Retrofitable long-length digital radiography imaging apparatus and method
US8213572B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/588
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for obtaining a long-length x-ray image of a subject, has an x-ray source and a first sensor that generates a first signal that indicates termination of x-ray emission from the x-ray source. A digital radiography detector is energizable to generate image data after receiving x-ray emission from the x-ray source. A detector transport apparatus is actuable in accordance with the first signal to translate the digital radiography detector from at least a first detector position to a second detector position for generating image data at each detector position. A processor in communication with the digital radiography detector obtains the image data of the subject that is generated from the detector.
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