Alignment apparatus for imaging system using reflective element
US7806591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/588
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for aligning a radiation source with an image receiver has a first light source coupled to the radiation source and actuable to direct a first beam of light toward the image receiver and a second light source coupled to the radiation source and actuable to direct a second beam of light toward the image receiver. A reflector element is coupled to the image receiver and is disposed to form, when placed in the path of both first and second light beams, reflected light that indicates the relative alignment of the image receiver to the radiation source. The reflected light may form a pattern indicative of alignment.
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