Stand-up patient handling system control kiosk and controller
US7327863B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/3806
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for magnetic resonance imaging are provided. The apparatus desirably comprises an MRI magnet subsystem and a control kiosk spatially separate from the MRI subsystem. The control kiosk may be advantageously located inside or outside the shielded room housing the MRI subsystem. The method comprises the steps of providing a control kiosk spatially separate from the MRI subsystem and positioning and viewing a patient within a patient-receiving space of the main subsystem. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus comprising a relay having a power input and power output connected to a power supply of an actuator control unit is provided.
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