Apparatus for solid state digital imager tracking radiography
US6302580A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/587
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A radiographic imaging system including a solid state x-ray imager is disclosed. An x-ray tube is supported in a vertical x-ray tube support system alternately or in addition to a overhead angulating x-ray tube support system. A solid state x-ray imager is supported in a wall stand alternately or in addition to an angulating table stand. Associated sensors sense the position of the solid state x-ray imager, and a position controller adjusts the position of the x-ray tube such that the x-ray tube is positioned at the center of the solid state x-ray imager. Readout circuitry receives the analog image from the solid state x-ray imager and transmits the corresponding digital information to a digital processor for image creation or manipulation. The digital image may than be displayed on a digital imager acquisition and display system.
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