Prediction methods and apparatus
US7606614B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/481
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method includes predicting a contrast bolus arrival time, and performing at least one of the following: a) automatically switching from a monitor phase to a scan phase at the predicted arrival time; and b) prompting a user to began a scan at the predicted arrival time.
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