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Mobile radiation imaging apparatus, method for controlling mobile radiation imaging apparatus, and storage medium

US9668707B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 2014
Grant dateJun 6, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W48/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A mobile radiation imaging apparatus includes: an irradiation unit that emits radiation; a moving unit that moves with the irradiation unit; an imaging unit that takes an image of an object irradiated with radiation and is able to transmit the image via the wireless communication or the wired communication; an obtaining unit that obtains information indicating in which area the moving unit is located among a wired communication area, a wirelessly communicable area, and a switching area for switching between the wireless communication and the wired communication; and a control unit that switches the communication with the imaging unit depending on the obtained information.

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