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transmitters and receivers move towards or
away from one another, runtime delays are
created. This can be exploited in medicine to
show movements of bodily fluids (e.g. blood).
Movements towards the ultrasonic transmit-
ter are usually overlaid in red, while move-
ments away from it are overlaid in blue (->
Colour Doppler).
(Source: Wikipedia)
This latest Ibex EVO generation is equipped
with a sealed 8.4” (approximately. 21.33 cm)
LED display and a backlit keyboard. The com-
plete digital image is always clearly visible
even in sunlight and shows unprecedented
quality for such a portable and robust ultra-
sound device. The device displays all modes
– B, B+M, PD and colour. The scanners are
portable and can operate independently of the
mains supply (battery operation). Weighing a
mere 2.8 kg, these ultrasound devices are true
lightweights that are ready for immediate use.
Their batteries supply power for more than
3 hours and can easily be replaced while the
device is in use. Since animals are examined
in their natural surroundings, the scanners
must function in harsh environments, both in
sunshine and rain as well as in dirty environ-
ments, and they must also be waterproof and
easy to clean.
Thanks to DuraScan technology, they are not
only shockproof and dustproof but also bio-
logically safe. In other words, they pose no
risk to the animals being examined. In addi-
tion to swift results and the high degree of
precision, the devices impress with their cost
efficiency and longevity (EVO converters have
survived 1.2 million load cycles in use). Vets
can check their results directly, thus saving
valuable time.
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Figure 2. Ultrasonic device analysing the health of a horse leg
Mouser: CY8CKIT-143A PSoC 4 Bluetooth module
minimizes design time for BLE development
Mouser Electronics is now shipping the CY8CKIT-143A PSoC 4 BLE
256K module from Cypress Semiconductor. This fully certified Bluetooth
Low Energymodule is an easy-to-use solution for creating a complete BLE
system with Bluetooth 4.2 features — data length extension, upgraded
privacy, and enhanced security — all of which are critical for Internet of
Things applications. The module’s compatibility with Cypress’s small-foot-
print (10×10×1.8mm) CYBLE-222014-01 Bluetooth 4.2 module makes it
ideal for medical, home automation, and wearables applications.
TME: IoT and wearables development platform
An interesting solution for designers specializing in wearable electronics
and Internet ofThings has just entered the market. NXP Semiconductors
and MikroElektronika jointly created the Hexiwear platform that trans-
forms the approach towards designing breadboards. The device has the
looks and size of a digital watch. However, it offers a far greater function-
ality than features commonly connected with smartwatch products. As a
complex, open project platform, Hexiwear allows you to create and test
your applications using six built-in sensors of the device.
IBASE collaborates with Microsoft to accelerate IoT solutions
IBASE Technology has joined Microsoft Azure Certified for Internet of
Things, ensuring customers get IoT solutions up and running quickly with
hardware and software that has been pre-tested and verified to work with
Microsoft Azure IoT services. Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT allows
businesses to reach customers where they are, working with an ecosystem
of devices and platforms, allowing for faster time to production.
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