System and method to automatic assist positioning of subject in mobile image acquisition
US9259203B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/548
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of and system to perform image acquisition of a subject supported from a floor is provided. The system includes an imaging system and a table system having a tabletop in support of the subject from the floor. The table system also includes a mobile device having a drive to automatically transport the table system across the floor, identify a current position and to calculate a path relative to a reference to a pre-programmed target position for image acquisition.
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