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System and method for positioning an imaging device

US11452492B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 2020
Grant dateSep 27, 2022
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Expiry dateDec 26, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30012
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of positioning an imaging device relative to a patient, comprising positioning a reference marker adjacent a desired field of scan corresponding to an anatomical element of a patient; and causing an imaging device to align with the reference marker, based on tracking information received from a navigation system, the tracking information corresponding to the reference marker and a navigated tracker disposed on the imaging device.

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