Methods and systems in radiotherapy
US8964937B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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