Nuclear camera with open and flexible software architecture
US8324576B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H30/40
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A nuclear camera is provided with an open and flexible software architecture which enables users to readily understand, modify, and exchange data files. In a constructed embodiment the software architecture utilizes xml files which can be defined and read by a user using readily available tools and viewers. Both control data and image data can be formatted in this manner. An illustrated software architecture contains a directory of manufacturer-supplied xml control files, and a directory of user modified or created xml control files. This software architecture enables users to exchange protocol and image information over conventional communications networks such as the Internet.
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