Dual fluoroscopy systems and methods

Details Dual fluoroscopy systems and methods Dual fluoroscopy systems and methods

2008-01-29

2010-10-12

Song, Hoon (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Accessory

Testing or calibration

C378S205000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07810996

ABSTRACT:
A method for constructing a dual fluoroscopy system according to embodiments of the present invention includes providing a first c-arm and a second c-arm, each of which include an x-ray generator and an imaging device, synchronizing exposure timing of the two x-ray generators, decoupling the x-ray generators from the imaging devices and mounting them on a gantry system, aligning one x-ray generator with an imaging device and aligning the other x-ray generator with the other imaging device, and performing a calibration test to determine the dual fluoroscopy system configuration, and attaching a triggering and visualization device. An imaging system of the imaging device may be upgraded to permit faster data capture rates, according to embodiments of the present invention.

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