Multiple imaging modality imaging apparatus
US10478137B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/0407
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An imaging apparatus includes a first imaging modality (1021), a second imaging modality (1022), wherein the first and second imaging modalities are in alignment with scanning zones for scanning an object or subject, and a third imaging modality (102N) which is selectively moveable between a first location (114) in which the third imaging modality is in alignment with the scanning zones for scanning the object or subject and a second location (122) in which the third imaging modality is outside of alignment with the scanning zones.
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