Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) apparatus and control method thereof
US9250304B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/0046
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) apparatus and control method for comparing a sound generated from the bore of the MRI apparatus to a pulse sequence sound to adjust the output level of a sound output unit located in an operating room and thus permit a patient to be heard by an operator when an emergency situation or other information is expressed by the patient. The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) apparatus includes: a sound input unit; a sound output unit configured to output a sound acquired by the sound input unit; and a controller configured to compare the acquired sound to a sound of a pulse sequence stored in advance, and to increase the output level of the sound output unit if the acquired sound is not identical to the sound of the pulse sequence.
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