Radiographic imaging apparatus with distributed antenna system
US9198270B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/588
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A radiation imaging apparatus includes a console that houses control circuitry and a computer; a radiation source attached to a movable arm, the movable arm being attached orthogonally to a column disposed adjacent to the console; and a wireless communication system that can communicate with a wireless radiation detector. The wireless communication system includes a plurality of antennas each of which is disposed within a predetermined distance from each other; the computer controls the communications system and the radiation detector so that the antennas transmit control signals from the console to the radiation detector or receive image signals from the radiation detector, and the antennas are positioned either within console immediately below a housing thereof or around the column so as to face a usable patient area, the usable patient area being an area surrounding the console where the radiation detector is positioned during an imaging operation.
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