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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8184773 | Path planning and collision avoidance for movement of instruments in a radiation therapy environment Apparatus and methods for therapy delivery are disclosed. In one embodiment, a therapy delivery system includes a plurality of movable components including a radiation therapy nozzle and a patient pod for holding a patient, a patient registration module for determin... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8031838 | Diagnostic delivery service Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for (a) obtaining an indication relating to an emission module (which may be dangerous, e.g.) or its user (who may be untrained, e.g.) and for (b) configuring the module or causing an irradiation (for imaging, e.g... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7783009 | Redundant switch mechanism for safety-critical applications in medical systems Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which a safety switch arrangement is assembled to prevent false activation of a subsystem in a medical system. In some embodiments, the safety switching arrangement comprises at least a first and a second type of s... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7764767 | Device and method for adjusting a diagnostic unit A diagnosis device, in particular an x-ray device, includes a patient couch which is rotatably mounted on a carrier device as well as a diagnosis unit, which is likewise mounted on the carrier device and can be moved along a longitudinal direction in parallel to the... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7693263 | Method for the reconstruction of a body map A method and apparatus for reconstructing a body map of a patient that provide automatic control of speeds of moving parts of the apparatus, regulation of an x-ray dose, and computation of time of exposure to the x-ray dose. ... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7643613 | Radiation imaging apparatus and method of controlling the same In a radiation imaging apparatus having a radiation generator, an imaging unit including a detecting unit for detecting radiation to generate a radiation imagedata, a carriage for carrying the radiation generator, and an operating unit for providing an interface to ... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7602882 | C-arm x-ray apparatus with control optimized for degrees of freedom and method The invention relates to an x-ray C-arm apparatus comprising an x-ray C-arm and a control facility that moves the x-ray C-arm in at least one rotational and/or translational degree of freedom depending on a control signal received. The x-ray C-arm apparatus features... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7564949 | Angiography device and associated recording method with a mechanism for collision avoidance The present invention involves an angiography device for examining vessels of patients having an x-ray emitter and an associated detector, having an image processing unit, an image display unit, a control unit, a collision computer and sensors. The sensors, which ar... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7492866 | Collision detecting device and method The present invention relates to a collision detecting device for a radiation treatment apparatus, comprising a radiation unit having an internal space, for directing radiation beams towards a radiological focus in the internal space for treatment of a target in a p... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7480366 | Optimizing the quantity of X-rays received by a patient in a dental X-ray image acquisition system This system for dental X-ray image acquisition comprises an X-ray generator and a control module for controlling an intra-oral sensor. The module includes means for sending a command to the generator in application of at least one predetermined criterion for prevent... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7428296 | Medical imaging system with a part which can be moved about a patient and a collision protection method The invention relates to a medical imaging system as well as a collision protection method for such a system. In this system the movement of a moveable part, e.g. a C-arm, is stopped or slowed down, if the part enters an individual protective zone enclosing the pati... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7416334 | Apparatus for controlling radiation in a radiation generator An apparatus for controlling the transmission of electromagnetic radiation generated in a radiation generator is provided. The apparatus includes a printed circuit board having a substrate layer and at least one medium layer bound to the substrate layer. The printed... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7406155 | X-ray device X-ray device with at least one switch for triggering a signal and at least one receiver for the signal are provided. The receiver may be arranged remote from the switch. The switch (6) includes an energy converter for converting the mechanical energy expended... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7379533 | Collision resolution in x-ray imaging systems A method and system for detecting a collision state between various elements of an x-ray imaging apparatus and/or a patient when they occur and resolving the collision state by reversing the movement of the x-ray imaging apparatus along the same path traveled which ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7364358 | System and method for X-ray system status indication A status indication device configured for use in an x-ray system is disclosed. The device includes an audio receiver, a processor, a tone generator, and an adjustment mechanism. The audio receiver is configured and disposed to collect audio information surrounding t... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7360948 | Image capture device and methods A novel image capture device, system and method are disclosed for use in capturing dental images. One or more devices are integrated within one or more components of the system. Examples of such devices include a radio frequency transmitter, a wireless receiver, a c... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7354196 | Device for recording projection images An x-ray device for recording projection images of a patient features a C-arm on the ends of which an x-ray source and an x-ray detector are accommodated. The x-ray detector is accommodated on the C-arm so that translation movements can be executed with the x-ray de... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7356121 | System and method for supplying power to x-ray imaging systems Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a method for providing power to an x-ray imaging system including: sensing an electrical signal from a second power source; and routing the electrical signal from the second power source through at least one switc... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7342999 | Method and apparatus for generation of a digital x-ray image of an examination subject In a method and apparatus for generation of a digital x-ray image of an examination subject with an x-ray tube and a digital x-ray detector, a preliminary total dose required for correct exposure is determined using prior knowledge and a complete pre-image of the ex... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7324843 | Medical imaging device for use in a safety critical environment The invention relates to a medical imaging device which includes a central control unit and a number of peripheral devices connected to the central control unit, one or more of the peripheral devices being provided with separate emergency control means which are arr... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7324628 | Method of testing a medical imaging device A method of testing a portable x-ray device includes sensing an environmental stimulus experienced by the portable x-ray device, transmitting a signal related to the environmental stimulus to a processing unit, determining whether the signal meets an alert threshold... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7319738 | Delivering X-ray systems to pipe installations A mobile radiographic device for use in inspecting pipelines and the like, comprising an articulating aerial boom coupled to a mobile carriage vehicle. A pivot mount is rotatably coupled to the distal end of the aerial boom. A platform having a sliding rail is opera... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7309159 | Radiation imaging apparatus and method of controlling the same In a radiation imaging apparatus having a radiation generator, an imaging unit including a detecting unit for detecting radiation to generate a radiation image data, a carriage for carrying the radiation generator, and an operating unit for providing an interface to... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7302041 | Method for estimating the remaining life span of an X-ray radiator In a method for estimating the remaining life span of an X-ray radiator that has been installed in an X-ray apparatus and is operational, under specified test conditions and at time intervals, a measurement value that is indicative for the remaining life span of the... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7302040 | Device for medical provision An x-ray arm of an x-ray system is controlled with the aid of a joystick. If there is a threat of a collision between the x-ray arm and an obstacle, for example a patient bed, a force is exerted on the guide element which generates a warning signal perceptible in a ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7290930 | Method for monitoring an x-ray apparatus and x-ray apparatus The invention relates to a method for monitoring an x-ray apparatus. To prevent the application of a harmful x-ray dose, it is proposed in accordance with the invention to compare a distance value indicating a distance between an x-ray source and a surface of a pati... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7292675 | Automatic protocol assistance methods and apparatus A method of providing an automatic protocol assistance includes determining a number of exposures for a scan of an object, acquiring a low dose AEC exposure of the object or acquiring at least one of a PA and an AP view, calculating an initial technique, and automat... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7283615 | On-demand multiple step fluoroscope control assembly A fluoroscope includes an x-ray generator, an x-ray tube for focusing the x-rays onto an area of a patient being imaged, and a fluoroscope monitor with a display screen for viewing the image captured by the fluoroscope. An on-demand multiple step fluoroscope control... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7280633 | Path planning and collision avoidance for movement of instruments in a radiation therapy environment A patient positioning system for use with a radiation therapy system that monitors the location of fixed and movable components and pre-plans movement of the movable components so as to inhibit movement if a collision would be indicated. The positioning system can a... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7280635 | Processes and apparatus for managing low kVp selection and dose reduction and providing increased contrast enhancement in non-destructive imaging Systems, processes and apparatus are described through which non-destructive imaging is achieved, with equivalent or increased contrast, in comparison to conventional approaches, and that facilitate reduced dosage of X-rays delivered to the object or patient being i... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7263168 | X-ray imaging apparatus, collision detecting device, and damper A collision detecting device includes a damper which is a hollow member with a fluid sealed into the interior thereof, and is formed, on its side abutted against an object to which it is to be mounted, in a concave shape conforming to the shape of a corner of the ob... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7239685 | System and method for reducing power consumption in digital radiography detectors Systems and methods are provided for managing power consumption of a medical imaging detector by the use of triggering signals, environmental condition data, and/or determination of a variable time interval triggering event that is unique for each power consumption ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7233641 | Method and control device for controlling the temperature of a detector system inside a computed tomography unit A method and a control device are for controlling the temperature of a detector system inside a computed tomography unit. The CT unit includes a rotatable gantry with a gantry housing in which both an X-ray tube and the detector system are located. The detector syst... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7231015 | Device for radiation therapy Device, related to the means for radiation therapy of malignant and benign neoplasms and certain other diseases, comprise hollow probe 5, source 1 of neutral particle radiation in the form of X-ray or gamma quanta or neutrons, and means of shaping the ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7218704 | X-ray backscatter mobile inspection van An inspection system based upon an enclosed conveyance such as a van, capable of road travel, for inspecting persons or objects. The conveyance is characterized by an enclosing body, or skin. A source of penetrating radiation and a spatial modulator for forming the ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7215739 | Active dose reduction device and method An active dose radiation device and method decreases the amount of x-rays which may be generated by an x-ray tube following termination of the x-ray exposure. One component of the x-ray system is connected to the device which has a plurality of electronic cells that... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7197112 | Method of positioning a mobile X-ray detector unit of an X-ray system, X-ray system and mobile X-ray detector unit Method of positioning a mobile X-ray detector unit of an X-ray system, X-ray system and mobile X-ray detector unit. method is described for positioning a mobile X-ray detector unit (25, 26) of an X-ray system (1). The X-ray system (1) dep... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7193219 | Intraoral image sensor An intraoral sensor includes a radiation sensitive sensor array, an event detection circuit, and a transmitter. The radiation sensitive sensor array includes a scintillator which converts x-rays into visible light radiation, and a plurality of pixels sensitive to vi... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7184519 | Compact bumper system for imaging device A medical imaging system including an imaging device and a patient positioning area in close proximity to the imaging device. A protective bumper is attached to, and conforms to a shape of the imaging device. The system may also include a detection system that has a... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175345 | Dental x-ray apparatus A dental x-ray apparatus (10) includes a tube head (11) formed from a cast zinc material. Structural components of tube head (11) include such component (20) formed from a plastic material impregnated with a high molecular weight substanc... | 02/13/2007 |
