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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 dateJul 13, 2012
Grant dateMar 31, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 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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