# Micro-Medical Tests Signos Personal Ultrasound by Signostics Holds 20,000 Images By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-06-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signos-personal-ultrasound-by-signostics References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2009/06/02/signos-portable-ultrasound-billed-as-worlds-smallest/) & [signosticsmedical](http://www.signosticsmedical.com/product.html) Signostics' Signos [Personal Ultrasound](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfly-network) is the latest in medical testing. Signos weighs about half a pound and is about the size of a PDA. The small size of this ultrasound system will allow [smaller clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-imaging-systems) to do a wider range of testing for their patients. Signos also comes with microSD memory that can hold up to 20,000 images. Signos has already been [FDA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasound-imaging1) approved in the U.S. **Implications** - It's a technology-infused, DIY world where procedures and tasks that may have once required a professional are now achievable via machine. Smart phones, handheld devices, apps and search engines are changing the way humans interact as professionals and clients across many industries such as science, research and medicine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Portable Ultrasound Technology:** There is a growing trend for more portable and convenient medical testing equipment such as Signostics' Signos Personal Ultrasound, allowing for more on-the-go testing. - **Microsd Memory Integration:** Integrating microSD memory into medical equipment like Signos Personal Ultrasound opens up new possibilities for archiving and organizing medical images for both professionals and patients. - **Consumer Empowered Medical Testing:** The growth of DIY medical testing technology such as Signos Personal Ultrasound is empowering patients to take charge of their own health and wellness and is disrupting the traditional healthcare delivery model. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** The Signos Personal Ultrasound's miniaturized design has the potential to disrupt the traditional healthcare delivery model by enabling more convenient and cost-effective testing for smaller clinics and remote locations. - **Medical Imaging:** Medical imaging industries could explore new possibilities with Signostics' microSD memory enabled Signos Personal Ultrasound as it provides easy archiving and sharing of medical images. - **Diagnostic Testing:** Signostics Signos Personal Ultrasound opens up opportunities in the diagnostic testing industry for faster and more efficient testing, empowering consumers to take charge of their own health and wellness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Ultrasound Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-ultrasound.md) - [Pet-Friendly Portable Ultrasound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-ultrasound-system.md) - [Advanced Veterinary Ultrasound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veterinary-ultrasound-system.md) - [Pebble-Shaped Urine Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uscan.md) - [Ultrasound Massage Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-skincare-co.md) - [Low-Cost Portable MRI Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-mri-machine.md) - [Accessible Ultrasound Imaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasound-imaging1.md) - [Card-Sized ECG Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kardiamobile-card.md) - [Handheld Glucose Monitoring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intuity-medical.md)