Portable medical imaging system and method

Abstract

A portable medical imaging system and method are provided, wherein the system includes a movable table having a movable C-arm, an imaging signal transmitter attached to the movable C-arm, and an imaging sensor positioned generally opposite the imaging signal transmitter and attached to the movable C-arm. The imaging sensor is configured to rotate relative to a point approximately on a central axisof the movable C-arm independently of the imaging signal transmitter, thereby changing an angle of incidence of a signal emitted from the imaging signal transmitter to the imaging sensor and providing a field of view that is greater than a field of view of the imaging sensor in a single position.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application is a continuation-in-part of US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 180,126 filed on June 13, 2016, which is a continuation-in-part of US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 014,083 filed on February 3, 2016. These priority applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety for all purposes. technical field [0003] The present disclosure relates to medical imaging systems, and more particularly, to controlled motion of imaging systems or components thereof. Background technique [0004] Healthcare practice has shown that three-dimensional imaging, such as computed tomography (CT) imaging, is of great value as a diagnostic tool in radiology. These imaging systems typically contain fixed holes into which the patient can enter either head or foot. Other areas of care, including operating rooms, intensive care units, and emergency rooms, rely on 2D imaging (fluoroscopy, ultrasound, 2D moving ...

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This is especially important in the operating room or operating room, where the size and weight of the imaging equipment and the large number of personnel required make it difficult to precisely position the imaging equipment

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