Method and apparatus for synchronizing operation of an x-ray...

Details Method and apparatus for synchronizing operation of an x-ray... Method and apparatus for synchronizing operation of an x-ray...

2007-06-26

2007-06-26

Glick, Edward J. (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Electronic circuit

With switching means

C378S115000, C600S407000, C600S424000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11088304

ABSTRACT:
An x-ray apparatus has a flat panel x-ray detector, the operation of which is susceptible to interference by strong magnetic fields. In order to allow the x-ray system to be operated concurrently with a magnetic system, such as a magnetic tracking system or a magnetic localization system, that emits a magnetic field of sufficient field strength to interfere with the operation of the flat panel x-ray detector, a control unit is provided that operates both the flat panel x-ray detector and the magnetic system. The control unit synchronizes operation of the magnetic system with the operation of the flat panel x-ray detector so that the magnetic system emits the magnetic field only at times that do not interfere with the operation of the flat panel x-ray detector.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4953554 (1990-09-01), Zerhouni et al.
patent: 5807254 (1998-09-01), Meulenbrugge et al.
patent: 6031888 (2000-02-01), Ivan et al.
patent: 6263225 (2001-07-01), Howard, III
patent: 6330303 (2001-12-01), Yamane et al.
patent: 6510202 (2003-01-01), Tamura et al.
patent: 6973162 (2005-12-01), Block et al.
patent: 2005/0245817 (2005-11-01), Clayton et al.
patent: 2005/0256398 (2005-11-01), Hastings et al.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Method and apparatus for synchronizing operation of an x-ray... does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Method and apparatus for synchronizing operation of an x-ray..., we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Method and apparatus for synchronizing operation of an x-ray... will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3885900