Patent ID: 8876720

Claim:
A device for acquiring ultrasound-generated data from a patient, the device comprising: a securing system having an anchor; and a probe configured for connection to the securing system, the probe comprising: a base having an interfacing surface; an imaging mechanism having an ultrasound transducer, the imaging mechanism being adjustable relative to the base and configured to send and receive ultrasound signals along an imaging direction; and an adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the imaging mechanism relative to the base thereby adjusting the imaging direction, the adjustment mechanism comprising: a first adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the imaging mechanism about a first axis orthogonal to the interfacing surface, the first adjustment mechanism comprising an annular ring oriented parallel to and offset from the interfacing surface and having an orientation actuator having a motor, the orientation actuator operably coupled thereto for pivoting the imaging mechanism about the first axis; and a second adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the imaging mechanism about a second axis parallel to the interfacing surface, the second adjustment mechanism comprising a gear extending from the imaging mechanism and being positioned orthogonal to the interfacing surface and having a direction actuator having a motor, the direction actuator operably coupled thereto for pivoting the imaging mechanism about the second axis.