What
The M-Turbo features a rapid boot time of less than 15 seconds, sharp contrast resolution, high-quality imaging, high-bandwidth image data file transfer, and USB 2.0 peripheral support.
Hardware Specs:
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TMS320DM644x DSP-based SoC based on DaVinci technology
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Integrated 600-MHz C64x+DSP core and a 300-MHz ARM926 core.
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Custom ASICs, developed by SonoSite, for Ultrasound imaging and Control
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Who
Manufacturer:
SonoSite, Inc. is the world leader in hand-carried ultrasound, offering imaging performance typically found in costly ultrasound machines weighing more than 300 pounds in a system that is approximately the size and weight of a laptop computer. With over 40,000 systems sold since 1999, SonoSite products are known for exceptional performance, ease of use and durability.
Partner:
Texas Instruments partnered with SonoSite, providing DaVinci technology, a signal processing-based solution tailored for digital video applications that provides video equipment manufacturers with integrated processors, software, tools, and support to simplify the design process and accelerate innovation.
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How
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Platform Builder of Windows CE
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Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
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.NET Component Framework
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TMS320DM644x DSP-based SoC based on DaVinci technology
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Custom ASIC’s developed by SonoSite, for ultrasound imaging and control
The M-Turbo Portable Ultrasound leverages the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 operating system and .NET Framework, combined with Texas Instrument’s DaVinci technology.
For both the health professional and patient, the SonoSite M-Turbo provides the confidence of a portable device that can act fast, booting up in seconds to guide anesthesiologists for procedures or to expedite technicians’ capturing of images for quick diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Its wireless communication interface means images can reach specialists without delay.
The Microsoft OS and tools enabled rapid development of a user-friendly, smart, connected, and service-oriented device, including leveraging:
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Componentized OS for small footprint
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Connectivity for peripheral and local network access
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Wireless integration to connect to existing hospital and clinical networks over a LAN connection
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DirectX to drive high-speed multimedia and Windows Media Player integration for playback
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Full development scope to port kernel and create OEM Adaptation layer (OAL), boot loaders, USB, and Ethernet drivers
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Shared Source Code
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Parallel software and hardware development paths
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Core architecture road map that supports future products
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