System and method for a LIDAR guided patient positioning apparatus for a computed tomography system
US12426841B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/465
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method includes receiving data acquired with a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) scanning system physically coupled to a computed tomography (CT) imaging system of a subject to be imaged disposed on a cradle of a table, wherein the table is configured to move the subject into and out of a bore of a gantry of the CT imaging system. The method also includes generating a multi-dimensional avatar of the subject representing a topography of the subject. The method further includes causing display of the multi-dimensional avatar positioned on the cradle that represents a current position of the subject on the display, wherein the display is disposed adjacent the table within view of the subject. The method even further includes providing instructions on the display to enable the subject to guide themselves to a target position on the cradle for a CT scan with the CT imaging system.
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