Automated setting of technic factors for x-ray examinations
US4403337A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 1981 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05G1/46
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is automated setting of x-ray technic factors (KV, MA and exposure time) on the basis of (a) automated determination of the thickness of the patient part to be imaged by a non-contact, sonic ranging system, (b) push button selection for the type of examination, and (c) push button selection for the type of patient physique. The automatically determined technic factors and/or thickness are displayed to allow for manual override, and other failsafe features are provided as well.
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