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Methods and systems for predicting failures in X-ray tubes

US10753969B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2018
Grant dateAug 25, 2020
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J35/025
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present approach relates to generating one or both of a failure prediction indication for an X-ray tube or a remaining useful life estimate for the X-ray tube. In one implementation, a trained static tube model is used in estimating health (e.g., thickness) of the electron emitter of the X-ray tube, which in turn may be used in predicting remaining useful life of an electron emitter of the X-ray tube.

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