Method and arrangement for positioning a patient in a...

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2003-07-18

2008-10-07

Mehta, Bhavesh (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

Applications

Biomedical applications

C378S004000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07433503

ABSTRACT:
In a method and a device for positioning a patient in a medical diagnosis device or therapy device, an image-recording device records an image of the patient, which is displayed on a screen, and an image processor aids the positioning of the patient. At least one body region is automatically detected by the image processor, and a scan area is automatically suggested on the screen that covers the body region.

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