System and method for monitoring a computed tomography imaging system
US10677943B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/035
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A diagnostic system for monitoring a status of a CT system includes at least one radiation detector configured to monitor a CT component and generate signals representing measurement data associated with the CT component. The system also includes a diagnostic computer device in communication with the detector. The device is configured to receive an electrical signal from the detector and identify a first frequency in the electrical signal. The device is also configured to compare the first frequency in the electrical signal to a first reference frequency stored in memory. The first reference frequency is at least partially indicative of a first mechanical status of the CT component. The device is further configured to determine that the first frequency in the electrical signal is substantially similar to the first reference frequency and, in response, determine that the CT system has the first mechanical status.
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