X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Computerized tomography
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-25
2009-11-17
Ho, Allen C. (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Computerized tomography
C378S108000, C378S109000, C378S110000, C378S111000, C378S112000, C378S115000, C378S116000, C378S117000, C600S407000, C600S425000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07620142
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a networked scanner environment wherein each scanner is communicatable with one or more databases configured to store data associated with previously executed imaging sessions. The one or more databases may be queried by a user to determine, based on a set of user inputs, an historical evaluation of the prior imaging sessions conducted in accordance with scan parameters similar to the scan parameters of an imminent imaging session. The present invention includes a global database that is accessible by a series of remotely located imaging systems as well as includes one or more databases particular to a specific treatment facility housing one or more imaging scanners. The present invention is also applicable with a stand-alone imaging system having a database local to that particular imaging system for storing and accessing data associated with imaging sessions conducted on that particular imaging system.
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General Electric Company
Ho Allen C.
Ziolkowski Patent Solutions Group, SC
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