Process and system for detecting and correcting errors in an MRI scan process
US7116106B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/54
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An MRI pulse sequence control system includes a pulse sequence controller, a controller, and a performance monitor module. The pulse sequence controller generates pulse sequence control data. The controller controls scanner devices according to the control data. The performance monitor module monitors performance of the controller during an MRI scanning procedure and provides controller performance information to the pulse sequence controller. The pulse sequence controller modifies the control data in response to the controller performance information. The controller responds to the control data during the MRI scanning procedure. A process for detecting errors in an MRI scan process includes monitoring performance of the controller during the MRI scanning procedure. Controller performance information is provided to the scanning pulse sequence controller. Control data generated by the scanning pulse sequence controller is modified in response to the controller performance information. The controller responds to the control data during the MRI scanning procedure.
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