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Image diagnosis apparatus and power control method of an image diagnosis apparatus

US10048337B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2013
Grant dateAug 14, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/36
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Image diagnosis apparatus (20) generates image data of an object by using external electric power, and includes a charge/discharge element and a charge/discharge control circuit. The charge/discharge element is charged with the external electric power and supplies part of the consumed power of the image diagnosis apparatus by discharging. The charge/discharge control circuit controls charge and discharge of the charge/discharge element in such a manner that the charge/discharge element discharges in a period during which the consumed power is larger than a predetermined power amount and the charge/discharge element is charged in a period during which the consumed power is smaller than the predetermined power amount.

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