Controlling access to radiotherapy systems
US9358405B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1089
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for identifying users and controlling access to a radiotherapy apparatus, comprising: a portable identification device, comprising a memory for storing identification information corresponding to a user of the device and an antenna; and a control mechanism for a radiotherapy apparatus, comprising: a wireless transceiver for communicating with the portable identification device and identifying the user of the portable identification device; and a display for displaying a user interface and receiving inputs for controlling the radiotherapy apparatus on the basis of the identified user when the portable identification device is placed on the display.
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