Image compression for x-ray imaging devices
US11364008B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/3283
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Image compression techniques and image handling and display methods that can be used with imaging devices, including X-ray devices, are described in this application. In particular, this application describes a real-time imaging method by providing a portable x-ray imaging device containing an internal power source and an internal power supply, capturing a first x-ray image using the x-ray imaging device, compressing the first x-ray image using a compression process performed by a processor located within the portable x-ray imaging device and then wirelessly transmitting the compressed first x-ray image to a display device, capturing a second x-ray image using the x-ray imaging device, compressing the second x-ray image using the processor and then wirelessly transmitting the compressed second x-ray image to the display device; and then displaying the first and second x-ray images on the display device at a frame rate of more than about 8 frames per second.
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