Dual fluoroscopy systems and methods
US7810996B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/0223
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for constructing a dual fluoroscopy system according to embodiments of the present invention includes providing a first c-arm and a second c-arm, each of which include an x-ray generator and an imaging device, synchronizing exposure timing of the two x-ray generators, decoupling the x-ray generators from the imaging devices and mounting them on a gantry system, aligning one x-ray generator with an imaging device and aligning the other x-ray generator with the other imaging device, and performing a calibration test to determine the dual fluoroscopy system configuration, and attaching a triggering and visualization device. An imaging system of the imaging device may be upgraded to permit faster data capture rates, according to embodiments of the present invention.
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