The use of any micro-mechanical component in an ultrasound system is disclosed. In particular, the use of micro-relays, micro-switches and inductors in the transducer probe head, in the transducer connector, coupled with the system transducer connector(s) or anywhere else in the system. In an ultrasound...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US6605043?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6605043 - Diagnostic medical ultrasound systems and transducers utilizing micro-mechanical components
