Diagnosing system for an x-ray source assembly
US7104690B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/586
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A diagnostic technique for an x-ray source. A system monitors existing conditions (e.g., tube current Y) in the source to track degradation of certain components to anticipate failure. Storage of past characteristics and reference characteristics is also provided for predicting failure and other operating conditions of the source. Communication techniques are provided for the monitoring and warning functions.
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