System and method for patient positioning during a medical imaging procedure
US11020022B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/742
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a positioning system suitable for use in an imaging system. The positioning system may include one or more cameras configured to capture images or videos of an imaging object and surrounding environment thereof for ROI targeting or patient position recognition. The positioning system may also include one or more position probes and sources configured to determine an instant location of an imaging object or an ROI thereof in a non-contact manner.
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