Safety mechanisms for close range tomographic scanning machine and methods of use
US11337660B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/467
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In some embodiments, a safety system for a close range scanning machine inhibits collision of moving detector heads with a patient or other object. For example a proximity sensor and/or a collision sensor may guide to bring the head close enough to a patient and/or warn to prevent a collisions and or reduce impact. Parts that are in that are in the FOV of the detector may be transparent to the detected signal and/or uniformly affect the signal, facilitating identification of the source of the signal from the detector. In some embodiments, a dynamic motion restrictor is set during scanning according to the desired scanning position and/or the position of the patient. In some embodiments, a motion restrictor acts to prevent unbalanced motions.
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