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Method for the operation of an MR tomography apparatus

US6529762B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 2000
Grant dateMar 4, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/055
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a method for the operation of a MR tomography apparatus the MR tomography apparatus determines anatomical landmarks in the examination subject on the basis of a specific diagnostic interrogatory prescribed by the user. Measuring parameters for following MR measurements are defined automatically on the basis of these landmarks.

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