Patent Issued for System and method for utilizing a single ultrasound imaging device to simultaneously measure a maternal heart rate and fetal heart rates of multiple fetuses (USPTO 12070352).

GE Precision Healthcare LLC has been issued a patent for a system and method that utilizes a single ultrasound imaging device to simultaneously measure the heart rates of multiple fetuses and the maternal heart rate. The patent describes how ultrasound devices can be used to produce images and monitor heart rates, but the use of multiple transducers can be uncomfortable for the patient. The system described in the patent uses a single wearable transducer that can be positioned on the abdomen and is coupled to a computing device. The system utilizes different algorithms to focus on each fetus and maintain monitoring without having to reposition the transducer. This technology provides a more comfortable experience for patients and avoids the need for multiple bulky transducers. [Extracted from the article]