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US9782107B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2012
Grant dateOct 10, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/0037
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Aspects of the disclosure relate generally to aligning a patient with a target position of a magnetic resonance imaging system. For example, a computer may receive an input identifying a set of coordinates to be aligned with a target position of the magnetic resonance imaging system. The coordinates may correspond to a position of an anatomical feature of a patient within the magnetic resonance imaging system. The computer may also calculate a first travel distance and a second travel distance. Each of the first and second travel distances may be a distance along first and second axes, respectively, along which a patient handling system of the magnetic resonance imaging system is capable of moving. The computer may further reposition the patient handling system according to both the first travel distance and the second travel distance such that the anatomical feature is aligned with the target position.

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