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Radiation imaging system

US8723131B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 31, 2010
Grant dateMay 13, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B42/02
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A radiation imaging system includes a portable electronic cassette having a first cable that includes at least one of a signal line and a power line and is provided with a first connector for connecting to another connector, the electronic cassette being configured to acquire an image based on radiation transmitted through an object; a controller having a second cable that includes at least one of a signal line and a power line and is provided with a second connector for connecting to the first connector, the controller being configured to control an imaging operation of the electronic cassette via these cables; and a patient platform having an electronic cassette-housing unit in which the electronic cassette can be installed and a connector holding unit in which the second connector can be fixedly fitted. Here, the first connector has a lock/unlock operation unit configured to detachably connect to the second connector.

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