Modality with multicomputer system and powering sequence therefor
US9456799B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/26
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An imaging modality includes a first computer, a second computer, a computer select circuit connected to a manually operable switch and configured to allow an operator to select whether to operate the first computer or the second computer by manually operating the manually operable switch, a single power supply unit configured to supply operating power to the first computer and the second computer; and a power control circuit connected to a power input of the first computer and connected to a power input of the second computer. The power control circuit outputs a trigger signal to activate or deactivate flow of power supply to the second computer in response to first computer receiving a turn ON or turn OFF input.
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