PORTABLE DUAL-MODE DIGITAL X-RAY DETECTOR AND METHODS OF OPERATION OF SAME
First Claim
1. A portable dual-mode X-ray detector comprising:
- a switching mechanism for switching the detector between an integrated mode and a non-integrated mode;
a triggering mechanism for use in the non-integrated mode;
a communications interface for use in the integrated mode; and
at least one memory module for storing image data.
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Abstract
A portable dual-mode digital X-ray detector configured to operate in an integrated mode for use in direct digital radiography (DDR) and in non-integrated mode for use in computed radiography (CR). The portable dual-mode X-ray detector comprising a switching mechanism for switching the detector between an integrated mode and a non-integrated mode, a triggering mechanism for use in the non-integrated mode, a communications interface for use in the integrated mode, and at least one memory module for storing image data. The disclosure further includes the methods of operation of the portable dual-mode digital X-ray detector in the integrated mode for use in direct digital radiography (DDR) and in the non-integrated mode for use in computed radiography (CR).
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25 Claims
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1. A portable dual-mode X-ray detector comprising:
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a switching mechanism for switching the detector between an integrated mode and a non-integrated mode; a triggering mechanism for use in the non-integrated mode; a communications interface for use in the integrated mode; and at least one memory module for storing image data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A radiography system comprising:
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an X-ray source; a dual-mode portable X-ray detector capable of operating in an integrated mode and a non-integrated mode; and a system controller coupled to the X-ray source and the dual-mode portable X-ray detector for controlling operation of the X-ray source and the dual-mode portable X-ray detector; wherein the dual-mode portable X-ray detector is operating in the integrated-mode. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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18. A radiography system comprising:
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an X-ray source; a dual-mode portable X-ray detector capable of operating in an integrated mode and a non-integrated mode; and a system controller coupled to the X-ray source for controlling operation of the X-ray source; wherein the dual-mode portable X-ray detector is operating in the non-integrated-mode. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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21. A method of operation of a portable dual-mode X-ray detector in an integrated mode comprising:
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switching the portable dual-mode digital X-ray detector to an integrated mode; positioning a patient, the detector, and an X-ray source for an X-ray exposure; initiating the X-ray exposure; capturing image data in the detector; and transferring the captured image data to a workstation and/or a server for processing, viewing and/or archiving.
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22. A method of operation of a portable dual-mode X-ray detector in a non-integrated mode comprising:
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switching the portable dual-mode digital X-ray detector to a non-integrated mode; positioning a patient, the detector, and an X-ray source for an X-ray exposure; initiating the X-ray exposure; capturing image data in the detector; storing the captured image data in at least one memory module; reading the captured image data stored on the at least one memory module; and transferring the image data read from the at least one memory module to a workstation and/or a server for processing, viewing and/or archiving. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
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