Adapting a scan motion in an x-ray imaging apparatus
US9451923B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/547
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to one embodiment, the x-ray apparatus comprises an x-ray source adapted to emit an x-ray beam, a detector adapted to receive the x-ray beam of the x-ray source, wherein the x-ray source is adapted to be moved in relation to a first portion of the x-ray apparatus, wherein the detector is adapted to be moved in relation to a first portion of the x-ray apparatus, the x-ray apparatus further comprising a control unit for controlling the movement of the x-ray source and detector, wherein the x-ray source and the detector are adapted to rotate in relation to a first portion of the x-ray apparatus, wherein further the x-ray beam is directed essentially towards the detector during the movement of the x-ray source and the detector.
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