Radiation-free position calibration of a fluoroscope
US11304621B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/376
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method includes registering a fluoroscopic imaging system and a position tracking system to a common frame of reference. A region of interest is marked in a patient body by the position tracking system. Using the common frame of reference, a field of view of the fluoroscopic imaging system is set such that the region of interest appears in the field of view.
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