Patient Positioning For Diagnostics TRIZ Cases

A monocoque patient-carrier frame supports a movable arm with an integrated generator-detector assembly.

Magnetic coupling decouples drive shafts during power loss to automatically release the breast compression plate and prevent belt misalignment.

Segmented base body components joined by bonding or welding resolve sand casting defects while maintaining rotational stability.

Augmented reality system guides patient breathing via real-time visual feedback during radiation therapy procedures.

Star network topology connects PET detector units to a reconstructing computer via a single bus protocol.

A tiltable mammography seat adjusts to an oblique angle, enabling reliable breast compression without skin folds or air inclusions.

A radiation detector uses an intermediate plate connected to a ground line to shield electrical noise and manage heat, preventing image non-uniformity.

Automated detection units align central and peripheral marking laser beams to target positions for precise patient positioning.

Illuminated transparent MRI gantries expand bore perception to reduce claustrophobia without compromising image quality.

A hybrid x-ray system merges keV and MeV sources to enhance image contrast.

Electromagnetic focal spot deflection generates magnified images to calculate object distance from the x-ray source.

Segmented imaging pallets resolve imaging quality versus device complexity trade-offs by minimizing artifacts through modality-specific geometry.

A sliding plate fixation device with a pivotally linked bite block enables precise head immobilization.

Integrating a movable face shield into the X-ray emitter head eliminates separate storage requirements and reduces material fatigue from frequent handling.

Relative vertical and horizontal movement between the bed and robot arm enables rapid, accurate targeting without complex drive systems or collision risks.

A mammography device integrates a fall prevention unit with a braking gear and swing mechanism to stabilize the compression paddle during operation.

A low-dose CBCT scan acquires patient morphology data to determine optimized x-ray imaging parameters.

A graphical positioning system projects anatomical overlays onto detector surfaces to guide patient alignment.

Microprocessor defines reference location information on patient images for automated table alignment with medical installations.

Visual interface displays breast and imaging components to determine image types automatically, reducing radiation exposure from positioning errors.

A radiography apparatus skips full image quality processing for confirmation images to accelerate generation.

A digital x-ray system acquires a complete pre-image using a partial radiation dose to determine exposure parameters before generating the final diagnostic image.

Segmented shield segments adjust dynamically along a rail to block scatter radiation, reducing patient exposure by 55-99% while preserving direct beam access.

Segmented PET detection blocks minimize electromagnetic interference during simultaneous acquisition, preserving signal sensitivity and diagnostic accuracy.

A sensor detects obstacles near an X-ray imager and triggers a drive unit to move the device away from the detected obstruction.

A transparent shield with chin and forehead supports stabilizes patient heads during extra-oral imaging.

A dual-layer semiconductor radiation detector platform detects beta and gamma rays from inside the human body.

A mammography compression paddle integrates a force sensor to measure tissue pressure, enabling intuitive manual control without costly foot switches.

Computing devices determine examination parameters using subject height data to position imaging targets accurately.