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Voice activated diagnostic imaging control system

US7016469B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateJul 23, 2004
Grant dateMar 21, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H30/20
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical examination suite is described. In one example embodiment, the suite comprises an exam room having a microphone and at least a portion of a medical imaging system therein. A microphone sensitivity zone is located in the exam room. The suite further comprises a control room adjacent the exam room and having a video monitor and controls for the imaging system therein, and an equipment room having a computer therein. The computer is coupled to the microphone and to the video monitor and controls for the imaging system.

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