Patient couch with a control system and method for controlling the patient couch
US10290373B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/22
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient couch with a control system and a method for controlling the patient couch are provided. The control system is based on a three-dimensional (3D) camera for recording first 3D images of a recording area. The 3D camera is attached to the patient couch. An image processing unit for identifying at least one control gesture in the first 3D images allows a safe and fast control of the x-ray device. In order to carry out the control, the control system includes a control unit with a motor for controlling a movement of the patient couch based on the first control gesture.
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