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Method for the selection of a new detector module for X-ray computer tomography
Assignee: Siemens Healthcare GmbH
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Filing: 2002-08-02
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Granted: 2005-08-23
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Expires: 2022-08-02
Abstract
Abstract A method is for selection of a new detector module as replacement for a detector module built in to a detector of an X-ray computer tomograph. The method includes production of the detector module, using component with an unique electronically-stored code and generation of a data set containing the essential parameters of each detector module with reference to the code of each detector module. The method further includes storage of the data set and the codes in an electronic databank and electronic reading of the code of the detector module for exchange and comparison of the relevant stored data set with the data sets for new detector modules. Finally, the method includes selection of a new detector module according to set selection criteria.
Inventors
- 👤 Helmut Winkelmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 06:47
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01T; G01T7/00; A; A61; A61B; A61B6/00; A61B6/44; A61B6/4411; A61B6/58; A61B6/581; A61B6/02; A61B6/025; A61B6/03; A61B6/032; A61B6/4494
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A method for selecting a new detector module as a replacement for a detector module installed in a detector in an X-ray computer tomograph, comprising: a) manufacturing the detector modules using a component which contains a unique electronically stored identifier; b) creating a data record, containing the fundamental characteristics of each of the detector modules, with reference to the identifier of the respective detector module; c) storing the data records and the identifiers in an electronic database; d) reading the identifier, of the detector module to be replaced, out electronically and comparing the correspondingly stored data record with the data records of new detector modules; and e) selecting a new detector module according to prescribed selection criteria.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
117 words
A method for selecting a new detector module as a replacement for a detector module installed in a detector in an X-ray computer tomograph, comprising: a) manufacturing the detector modules using a component which contains a unique electronically stored identifier; b) creating a data record, containing the fundamental characteristics of each of the detector modules, with reference to the identifier of the respective detector module; c) storing the data records and the identifiers in an electronic database; d) reading the identifier, of the detector module to be replaced, out electronically and comparing the correspondingly stored data record with the data records of new detector modules; and e) selecting a new detector module according to prescribed selection criteria.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the data record is used to store information about all the fundamental processing steps in the detector module.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the data record is used to store the fundamental characteristics of a detector array in the detector module.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the data record is used to store a value which indicates the association with one of a plurality of prescribed quality classes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the component generates a time signal, and a signal containing the identifier is generated after a prescribed period of time has elapsed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the signal is transmitted to a central maintenance device by means of remote data transmission and is displayed there.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the data record is used to store the fundamental characteristics of a detector array in the detector module.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the data record is used to store a value which indicates the association with one of a plurality of prescribed quality classes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the component generates a time signal, and a signal containing the identifier is generated after a prescribed period of time has elapsed.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the signal is transmitted to a central maintenance device by means of remote data transmission and is displayed there.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the data record is used to store a value which indicates the association with one of a plurality of prescribed quality classes.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the component generates a time signal, and a signal containing the identifier is generated after a prescribed period of time has elapsed.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the signal is transmitted to a central maintenance device by means of remote data transmission and is displayed there.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the component generates a time signal, and a signal containing the identifier is generated after a prescribed period of time has elapsed.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the signal is transmitted to a central maintenance device by means of remote data transmission and is displayed there.
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