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Image quality vascular uniformity evaluation method and apparatus

US6979124B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2003
Grant dateDec 27, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2023

Classification

  • 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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