Imaging apparatus and method for the operation thereof
US7436927B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/5235
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An imaging apparatus has an examination space in which a region of an examination subject to be examined can be positioned as well as an optical image acquisition sensor, which is provided to acquire a surface of the examination subject in the examination space and which is linked with an evaluation unit such that acquired surface data are provided as control information for controlling an image acquisition unit, in particular an x-ray device.
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