X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Computerized tomography
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-11
2011-01-11
Kiknadze, Irakli (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Computerized tomography
C209S207000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07869562
ABSTRACT:
A patient positioning system for positioning a patient relative to radiographic equipment. The system includes: a 3D optical imaging system for optically scanning the patient, such 3D optical imaging system having a focal plane and providing, for each position on the object, data representative of the intensity of reflected energy received by the system from such position and data representative of distance from such position on the object to the focal plane; a table apparatus for supporting the patient and for moving the table relative to the radiographic equipment in response to positioning signals; and a processor responsive to data from the radiographic equipment and the data from the a 3D optical imaging system for producing the positioning signals. The system enables a method for displaying temporal changes in a patient positioned with a bore of radiographic equipment.
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Haras Gabriel
Käpplinger Stefan
Khamene Ali
Rietzel Eike
Kiknadze Irakli
Paschburg Donald B.
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
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