Imager based object positioner system and method
First Claim
1. A device to assist in the alignment of a visualized axis of an image field of an X-ray machine with an object, comprising:
- a frame comprising an annular rail that attaches to a portion of the X-ray machine such that the annular rail is adapted to encircle a transmitter or receiver of the X-ray machine and such that the frame conforms to the perimeter of the image field when the frame is attached to the X-ray machine;
a boom support arm attached to the frame and extending vertically from the frame;
a boom attached to the boom support arm such that a radiolucent portion of the boom extends into the image field at a right angle to the boom support arm and generally parallel to the annular rail of the X-ray machine when the device is attached to the X-ray machine; and
at least one radio-opaque marker positioned on the radiolucent portion of the boom such that the radio-opaque marker is in the image field when the device is attached to the X-ray machine.
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Abstract
An apparatus and a method for guiding the placement of an object to a desired location based on an image generated by an image intensifier where the apparatus includes a first coupling mechanism that is configured to be releasably attachable to one of the transmitter and receiver of the image intensifier and a second coupling mechanism that is coupled to the first coupling mechanism and includes an object holding mechanism, the object holding mechanism is configured to releasably hold the object and where at least a portion of the second coupling mechanism is visible in the image generated by the image intensifier when the apparatus is attached to the image intensifier.
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1. A device to assist in the alignment of a visualized axis of an image field of an X-ray machine with an object, comprising:
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a frame comprising an annular rail that attaches to a portion of the X-ray machine such that the annular rail is adapted to encircle a transmitter or receiver of the X-ray machine and such that the frame conforms to the perimeter of the image field when the frame is attached to the X-ray machine; a boom support arm attached to the frame and extending vertically from the frame; a boom attached to the boom support arm such that a radiolucent portion of the boom extends into the image field at a right angle to the boom support arm and generally parallel to the annular rail of the X-ray machine when the device is attached to the X-ray machine; and at least one radio-opaque marker positioned on the radiolucent portion of the boom such that the radio-opaque marker is in the image field when the device is attached to the X-ray machine. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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