Method and system of aligning x-ray detector for data acquisition
US7581885B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/4405
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system of aligning an x-ray detector and x-ray tube for data acquisition are presented. The x-ray detector and x-ray tube are equipped with transmitters and receivers designed to provide feedback relating to the orientation, spacing, and general position thereof. In this regard, a user can effectively and efficiently position the x-ray tube and x-ray detector relative to one another for data acquisition.
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