Image quality vascular uniformity evaluation method and apparatus
US6979124B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/583
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for providing an image quality test and reporting method for x-rays that allows a field engineer to effectively maintain and troubleshoot vascular imaging systems produced by all manufactures. In general, the method and apparatus of the present invention provides for a test stand, a plurality of x-ray test phantoms (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70) and a computer program for data entry, analysis and storage of the test results.
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