Methods and systems for patient positioning in an imaging system
US8276225B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/0487
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems for patient positioning in an imaging system are provided. A palette for an imaging system is provided that includes a base portion movably connected to the imaging system and an extender portion removably connected to the base portion. The extender portion together with the base portion supports an object to be imaged by the imaging system.
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