System and method of locating an X-ray imaging apparatus and corresponding X-ray imaging apparatus
US8992083B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/376
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for determining the position of an X-ray imaging apparatus mounted on an automatic mobile device is provided. The system comprises at least one mechanical link jointed to a reference point and to the X-ray imaging apparatus, and at least one measuring device configured to measure a variation of rotation angles of the at least one mechanical link relative to the reference point and to the X-ray imaging apparatus when moved.
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