Voice controlled x-ray diagnostics installation
US4807273A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 1987 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/548
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An x-ray diagnostics installation has motor-actuatable adjustable supports for various components which are operated by signals from a central control computer to selectively position the components with respect to an examination subject. The central control computer has an input connected to a microphone through a voice processor so that voice commands can be used to initiate and stop positioning of the components in various directions. The central control computer is also connected to a display through a graphics processor, so that the relative positions of all of the components and the examination subject can be visually presented.
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