System and method for notification of imaging mode of X-ray imaging system
US12285282B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/4405
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment of the disclosure, a system and method for providing an indication of the mode of operation of an X-ray imaging system operable in a fixed mode or an automatic optimization of parameter (AOP) mode, and an operational mode indication system including at least one of a visual indicator and an audio indicator. The selection of an operational mode for the X-ray system enables a control processing unit to activate the operational mode indication system in a first manner and in a second manner at least during the operation of the radiation source and the detector to provide an indication of a current mode of operation of the imaging system, wherein the first manner is readily discernable from the second manner.
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