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Methods and systems in radiotherapy

US8964937B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2013
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N5/103
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of operating a radiotherapy system, comprising: receiving a treatment plan to be carried out using the radiotherapy system; detecting if there is a fault in a component of the radiotherapy system; determining whether the component is needed for delivery of the treatment plan; and if the component is not needed for delivery of the treatment plan, allowing the radiotherapy system to execute the treatment plan.

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