Independently rotatable detector plate for medical imaging device
US9872659B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/4233
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A real-time fluoroscopic imaging system includes a collimator and a detector which are rotationally movable independent of the support assembly, e.g., c-arm, to which they are mounted. Rotational movement of the collimator and the detector are coordinated such that the orientation of the detector with respect to the collimator does not change. The collimator may include a geared flange member to facilitate rotation, and may be a single molded piece formed of a plastic such as tungsten polymer material. The system may also include a plurality of interchangeable collimators characterized by different shapes. A display is provided to present an image to an operator, and image orientation logic displays a target anatomy in a selected orientation regardless of orientation of the target anatomy relative to the detector, and regardless of rotation of the detector.
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