resolution function is added.
4. eFLOW
a. Additional compatible probes (UST-5296 & ASU-1012)
5. ET & FMD
a. Data analysis program will be directly booted up from thumbnail
display screen.
b. The display of Vessel diameter is possible on the data acquisition
screen at ET and WI mode.
c. Acquire time for ET and WI is expanded up to 30 seconds or 20
beats.
d. The zoom function for wave form of vessel diameter change is
expanded on the data acquisition screen.
e. The memory function for measurement condition is added at the
DICOM data store.
f. The Manual Measurement function is added on the wave form of
vessel diameter change at ET function.
g. The polarity reverse function is added to detect the R-wave on
ECG. (ET and FMD)
h. The function to expand the wave form of vessel diameter change
is added. (ET and FMD)
i. The function to cancel the R-wave on ECG is added. (ET and FMD)
j. The setup method for the manual AI value is changed. (ET, FMD
and WI)
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6. EFV
a. The Flow, Power Flow and eFlow mode are added on the EFV
image. (Neither directional Power Flow nor directional eFlow mode
will be available on this EFV function.)
8. File Archive
a. AVI codex: “Motion-JPEG AVI” is added.
b. The graphics on the line data viewer are added.
c. To transfer the line data to the server is possible.
d. The seeking bar to playback the data acquired by DV-800 is
displayed.
e. The image format is memorized to store the data for export
function.
f. It is possible to set the time limit to detect the R-wave for
capturing the motion image at ECG synchronized acquisition
mode.
g. It is possible to clear the space of cine memory at the data
acquisition by the manual store switch, and then stopped the
acquisition of data automatically when the cine memory becomes
full.
h. The “Time Counter” display is available in playing back the line
data. (Except for cine playback)
i. To capture and store the single frame image from the “Video Clip”
images is possible.
j. To adjust the imaging parameter is possible in playing back the
line data.
k. The automatic data erasing function for stored data in the HDD is
available at scheduled time.
l. The display format corresponding to Teaching File (excluding
patient data) is added.
m. It is possible to support to make a Beep sound manually at the
time to finish Video Clip.
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9. Display
a. The display icon to show the active condition for the following
function: “BbH” for Broad band harmonics, “SCI” for Spatial
compound imaging and “AIP” for Adaptive imaging processing is
available on the monitor.
b. It is possible to select the frequency display for Transmitting and
Receiving at tissue harmonic echo (THE) and contrast harmonic
echo (CHE).
c. The velocity scale to find turning velocity is displayed on the color
bar at the directional Power Flow and the directional eFlow.
d. The L & R indication on the Body mark display is possible.
e. The number of registration for the Body mark display is increased
from 15 to 45.
10. DICOM
a. Structured Reporting
Structured Reporting is added for Abdominal application.
b. The format Monocrom 2 is added. (only on the preset)
c. The format RGB Pixel is added. (only on the preset)
11.Measurements
(General items)
a. SR (Structure Report) for Abdominal measurement is added.
b.CSV formatted file output function for Abdominal and Urology
calculation results is added.
c. Font size to display the measurement result is selectable.
d. The digit number to display the result of measurement is expanded.
(only for Distance measurement)
e. The function of data shift for the measurement is added.
f. The function for Report printout is improved.
① The Black and White digital printer is connectable.
② “None” display of the Signature is selectable.
D. Upgrade Kits
The printer driver and new released probe parameters are included.
4. Optional items
Following Optional items are newly added.
z Flow 3D, SOP-ALPHA10-35 (it is necessary to work with RT-3D
function to activate this function. Therefore, it is required the
“EU-9102” and “SOP-ALPHA10-4” for Light version. Additionally,
PM-A10-H013 is also required to upgrade from S/N: M00101 to
M01870.)
Flow 3D function does not work without this kit.
In case main unit lower than S/N: M01352 has CPU EP496000, it is
necessary to change the PC board with PM-A10-H012 option, and
then upgrade to the ver.7.0.2 using M-A10-S702EXP/USA/CAN
-H10. to make the high performance of 3D processing.
E. Notes:
Additional Upgrade information for the unit which is already shipped.
z For Flow 3D:
PM-A10-H013 is additionally required: For M00101 to M01870.
(Additional Notes)
The new function makes the data on the local HD automatically
eliminated after the certain period.
It is working without any notice to the operator for the system.
Therefore please be careful to setup this function to “ON”.
The factory default is “OFF” condition.
An error is caused when 3D volume data set is reconstructed on the
ProSound alpha 10 Ver.6.*.* and before with the data acquired by
SSD3500/SSD4000/ProSound alpha5.
However, it is fixed after the Ver.7.0.
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Special Note:
ProSound α10 of which serial number is M01706 or higher (Front-End PC board,
EP495000HH is incorporated) requires to connect optional Mechanical Scanning Probe
Connection Unit, EU-9124 instead of former EU-9109. This is mentioned in the
specifications of ProSound α10 Ver.7.0.
Y. Kiyomura
General Manager
International Marketing and Sales Dept.
YK/Kk/ims
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The resolution for near field of UST-52101 is improved on the THE setting “High”.
However, the global image quality on this probe is not widely changed. Other than
“High” condition, there is no merit to change the parameters.
E. Auto Angle Correction for spectrum Doppler using Color Doppler display
This is the function to adjust the Doppler angle for spectrum display by using the
Color Doppler image. It is using the Color Doppler information, therefore the
information will not be correctly displayed in the following cases.
z No flow display on the image. It is not possible to estimate the direction of the
flow when the Color Doppler information is not displayed on the image even
though the switch is activated.
G. Image Optimizer
This is the function to adjust B-mode gain automatically by pushing one switch.
Image Optimizer
ON
G. Trapezoidal Scan
It is shown an angle of sector part and shift the size of linear display on the table.
The EFV function makes a focus and collects the information in the middle of the
image, therefore if there is a small Flow area and the position is out of middle
area, the width of image is automatically expanded till 60% when the EFV switch
is “ON”.
(Flow area: Not on the center) (Expand the area when EFV is ON)
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The spatial compound function is working for Convex array probes also.
At this moment, the following four probes are supported: UST-9130, 9135P, 9115
and ASU-1010.
STD Compound
STD Compound
The angles to show the compound image are presented on the table below.
However, the default preset for the angle is 10 degrees.
Model number of
Angle for compound image
probe
UST-9130 5°to 20°
UST-9135P 5°to 20°
UST-9115 5°to 15°
ASU-1010 5°to 15°
UST-5411
5°to 20°
UST-5412
UST-533
UST-534
UST-536
UST-547 5°to 15°
UST-567
UST-5543
UST-5548
UST-5712
5°to 10°
UST-5713T
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A vertical line or gap appears on the image when the side of probe is not well
touched to the body like the data below.
j. Flow 3D
It is possible to show the Flow 3D image at one volume data set when the 3D scan
function is used in Flow, Power Flow or eFlow mode. The 3D scan function is the
one volume data acquisition mode with slow scan.
The RT-3D option is required to integrate system with SOP-ALPHA10-35.
ProSound alpha10: SOP-ALPHA10-4 + SOP-ALPHA10-35
ProSound alpha10 Lite: SOP-ALPHA10-4 + EU-9102 + SOP-ALPHA10-35
If the high performance of 3D processing is required, it is necessary to change
the PC board with PM-A10-H012 option, and then upgrade to the ver.7.0.1
using PM-A10-S702EXP/USA/CAN-H10.
(Remarks)
The directional Power Flow and directional eFlow function are not supported.
The color map between standard B-mode with color Doppler display and Flow 3Dis
not synchronized.
FLOW
Color Map. Setting Changed the setting of Abdom from “D” to “A” to adjust
the color between CRT and LCD. (It is including the next
preset: Small Part, Breast, Prostate, Kidney,
Brachytherapy, Operation, Orthopedic and Hip Joint)
Edge Smooth Changed the setting from “Off” to “On” to reduce the
rough image on the edge of vessel. (Small Part, Breast,
Orthopedic and Hip Joint)
IP Select (Flow)
Smoothing Increased the setting to reduce the rough image. (Small
Part, Breast, Orthopedic and Hip Joint)
IP Select (Power)
Frame Corre, Smoothing Increased the setting to reduce the rough image. (Small
Part, Breast, Orthopedic and Hip Joint)
RT3D
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3D Zoom, Ref A, B & C Changed the magnification of the zoom because of the
size of LCD viewing monitor.
3D Zoom: 120 to 80% (for Abdomen, AbdomenH.F,
AbdomenD.P, Intestine, GYN, GYN-TV & Kidney)
120 to 100% (for OBST, Fetal Heart, Fetal Brain,
Placenta, OBST 3D & Small Part)
Ref A, B &C: 120 to 100% ( for Abdomen, AbdomenH.F,
AbdomenD.P, Intestine, OBST, Fetal Heart, Fetal Brain,
Placenta, OBST 3D, GYN, Kidney & Small Part)
There are described the modification points of Preset Default between CRT monitor
and LCD monitor on the ProSound alpha 10 Ver.7.0 below;
(It is only shown the different points from Ver.6.0)
1. Depth (CV/LN/PA)
Changed the depth of B-mode at the OBST-TV application, because the size of
image displayed on the LCD screen using the transvaginal probe is too large
compared to the previous system.
Object Preset: Abdomen, Abdomen H.F, Abdomen D.P, Intestine, OBST, OBST-TV,
Fetal Brain, Placenta, GYN, GYN-TV, Small Part, Breast, Prostate, Kidney,
Brachytherapy, Operation, Orthopedic and Hip Joint
Title Sub-title Default of Ver.6 Default of Ver.7
Flow Color Map, Setting Abdom D Abdom B
Object Preset: Abdomen, Abdomen H.F, Abdomen D.P, Intestine, GYN, GYN-TV
Title Sub-title Default of Ver.6 Default of Ver.7
RT3D1 3D Zoom 120% 80%
Ref A,B,C 120% 100%
Object Preset: OBST, Fetal Heart, Fetal Brain, Placenta, OBST 3D, Small Part,
Breast, Prostate, Kidney, Brachytherapy, Operation, Orthopedic and Hip Joint
Title Sub-title Default of Ver.6 Default of Ver.7
RT3D1 3D Zoom 120% 100%
Ref A,B,C 120% 100%
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4. Image setting:
Described the changed points for LCD monitor.
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