System and method for patient positioning
US11253171B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2040 |
Classification
- 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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