Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090082661 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO AUTOMATICALLY ASSIST MOBILE IMAGE ACQUISITION - A system to generate a radiological image of a subject from multiple directions is provided. The system comprises a first drive to move the gantry and detector about a vertical axis, a second drive to move the gantry and detector about a horizontal axis, and a handle assembly coupled to the gantry in mobile support of the detector. The handle assembly includes a sensor operable to generate a signal representative of a direction of deflection of a header. The system also includes a controller having instructions generally representative of the steps that include translating the signal from the sensor in the direction of deflection of the header, generating a signal to instruct the first and second drives to move the gantry in the direction of deflection, and moving the gantry in the direction of deflection of the header via the first and second drives in accordance to the signal. | 03-26-2009 |
20100296632 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO AUTOMATICALLY ASSIST MOBILE IMAGE ACQUISITION - A system and method to perform image acquisition of a subject is provided. The system includes a mobile device to move an imaging system across a floor, and a brake system that restrains movement of the mobile device. A controller includes a memory having program instructions to instruct a processor to perform the steps of: instructing movement of the mobile device in support of the imaging system to a first position for image acquisition of the subject; receiving feedback that the mobile device is located at the first position; and applying a brake force to restrain movement of the mobile device. The step of applying the brake force includes generating a vacuum in restraint of movement of the mobile device with respect to the floor. | 11-25-2010 |
20100299015 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO AUTOMATIC ASSIST MOBILE IMAGE ACQUISITION - A system and method to perforin image acquisition of a subject is provided. The system includes a mobile device to move an imaging system across a floor, and a brake system that restrains movement of the mobile device. A controller includes a memory having program instructions to instruct a processor to perform the steps of: instructing movement of the mobile device in support of the imaging system to a first position for image acquisition of the subject; receiving feedback that the mobile device is located at the first position; and applying a brake force to restrain movement of the mobile device, wherein the step of applying the brake force includes generating an electromagnetic force from the mobile device in restraint of movement with respect to a plate attached at the floor. | 11-25-2010 |
20120016222 | MOVABLE IMAGING SYSTEM COMPRISING AN INTEGRATED DISPLAY - A medical imaging system is provided. The medical imaging system comprises a movable acquisition device, a processing unit and a display, wherein the display is fixed to the movable acquisition device. | 01-19-2012 |
20120106708 | X-RAY IMAGING DEVICE WITH A C-SHAPED ARM AND AN ANTI-COLLISION UNIT - The invention relates to a control process for a medical imaging device comprising an anti-collision unit, a source of X-rays, an image detector, a control unit for the source of X-rays and for the image detector. The process comprises determining at least one trajectory of the source of X-rays and of the image detector as a function of at least one previously fixed control parameter by means of the control unit, locating in space at least one object that may be on the at least one trajectory, and verifying that the at least one trajectory of the source of X-rays and the image detector will not risk a collision between the source of X-rays and the at least one object or the image detector and the at least one object. | 05-03-2012 |
20120201359 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO AUTOMATICALLY ASSIST MOBILE IMAGE ACQUISITION - A system and method to perform image acquisition of a subject is provided. The system includes a mobile device to move an imaging system across a floor, and a brake system that restrains movement of the mobile device. A controller includes a memory having program instructions to instruct a processor to perform the steps of: instructing movement of the mobile device in support of the imaging system to a first position for image acquisition of the subject; receiving feedback that the mobile device is located at the first position; and applying a brake force to restrain movement of the mobile device. The step of applying the brake force includes generating a vacuum in restraint of movement of the mobile device with respect to the floor. | 08-09-2012 |
20120321050 | DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING ELEMENTS FOR CONNECTING A MOBILE X-RAY MACHINE AND X-RAY MACHINE PROVIDED WITH SUCH A SUPPORTING DEVICE - A device for supporting elements connecting a mobile X-ray machine is provided. The device comprises a chain that can be deformed in a single plane configured to contain connection elements of a mobile X-ray machine. | 12-20-2012 |
20120328077 | MULTIPLANE MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM - A multiplane medical imaging system is provided. The multiplane medical imaging system comprises a first X-ray machine and a second X-ray machine, each X-ray machine comprising an X-ray tube and an X-ray detector, wherein the first and second X-ray machines each comprise respective mobile automatic devices on which the respective X-ray tubes and the respective X-ray detectors are mounted in order to control the movement of the first and second X-ray machines. | 12-27-2012 |
20130003939 | MOBILE BASE AND X-RAY MACHINE MOUNTED ON SUCH A MOBILE BASE - A mobile base designed to receive an X-ray machine is provided. An X-ray machine capable of being mounted on the mobile base is also provided. The X-ray machine of the invention is configured to move using a motor-driven system associated with a navigation system. The navigation system of the invention enables the X-ray machine to be moved automatically and with precision from one position to another within an examination, hybrid or operation room. The X-ray machine is also configured for the automatic positioning of the moving parts around the patient, while at the same time keeping the region to be subjected to radiography within an X-ray beam. | 01-03-2013 |